I am sure we have all been at the point where you burned down a candle and were left with a dirty jar. There is probably some wax left in the jar and you find yourself at a crossroad about what to do with the container. Should you recycle it or throw it into the trash? Don’t do either! There is actually a simple way to clean out your candle jar so you can repurpose it. All our candles come in colorful jars and it would be a shame to see them go to waste. Therefore, we send instructions on how to clean out the jar with every candle purchased. Today, I want to talk you through the steps in case you already have some old candle jars stored at home that are waiting to be cleaned out and reused.
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4 Easy steps to clean out your candle jar
There are different techniques to clean a candle jar, however I found this one to be the easiest without creating a mess:
- Once you're done enjoying your candle (when about ½” wax remains) fill the jar with boiling water and wait for it to cool. This will take a few hours or you can let it sit overnight.
- The hot water will melt the remaining wax which will float to the top. Once the wax has solidified and cooled off, it is easy to remove the remaining wax. Sometimes you might have to repeat this. Empty out the jar and refill it with boiling water to melt all the leftover wax.
- Remove the wick, you might have to use a knife if it is stuck to the bottom.
- Rinse out the jar with warm, soapy water and dry with a towel. Now you have a jar to reuse for anything your heart desires.
In the near future, we will share some ideas on how to repurpose your Curious Candle jars. In the meantime, stay curious and #LightLearnLove from Curious Candles!