I need to know an easyer way to remove my old used up candles from my candle holders. My hot water is too hot and melts the wax all over!
2006-11-07 09:30:14 · 18 answers · asked by spoiledsarah25 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
I freeze them..they pop right out because they shrink in the cold.
Try using vasaline or cooking spray next time before putting them in the holder. It will keep them from sticking
2006-11-07 09:32:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
put the candle holder in the freezer for a few hours. The wax comes right out. I've done this and it works.
2006-11-07 09:32:48 · answer #2 · answered by yvonneras 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the freezer upside down to get the majority of it out. If that does not work, while it is still frozen, try to cut it out in pieces using a kitchen knife, nothing to sharp. And finally, you will have some residue left, all you gotta do is scrub with any sort of scouring pad, etc and dont forget to use soap. This is what I use all the time to clean up my wife's candle mess from our votive holders.
2006-11-07 09:36:33 · answer #3 · answered by jeff the drunk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Soak the candle holder in WARM water for about 10 minutes; that's going to help make the wax more plyable.
From there, scrap it out using anything--a knife, steel wool, etc. Anything that works, use it.
2006-11-07 09:32:28 · answer #4 · answered by FaZizzle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there are still stumps in the candle holders, put them in the freezer and they should come out in pieces. If they are too small to grab, you may have to melt them out carefully using another candle, over aluminum foil or newspaper.
2006-11-07 09:32:18 · answer #5 · answered by Cobalt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
purely peel the wax off or chip it off which incorporate your finger. I also have a silver candle holder and it is what I do. you are able to no longer scratch it this way. it could take a on a similar time as reckoning on how lots wax you have on there, yet you will no longer harm the candle stick. i stumble on that it lifts rather in case you push up on the sting of the wax drip which incorporate your thumbnail. it particularly is less complicated if it particularly is chilly, yet as quickly as the wax hardens, it particularly is going to peel/chip off besides. terrific of success!
2016-10-03 09:43:35 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make Your candle holder so hot that wax is flowing down!
2006-11-07 09:33:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just put the holders in a sink of dish washing water. It will come right off.
2006-11-07 09:33:07 · answer #8 · answered by to_sassy4_u 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stick them in the freezer. Once you take them out, the leftover candle stubs will just pop out.
2006-11-07 09:34:26 · answer #9 · answered by juncogirl3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if this will work but why not pour boiling water in them, that way you can melt the was and pour it away all at the same time
2006-11-07 09:32:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋