How do i clean out jars that the votive candle melted away but there is still a film left in the jar?

Question

Some came out pretty clean, but other's still have this wet but stuck on film and i want to clean them out before putting t-lights in the jar which was supposed to be put in first in the first place.

Answer 1

if all the wax is gone, just the residue is left. I put mine through a cycle in the dishwasher. They come out brand new

Answer 2

I frequently have this problem because I like and use a lot of candles. I sit the jar in a pan over the stove with about 1/2 in or more water over a very low heat. I also set a timer for 5 or 6 min.
so I don't forget it's there. Then using a tong and oven mit i lift and pour any wax in the bottom of the jar into the trash and immediately wipe the inside of the jar with a double thickness of paper towel (as protection and to absorb the wax left.) The final step is to use hot water and some dish soap on another paper towel(don't want any wax on your dish cloth). After these steps it should be clean
and can be reused for another candle or washed with regular dishes to be used in another capacity.
I think heating for a short time in the microwave would give the same results. Some trial and error might be necessary here.
Good luck. Charlotte

Answer 3

De-Solv-it works for me! It's about $4.00 at Walmart and some super markets. Just spray the jar, let it set a bit then add some water and let set a little bit longer then wash out the film. De-Solv-it works great on numerous messes such as gum, oils, tape residue, etc. It's a really handy product to keep around the home & garage! BOL

Answer 4

I love to reuse the jars that candles are bought in. I put a pot of water on the stove and bring it a low boil, put the jars in and the remaining wax will melt, wipe out with paper towels.Wash and dry, reuse.

Answer 5

There's also this stuff called goo gone that will dissolve sticky stuff. Generally though, wax will come out with a soak in hot soapy water and a scrub. I agree with the Windex suggestion too.

Answer 6

I usually soak in hot water and the wax pops out and to get the leftover film out I use a paper towel and windex. It works for me.

Answer 7

Use a hair dryer to melt the wax and a papertowel or cloth to wipe it away.

Answer 8

I like the answer from Charlotte G. You might want to use a double-boiler if you're talking about glass pieces.

Answer 9

Fill up the sink with really hot soapy water. Let soak. Scrub.

Answer 10

Pop them in the freezer. The bigger the chunks you have, the better this'll work.