How to Remove Candle Wax From Glass & Wood

Candles can leave behind dried wax that is hard to remove.

Candles can easily light and scent a room, but they can also leave behind a waxy mess. When wax ends up on glass and wood, it can be hard to clean wax off without leaving behind a waxy residue. By taking the time to carry out a few steps, you can remove wax and keep your wood and glass items pristine.

Things You'll Need

• Ice cubes
• Sealable plastic bag
• Dull knife
• Cloth
• Liquid soap

Instructions

1. Drop a few ice cubes into a sealable plastic bag.

2. Place the bag of ice on top of the candle wax.

3. Wait a few minutes for the wax to chill. Wax is easier to remove when it is cold.

4. Wrap a cloth around the tip of a dull knife.

5. Slide the wrapped blade underneath the wax. It should scrape off easily.

6. Take the cloth off the knife, dampen the cloth with water, and place a dime-size drop of soap onto the cloth.

7. Clean off the waxy residue with soap and water.

8. Wash off the soap with water once all of the wax is removed.

References

• Shamrock Candles: How to Remove Candle Wax from Wood