Things You'll Need:
- Candleholders
- Clean Rag Or Cloth
- Freezers
- Plastic Tubs
- Votive Candleholders
- Warm Water
- Mild Soap
- Mild Soap
- Goo Gone
- Butter Knives
- Spoons
- Spoons
- thin, soft cloth
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Step 1
Add 1/8 inch of water to the bottom of a votive candleholder before you insert the candle. This will make wax removal easier later on.
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Step 2
Place washable candleholders and votives in a plastic tub of warm water to soak. The wax will loosen and can be easily removed. Stubborn pieces of wax can be pried away from the candleholder surface with a spoon or butter knife.
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Step 3
Place nonwashable candleholders in the freezer. This will cause the candle wax to become very brittle and easy to remove. Excess wax can be scraped off with a butter knife or spoon.
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Step 4
Use a commercial product, such as Goo Gone, to remove the excess candle wax. Apply the liquid to the wax with a clean cloth and allow to sit for a minute or two. Scrape off wax with a spoon or butter knife. Clean area with water and mild soap.
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Step 5
Cover the spoon or knife in a thin, soft cloth before you use either to scrape off wax. This will protect delicate finishes from being scratched.















Comments
ScrapDiva said
on 5/23/2009 Excellent suggestions! Just what I needed! Thank You!
BettySuePark34 said
on 10/24/2008 jesterkaren, I have done that also and you are right it ALWAYS works! If i'm feeling a bit lazy though, sometimes I put the candle holder right into the freezer for about ten minutes and the wax just pops right off. Thats a good way to get melted wax tarts out of your tart burner basin when you're ready for a new scent.
jesterkaren said
on 5/7/2008 just immerse in ICE cold water, wait a few hours... and the wax will come right out. no heat! this works every time.
jesterkaren said
on 5/7/2008 just immerse in ICE cold water, wait a few hours... and the wax will come right out. no heat! this works every time.
mrsfixit said
on 12/10/2006 I removed candle wax from votives in 3 simple steps. 1-fill oval cassarole dish half full of water and zap in microwave for about 3 min. 2-Place votive in dish allowing just a little water inside the votive and zap again 1 min. 3-Carefully remove votive (may be hot) and gently push one side of wax and the whole piece will just pop right out...you may need to wash any residue wish soap and hot water.