How to Get Candle Wax Out of Votive Holders
Leftover wax in a votive candleholder will make using the holder again difficult. Wax in the bottom will make a new candle sit crooked, and may cause wax to drip when the candle is burning. New votive holders can be bought inexpensively, but it is much easier to clean the ones you already have. Once the wax is removed, the holder will look as good as a new one. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Cold Method
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Place the votive holder in a freezer. Leave it in place for at least an hour.
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Remove the votive holder from the freezer. Turn it upside down, and hit the bottom hard with the palm of your hand several times. If the wax does not pop out, use a spoon or butter knife to pry around the edges until it comes loose.
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Wash the votive holder in warm, soapy water, and dry it with a soft cloth.
Hot Method
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Pour an inch of boiling water into a flat container. The container needs to be large enough to hold all of the votive holders you are cleaning.
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Place the holders into the water. Leave them there for several minutes.
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Pry around the edges of the wax with a spoon or butter knife until the wax is loose enough to pull out.
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Clean the holders with hot, soapy water, and dry them.
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