Don’t throw away that expensive candle once it’s been burnt. Instead, use this easy way to get wax out of a candle jar so you can give that pretty container a second life.

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I love to burn candles. They give such a gorgeous scent, aesthetic, and dreamy look to any room. A few months ago, a friend and I attended a candle workshop. We learned so much and even got to make our own candles. Most candles are kept in such beautiful jars and containers. It seems wasteful to throw away these gorgeous vessels once the candle is done. But how do you get rid of that sticky waxy mess at the bottom of the jar? I found the easiest way to get wax out of the candle jar. And it requires zero special equipment or a lot of your time. If you have a freezer and a little bit of patience, you too can have those containers wax free in no time. Read on to find out how.

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Freeze the Candle Wax

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The cold temperature in the freezer causes the wax to harden and shrink which in turn makes it easier to remove. I put my candle in the freezer and left it there overnight.

The next day, I used a sharp kitchen knife to loosen the wax from the side of the candle.

The wax popped right out!

I washed the jar with hot water and dish soap to remove the left over residue and soot. Voila! A clean wax-free candle jar with no hassle or work!

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Great Ways to Reuse and Recycle Candle Jars

• Plant pots
• Makeup brush holders
• Vanity Storage and Organization
• Pencil and pen storage
• Vase
• Tealight holder

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I hope you enjoyed this tip on how to get wax out a candle jar. Let me know in the comments below if you have any other easy methods to clean candle containers.