KDEHOFF Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 hello, newbie here, i was wondering what is the best and easiest way to clean old wax out of jars, i have heated the jars up and wiped them out with paper towel, but there is still a layer of wax on the glass, its straight paraffin wax, tried to wash it out with dawn and water, no luck.. any advice would be appreciated. thank you kdehoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 I put mine in the oven upside down on paper towels. Just put oven on warm about 150 or so, most of the wax runs off. Then quicklly wipe with paper towels. Rest comes out with hot soapy water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelaVA Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 I put mine in the oven upside down on paper towels. Just put oven on warm about 150 or so, most of the wax runs off. Then quicklly wipe with paper towels. Rest comes out with hot soapy water.I do this too, except that I don't wash with soapy water, I put them in the dishwasher (only do this once the waxis out of the jar. If there is more than a thin film of wax, it will clog the washer). I also wear gardening gloves to wipe the jars out with a papertowel when they come out of the oven, so I don't burn my hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane42 Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 I have put them in a candle warmer, then wiped them down with a paper towel. Either that or the oven works well....the gardening gloves are a great idea. We use them for cleaning the molds and jars when they are hot, and to protect me from cuts when wiping out the votive molds. I have a few SCARS from swiping those out! I also have a large cut in my gardening glove from a votive mold...those darn things are SHARP!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molly Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 If it's just a thin film, rubbing alchohol works pretty darn well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandmaskitchen Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 You could also use Goo Gone (or something similar) which removes wax and all kinds of sticky things. Then, you can wash them in the sink with Dawn dishwashing liquid or in the dishwasher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrie Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 I put mine in the oven upside down on a baking sheet lined with papertowels, then wipe them out, then put them in the dishwasher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shafferbuns Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 I put them in the oven upside down, then wipe them out really good withbaby wipes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDEHOFF Posted March 16, 2006 Author Share Posted March 16, 2006 Thank You All So Much For Your Help , All Of These Suggestions Worked Very Well, I Appreciate It Very Much. Take Care And Thank You Again!!!Kdehoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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