Asked on Sep 01, 2016
How to remove wax from metal or plastic containers?
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Jiharris415
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How can I remove wax from a metal jar so I can wash the pot for future use?
9 answers
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You can put the empty, except for the wax, into the freezer and it should be able to pop right out...OR you can put it in the microwave~ NOT~ on high, it should melt and you can pour it out...but not down the drain.
Pam Quackenbush
on Sep 02, 2016
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Heating it up with a hair dryer or low oven setting
LuAnne
on Sep 02, 2016
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I have used hot water to soften wax in votive holders and wiped it out with a paper towel. If it is on the outside, you can make it cold (freezer) and using a plastic knife or scraper, pop it off in chunks.
SheWhoMustBeHeard
on Sep 02, 2016
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For metal or glass I put about 10 newspaper pages on an oven rack, put the containers upside down on it and turn the oven on low 140/150 as the wax melts it is absorbed by the paper, then just throw the paper away and wash them. Plastic in the freezer, then chip off with plastic spoon.
Donna Fanning
on Sep 02, 2016
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You can also use boiling water, but make sure to carefully remove the item from the water while it is still hot, or the wax will stick right back to it.
Nita Reddy
on Sep 02, 2016
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You are SO right, guess I didn't "see" the metal part..sorry!
Pam Quackenbush
on Sep 02, 2016
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Rubbing Alcohol and 409 both dissolve wax wonderfully.
Christopherwahl
on Sep 02, 2016
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Freezer
GeraldandAnn Paxton
on Sep 02, 2016
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Agree with GeraldandAnnPaxton---put in freezer===great for candles in glass votives too====let them freeze and stuff will come right out
Carol
on Sep 03, 2016
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