It's not hard to imagine a scenario in which candle wax gets tipped out of a candle's container and into a sink drain or toilet. Unfortunately, for some of us it's easier than for others.

Nothing brings kitchen activity to a halt like a clogged sink drain ... and solidify like candle wax as it cools. Enough of it will completely choke off the drain,” he says.

My bathroom sink drains very slowly ... How can we seal our plastic-laminate counter to help prevent staining? A. Wax the counter with a thin coat of high-quality furniture or automotive wax.