If you’ve ever wondered how you can reuse your old candle containers, we have created the ultimate guide covering everything from cleaning out the old wax, to great ideas for re purposing your BANGO 番後 candle vessel.
Your first step to being able to reuse the decorative jar, is to remove all the old wax from inside it.
How To Clean Leftover Wax From Candle Jars
The Wash & Go Method
This is the simplest method and works well for candles made of wax with a low melting point like Soy Wax. First remove as much of the leftover wax as possible using a sharp knife. Then, just fill the container with soap and hot water from your tap, let it sit for a minute, before scrubbing the inside clean. Voila!
Remove The Wick Holder
Once you have removed all the wax, don’t forget to take out the wick holder. If its stuck down, just slip a sharp knife underneath and pop it out. A little boiling water will usually help if it doesn’t want to come out easily. Another way is by using a hairdryer on a hot heat to loosen the wax before using a paper towel and wipe the wax out.
A Word Of Warning
No Drains
Never put the wax melted in water down the drain. It will cool and solidify, and probably end up clogging the pipe.
Don’t Overheat
You should be careful not to overheat BANGO vessel. There is a risk that the ceramic will crack if the jar gets too hot.
Don’t Microwave
Never ever use a microwave to melt wax inside your BANGO vessel. The wick holder that holds the candle wick in place is made out of metal, which could not only ruin your microwave, but start a fire.
Your favourite scented candle is nearing the end, all it’s perfectly fragranced wax has vaporised over countless evenings of cosy enjoyment, and you’re left with just the empty vessel. A beautifully decorated, elegant container that you’re in love with almost as much as the scent it once produced.
Of course there’s no need to worry, there are plenty of great ways to reuse your old scented candle containers.
After you’ve followed our cleaning instructions above, you’ll be able to recycle the candle holders – here are a few of our favourite ideas…
Turn Candle Jars Into Plant Pots
Old scented candle vessels are the perfect size to become your latest leafy addition’s new home. With our current obsession with succulents and pretty much every other plant out there, we almost don’t have enough old candle jars – that really is saying something!
Tidy Your Vanity Area
What better way to keep your beauty space organised than to upcycle your favourite scented candle vessel? BANGO jars make the perfect holders for make-up brushes, eyeliners and pencils.
Pencil Pots For Your Desk
Your unlikely to find us at our desk without a calming candle lit, so it makes sense that when all the wax has been used up we’d recycle the candle jars to make pretty pots for our stationary!
A Vase For Flowers
Flowers & candles make us happy. Repurposing your old candles and using them as vases for some fresh blooms is the ideal way to reuse them.