How to Remove Wax From a Votive Cup

A votive cup is used to hold small candles.

When try to clean out your votive cups, you may notice it's not an easy task. Once a candle has been lit inside of a votive, the melted wax is hard to remove. It's not a good idea to scrape it out, since the scraping tool could damage the votive. Instead, use a method that will heat the wax, so it is easy to clean out.

Things You'll Need

• Kettle
• Water
• Votive cup
• Pot or pan
• Spoon
• Cloth

Instructions

1. Pour water into a kettle, and place it on the stove.

2. Turn on the stove, and wait for the water to heat up.

3. Pour an inch of water into a pot or pan.

4. Set the votive cup into the water, and wait a few minutes.

5. Take the votive out of the water.

6. Cover the head of a spoon with a cloth, and pry the slightly melted wax out of the votive with the covered spoon.

References

• The Happy Slob's Guide to Housecleaning: Remove Old Wax from Votive Holders (Candleholders)