How to Remove Wax From a Candleholder

Candle wax can easily be removed from a candleholder with one or all of the following methods.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tips & Warnings

• Do not soak candleholders in your sink. Wax can clog your drains.

[ScrapDiva]

on 5/23/2009 Excellent suggestions! Just what I needed! Thank You!

[BettySuePark34]

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]

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]

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]

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.