How to deal with melted candle wax in a candle holder

Candles and candlelight add warmth to any home. But cleaning up the mess left behind after their use can be a bit frustrating. Knowing a trick or two in order to deal with messy melted wax is the key. The following works especially well with votive and other glass candle holders.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• candle
• glass or other candle holder
• water

1. Before you light a candle remove it from the holder and add a couple or more drops of water to the holder. Replace candle. Any melted wax left behind after burning the candle should not stick.
2. If some wax does stick, simply place the candle holder in the freezer and allow the wax to freeze.
3. The wax should be easy to loosen and remove from the holder. Remove any remaining bits of wax with a gentle scrubbing.

Tips & Warnings

• The freezer method works well with most materials.
• Allow candleholder to cool completely before handling or placing in the freezer
• Avoid using water in a wooden candleholder.