How To Get Wax Out Of A Candle Jar: 5 Clever Tricks

by John Griffith Jan 31, 2023 @ 08:17

We love a good candle. It brings a cozy feeling to the room and makes the space smell amazing. However, if you tend to burn through your candles quickly, constantly throwing away glass jars with a little bit of wax is quite wasteful. Plus you can use all of those different glass containers in your daily life. Some candle jars are great for storage, some can be upcycled, some can work as cups, you can even make a whole new candle in one of them, or you can recycle them. But before you can use them to your heart’s desire, you first need to get rid of the wax inside. That’s why today we are going to show you how to get wax out of a candle jar with just a few household items and a couple of different methods.

Constantly throwing away glass jars with a little bit of wax is quite wasteful

You can use all of those different glass containers in your daily life

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How To Get Wax Out Of A Candle Jar
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How To Get Wax Out Of A Candle Jar

Getting wax out of its jar is pretty simple. You just need to know the right methods. Even if it’s seem you’re left with a waxy mess and that it’s impossible to rid yourself of the greasy texture, we are here to help. It is possible to turn that wax-clad container into a beautiful vase, a place for your trinkets, a water glass, and so on. You don’t need any special equipment, just some time and patients. So, let’s see how you can remove the wax easily. After the wax is removed, all you need to is wash the container with some soapy water.

Getting wax out of its jar is pretty simple

#Boiling Water

This method works best if the candle has a wide mouth. First prop your candle on a surface that can handle heat. Then, just add boiling water into the candle, making sure to leave an inch of space at the top, and then let it rest. You will start to see the wax start rising to the top, like a lava lamp, at a slow pace. Then finish off by straining the water and removing the wax separately. Just make sure you are not pouring any wax down your drain.

This method works best if the candle has a wide mouth

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#Freeze It

One of the easiest and cleanest methods when it comes to removing wax from a candle jar. However, this method works best if there is not too much wax left (around 1.5 inches) and you have a big enough freezer. Once you place the candle in the freezer, the wax will shrink when it becomes frozen, which means it separates from the walls of its container. After you’ve left the candle in the freezer overnight, just take it out, flip it upside down and scrape off the wax with a spoon.

One of the easiest and cleanest methods when it comes to removing wax

#In The Oven

If you are dealing with multiple candles, then this is the most efficient method. Start by preheating your oven to 150, max 200 degrees Fahrenheit. Then take some aluminum foil and a baking pan and place your candles upside down on it. Place the pan in the oven. Make sure to stay close and keep an eye out for any waxy problems. But if all goes well, then the wax should steadily start melting and pooling on the foil within fifteen minutes. The remove the pan from the oven and take the containers off. Make sure to use oven mitts. Once the leftover wax has fried on the baking pan, remove it from the foil to use or throw it away.

If you are dealing with multiple candles, then this is the most efficient method

#Hair Dryer

A hair dryer isn’t just for drying your hair. It can also help you get rid of candle wax. Using the heat from the hair dryer you can soften up the wax. Start by either holding the candle with an oven mitt or placing it on a heat-resistant surface. Then turn the hair dryer on warm and use it to heat the candle’s bottom and sides. Once the wax is nice and soft, use a spoon or butter knife to lift it or scrape it out.

Using the heat from the hair dryer you can soften up the wax

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#Double Boiler

If you are dealing with softer candles from materials like coconut or soy, then this method will work best. You just have to make a double boiler. Do this by taking a large pot or bowl and placing the candle inside. Then get some very hot water and pour it into the container around the candle. The wax will then start to soften around the edges, and it will make it easier to pop it out with a knife.

You just have to make a double boiler to melt the wax

These were some of the best methods when it comes to how to get wax out of a candle jar. We hope you found this article useful. Now you can finally free the jars of the leftover wax and put them to good use, as well as the wax.

These were some of the best methods when it comes to how to get wax out of a candle jar

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John Griffith

John Griffith is a young, passionate journalist. Writing has been John’s hobby ever since he was a boy. He has worked in some of the UK’s most successful news portals over the course of his professional career but found his forever home at Archzine.