Did you know that you can clean out the leftover wax from a candle holder when the candle is done to save the container? I didn’t until recently so I tried it out on a recently finished candle and wanted to share the technique!
Cleaning Out Candle Containers
What you’ll need:
- Finished candle holder
- Boiling water
- Paper towels
Step one: Take out your spent candle. Mine was one of those delicious smelling Swedish Dream sea salt candles that I had finally burned all the way through.
Boil some water on the stove. When the water is boiling, pour it into the candle container, but not all the way to the top. Wait 15 minutes while the wax softens and starts to rise to the top.
After 15 minutes, remove the wax residue (and any wick holders) with your hand. Then fill the container with warm water and let it sit for 5 minutes.
Finally pour the water out and wipe the container clean with a paper towel — that’s it!
Sorry for the kinda poor pictures… This isn’t great for photos, but seemed like a fun trick to share. I cringe when I think about all the cool containers I’ve thrown out, but now I won’t have to!
SUCH a great tip! They’re so cute for little flowers too 🙂
Ah perfect idea!
Who knew this was so easy?! I have a few almost-gone candles that I’d love to do this with!
What an easy method!
I know- they were soaking while I ate dinner one night!
great tip!! xo jillian – cornflake dreams
great tip!!!
I’m with you — I can’t believe how many of these containers I’ve thrown out before now. Totally going to do this with the next candle I blow through! ( Get it eh eh? Candle pun)
Puns FTW! But for real, I’m embarrassed at how many I’ve trashed?
This is a really helpful post, definitely trying this technique when I finish my next candle.
Thanks! I had no idea you could clean them out this this weekend so had to share the good news haha
I usually put them in my freezer…the wax pops right out. These make great pencil cups!