Did you Know!? Candle Vessel clean-out Edition 🔥

There’s something special about a well-loved candle vessel—whether it’s a vintage find or a container that held your favorite scent, it deserves a second life. We love the idea of refilling vessels with fresh wax or repurposing them for something new. Before you can give your vessel a fresh start, you’ll need to clean it properly. Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered with easy, effective ways to remove leftover wax and get your vessel ready for its next chapter!

How to Clean Your Candle Vessel

Freezing: If the candle has a substantial amount of wax in it, it’s easiest to stick the vessel in the freeze for at least 24 hours, allowing the wax to harden and separate from the sides of the vessel. Then, in a perfect world, you can just pop it right out! Occasionally, you’ll need to coax it out by using a knife to separate the wax from the sides.

Hot Water: When working with a burned-thru candle, hot water and a little bit of scrubbing is all you need! Pour boiling water into your candle vessel and let it sit for a few minutes. We like to heat water in a kettle or coffee maker.

The glue will loosen from the wick base, and can be removed with a knife or other utensil. Once you’ve let it sit for a few minutes (or its not so hot you can’t touch it anymore), pour out most of the water and go in with paper towel or rag to wipe away the soot and wax residue. It’s as simple as that!

You are now ready to bring it in for a refill (or just to repurpose as a cute dish!) This may require a few rounds of wiping and adding hot water, and sometimes a little muscle to remove the wick.

We love the practice of reusing old things to make something new. Plan on about a month for every refill to account for life and time for the candle to cure properly.