How To Clean Up A Candle Jar

How to Get Candle Wax Out of a Jar: 5 Foolproof Hacks

Jennifer L. Betts

Jennifer worked for five years as a housekeeper in a large hotel chain. In that capacity, she learned how to clean just about anything.

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Saving old candle jars can be cost-effective and fun. Learn how to get candle wax out of a jar with ease. Get five foolproof methods for removing old candle wax and wicks from jars.

How to Get Wax Out of Candle Jar With Boiling Water

Boiling water is another simple hack for quickly removing candle wax from a jar.

Use a pan or kettle to boil water.
Place your jar on a hot pad or towel.
Pour the boiling water into the jar.
Allow the wax to melt and rise up to the top of the jar.
Allow it to cool for several hours.
Pop the wax out of the top.
Drain out the water.
Repeat the process if wax remains on the bottom.
Wash the jar with soap and water once all the wax is gone.

How to Clean Out Candle Jars in Oven

Do you need to clean out a bunch of candle jars at once? Look no further than your oven for getting that wax out.

Preheat your oven to 200°F.
Remove any labels on jars just to be safe.
Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Line the aluminum foil with parchment paper.
Place the jars upside down on the parchment paper.
Put the jars in the oven for 15 minutes.
Move the jars from the wax-covered parchment paper to a fresh piece of parchment paper.
Allow them to cool and clean them with soap and water.

How to Clean Candle Jars on Stove Top

Heat is a great way to get the wax out of candles. But if you don't want to bake it or wait for the water method, you can try this quick and easy pan method.

Fill a saucepan with enough water to cover where the wax reaches on the candle jar when submerged.
Bring a pot of water to a boil and lower the heat to simmer.
Place the candle jar in the water.
Use long tweezers to pull out the wicks to reuse.
Grab the jar with tongs and pour out the remaining old wax.
Allow the jar to cool and clean it out with soap and water.

How to Remove Candle Wax With Hair Dryer

Do you need a low-key method for removing wax pretty fast? Grab an oven mitt and a hairdryer or heat gun.

Put the candle on an oven mitt.
Use the heat gun or hair dryer to heat the wax.
Once the wax is soft, scrape it out of the jar with a spoon or knife.
Continue heating until all the wax is gone.
Wash and dry your jar.

How to Get Candle Wax Out of a Jar

Whether you want to try your hand at making your own candles or you just love the look of a candle jar, you can remove the wax pretty easily. Just follow these foolproof methods for getting that jar glimmering.