Cleaning > AdviceJanuary 30, 2010

Removing Candle Wax from Plastic Cups in Microwave

How do I remove candle wax from plastic candle cups using a microwave?

By Anne from Linden, NJ

Answers

Read answers for this post below.

By
02/04/2010

Another 'do not'! Clean the hot wax out with super duper hot water in the sink instead!

By
02/03/2010

Don't use Microwave just soak in sink with hot water.

By
02/03/2010

Do not put used candle jars, cups, holders in the microwave to remove the wax unless you are sure the wick was not held in by a metal base. From experience, the microwave might spark, become damaged, or worse.

By
01/31/2010

Warming the candle wax might actually make it harder to remove. I've heard you should put candlesticks, etc., in the freezer, so the wax will peel off cleanly. Because warm wax leaves a messy residue behind.

Related

Answer this Question

Your thoughts are welcomed and appreciated. Enter your answer here!

Answer:

Image Upload:

Add an image to your post! Click the "Browse" button above and select an image from your hard drive. Please only select gifs or jpegs. If you have any problems, please contact us.

  

facebook like arrowLike ThriftyFun on Facebook

Browse Topics

Over 80,000 tips, recipes, questions & crafts.

Ask a Question

Submit a question to the TF community.

Subscribe to ThriftyFun Newsletters!

Email: