How to Remove Wax from Glass Votives?

Candles add ambiance to any dinner, however there is nothing more frustrating then trying to remove wax out of your votives at the end of the night.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• A metal spoon- use an old spoon that you don't care about
• Paper towels

1. Remove any candel left in the votive

2. Boil water in a tea kettle. Let the water sit for 5 to 10 mintues so the water is not boiling hot.

3. 
    

   Place the spoon in the votive and slowly begin pouring the water onto the ladel of the spoon. Don't touch the spoon as it will get very hot.

4. Fill the votive 3/4 to the top

5. The wax will float to the top

6. Take a paper towel and dip into the water. Skim the top to gather all the floating wax

7. Take out spoon using a hot pad and discard water.

Tips & Warnings

• Place a dishtowel in the sink and then clean votives in the sink.
• Before putting votives in the glass next time, place a small amount of water in the bottom of the votive and the candle will pop right out.
• It is very important you pour the water onto the spoon. The spoon actually conducts the heat so the glass doesn't break.

[malteseheart]

on 12/7/2008 There is a much easier way. First, remove all of the gunky wax with a spoon or butter knife. Then, put a layer of paper towels in your kitchen sink to absorb the wax so that it doesn't go down the drain. Run your hot water as hot as it will get (or as hot as you can stand). Take a long handled, soft bristle brush (or old tootbrush) and carefully rotate the votive under the hot water and gently scrub around the edges. Your votives will be crystal clear.

[janette4]

on 4/19/2008 Or you can place the votives in the freezer for about an hour. I sometimes score the wax and it pops right out. To clean the wax residue off the votive holders use hand sanitizer. This works great. The glass will just sparkle when you are finished.