How to Get Candle Wax Off Glass

Use heat to remove candle wax from glass.

Candles help to set a warm inviting tone to any room, but it can be a major bummer when the wax starts to coat your votive holders -- or even worse, when the wax drips onto your glass table. When you know how to get wax off glass, you can use candles without worrying about the cleanup later.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Pie tin
• Aluminum foil
• Pot holder
• Paper towels

1. Heat your oven on its lowest setting.

2. Line the pie pan with aluminum foil to collect the melted wax for easy disposal.

3. Place the votive holders upside down on the pie pan.

4. Put the pie pan and candle holder into the oven together. The heat will melt the wax and it will run into the pie tin.

5. Take it out when the wax is melted and use a paper towel to wipe any remaining wax off easily. It's hot, so make sure that you are using a pot holder or another type of barrier that will keep you from burning your hands.

6. Pour a little bit of boiling water on the wax if it is on a glass tabletop. It should melt the wax and you can wipe it up with paper towels.

Tips & Warnings

• Freezing it can work just as well. Put the votive holder in the freezer for a few minutes and the wax will easily pop out. On a table, rub ice over it and scrape it off.

• Wax burns at high temperatures, so make sure that you keep your oven on the lowest setting.

References

• Cajun's Candles: How to Clean Up Candle Wax
• Queen of DIY: Cleaning Candle Molds and Tools