![]() Hopefully IY"H you are able to start that new lighting period and perhaps you won't be placing that menorah in the window, but you will place that flickering flame inside your neshama, heart and soul with inspiration throughout the coming cold and dark months ahead. It symbolizes Hatavas haneiros, cleaning out the candles and beginning anew. That is why the month of Teves comes after the month of Kislev. But in case for whatever reason it is, you did not have a meaningful Chanukah and you were not inspired, you have the opportunity to do it all over again. Hopefully Chanukah gave us a light and inspiration that will enable us to approach the last few months of winter and illuminate that darkness. That is really in essence what we need to do now that Chanukah is over. What did he do? He would light them again. The Kohen would clean out the neiros, the wicks that were no longer ignited. While Teves seems to be a dark spiritual month, Teves is related to the word "Hatavas haneiros". Repeat until the stain is gone.It is important to realize that even if someone might not have felt that special spark, that inspiration this Chanukah, It is not over yet. Treat the stain, and let sit for about an hour. Mix a solution of two parts hydrogen peroxide to one part dish soap. If the offending stain is still there after washing, it’s time to break out the big guns. Then throw it in the laundry on a cool cycle. After you finish reciting the blessings, pick the shamash candle up with your dominant hand. Once you’ve scraped off the chocolate, pre-treat the stain with dish soap or laundry detergent, and let sit for about ten minutes. When you notice a stain, use a credit card, butter knife, or any flat edge to scrape off as much chocolate as possible. So let’s talk about how to remove chocolate stains when they happen. Inevitably, chocolate plus children equals stains. And let’s not get me started on how much the kids end up eating. I think I can safely say that adults and kids alike look forward to Hanukkah gelt! I know I often make it through a whole bag just preparing for Hanukkah dinner. ![]() This makes the wax brittle and easier to scrape off. Put a bag of ice on top of the wax mess and let sit until the wax is frozen. If you have a big mess, or you’re worried it will be difficult to scrape off, use the freeze and scrape method. Trust me I’ve spent about half an hour using an old credit card to gently scrape off every single speck of wax from a wooden dining table before. Be patient and gentle, so you don’t cause damage. Never use metal because it can permanently scratch your wood. Then, use a plastic surface like a credit card or plastic utensil to scrape the wax off. Wait for the wax to cool before you begin to clean up. But soft wax will make an even bigger mess and get spread all over your table. And your kids will definitely want to join in on this fun. It can be tempting to start wiping wax off as soon as you notice it. This shouldn’t be too difficult to address. So if you’re dealing with hardened wax on your wooden table, don’t worry. Wax mess happens on Hanukkah, on and off your menorah. This works for some other materials as well, but be sure to do your research before using non-stick spray on any precious metal. Apply a small amount of non-stick spray after you have cleaned and dried your menorah. If you have a glass menorah, a great hack for managing wax build-up is a tiny bit of non-stick spray. Silver is very easy to damage and scrape. If you’re working with a silver menorah, only use soft cloths like a microfiber cloth. Do this after you remove the wax, of course. Be careful not to scrape your menorah with a knife or other metal tool, as this could scratch it permanently.įor brass menorahs (unpainted), use metal polish to get it looking it’s very best. Luckily for all of us, wax melts, so it should loosen and come off easily after a hot soak. Luckily, wax on a menorah is easy to manage.įill your sink with very hot water and soap, and let your menorah soak for at least fifteen minutes. Did you pull out your menorah and realize you threw it in the cupboard last year without getting any of the wax build-up off?! I know I did.
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