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How to Remove Wax From a Candleholder
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Candle wax can easily be removed from a candleholder with one or all of the following methods.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 If you like to keep some of those nice jars that candles come in (there good for Q-Tips and cotton balls), try this; I saw my husband's grandmother do this a few years ago.
If the jar, candlestick or container can withstand boiling water, simply boil water, pour into jar, and watch the magic begin! The wax will melt and simply rise to the top. Let the wax cool slightly. You don't want it to get hard but you don't want it too soft either. Sometimes it may take 2 applications of boiling water. Also, the wax that you remove can then be used to put in those electric candle burners! Saves on candles and you can mix the scented candles and create your own.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Before placing a wax tart [or wax melt] in a potpourri container, rub the container with Vaseline. After its use, the wax pops out easily!