How to Remove Old Candle Wax from a Glass Candleholder
Removing candle wax from your candleholder is easy to do and only takes a couple of steps.
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You Will Need
- Water
- Dish soap
- A butter knife or spoon
- A baking sheet
- A freezer
- Dishwasher
Steps
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Step 1
Add water
Add ½ inch of water to a votive candleholder before inserting the candle. When the candle burns down, the wax will pop out easily.
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Step 2
Soak in hot water
Soak glass candle holders in hot, soapy water for a few minutes. This will soften the wax so that you can scrape it out with a butter knife or a spoon.
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Cover the knife or spoon with a cloth so you don't scratch the finish on your candleholder.
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Step 3
Freeze
Place your candleholder on a baking sheet and leave it in the freezer overnight.
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Step 4
Take out of the freezer and remove wax
Take the candleholder out of the freezer and gently tap the glass with your fingers until the wax loosens enough to remove.
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Step 5
Wash
Wash the candleholder in hot, soapy water or run it through the dishwasher if it is dishwasher-safe.
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Don't expose the glass to heat after it comes out of the freezer. The glass will break. Allow it to warm to room temperature.
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Step 6
Enjoy
Enjoy your candleholder, which will look brand new the next time you use it.
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Did you know? Madame Tussaud established her wax museum in London in 1935 at "The Baker Street Bazaar."
