Repurpose + Reuse

If you have used candles before, you know that the jars can be repurposed instead of thrown away. Below are some ways to prepare and reuse your candle containers.

CLEANING YOUR CANDLE CONTAINERS:

Remove the Label
Use an orange stick to lift a corner of the label gently. Peel off the label slowly to remove it in one piece. If any adhesive or label remnants remain, use olive oil or alcohol on a paper towel to gently rub it off.

Remove the Wax
Here are two methods to remove the wax: freezer or heat gun/blow dryer.

Freezer Method: Put your container in the freezer overnight. Remove the container and use a spoon or butter knife to remove the wax and the wick holder. Use a cloth to clean the inside, hand wash, rinse, and dry.

Heat Gun/Blow Dryer Method: Use a heat gun or blow dryer to melt the remaining wax carefully. Pour the melted wax into the trash, remove the wick holder with a spoon, and clean the inside of the container with a cloth. Hand wash, rinse, and dry.

Note: Do not pour any water with wax down the drain as it could affect the plumbing.

25 WAYS TO REPURPOSE YOUR CANDLE CONTAINERS:

1. Add coffee beans and a coffee gift card
2. Use as a vase for fresh flowers
3. Use as a kitchen scrubber holder
4. Display tea packets
5. Use as a holder for forks, spoons, and knives at a party
6. Use as a cotton ball or cotton swab holder
7. Use as a make-up brush organizer
8. Use as a holder for toothbrush and toothpaste
9. Use as a candy jar
10. Add a votive or tea light
11. Make a terrarium
12. Display your air plant
13. Use as a pen and pencil holder
14. Use as a jar for paper clips or rubber bands
15. Use as a holder for your paintbrushes
16. Use as a travel container for rings and earrings
17. Use as a place to store loose change
18. Use as a speaker for your phone
19. Use as a jar for sea glass
20. Use as a holder for your reusable straws
21. Use as a container to hold doggy treats
22. Use as a plant container
23. Make a countertop herb garden
24. Organize colored pencils, markers, and crayons
25. House your candle equipment: wick cutter, snuffer, long matches