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I have epilepsy and I’m a pet owner…so I don’t burn traditional candles in my home. Instead, I use flameless candles and candle warmer lamps. They’re the perfect alternatives to fragrance the air and give my home ambiance lighting. They’re affordable and come in hundreds …
I love candles but I admit…I have epilepsy and can’t safely burn them in my home. Don’t get me wrong, I do use traditional candles from time to time when entertaining, but if I’m home alone I use flameless candles or candle lamps. I love …
I love candles and enjoy using them throughout my home. I have some that are in pretty glass jars while others are in ceramic containers. After you’re done burning the candle you can easily remove the remaining wax and upcycle the jar/container to be used for another purpose. They make great storage containers!
The S’mores ceramic container (shown below) housed a double-wick candle. I love the container and didn’t want to toss it out. Instead…I removed the wax (using the directions below). I can now use it for other things during the holiday season.
How to Remove Wax from a Candle Jar
There are various methods posted on the internet and MANY of them don’t work easily for me. I’m all about quick and easy! The one method that has yielded the best results for me over and over is the boiling water method. Here’s how you do it.
Fill up a 2 or 3 cup glass measuring cup with hot water. Place it into your microwave and microwave on the high setting for 2 minutes. Use a hot pad or oven mitt to carefully remove it from the microwave without burning yourself.
Pour that boiling hot water into the candle container or jar leaving 1 to 1 1/2″ of space at the top. Let it sit until the water cools down to room temperature. The hot water will melt the candle wax.
Place a sink stopper into your kitchen sink drain. Grab an empty plastic container from a milk jug, large empty margerine tub, or any other plastic container that you will toss away. Drain the melted and softened wax along with the water into the container. Do it over the sink in case you spill some. If needed, use an old butter knife to carefully losen up anything that is left on the bottom. Toss the plastic container (filled with the waxy mess) into the trash. Check your sink…if any has fallen into the sink…clean it up before removing the drain stopper. Don’t pour down the sink as it will clog the drain.
Fill up the sink with warm soapy water. I like to use Dawn Liquid Dish Soap which is fantastic at removing grease, oil, grime and other gunk. Wash the container or jar out and then rinse with clean water. Air dry. I don’t recommend tossing it into your dishwasher just in case there is a little bit of waxy residue left inside it. Hand-washing is best!
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I’ve been using Spongelle bath and body products for the past 6+ years. Matter of fact, they’re my preferred brand when it comes to body wash. I love that each body wash infused buffer exfoliates and cleanses the skin all in one step! After showering …
When you walk throughout my home you’ll find flameless battery-operated candles in just about every room. I love decorating with them because they’re a safer alternative to burning the real thing. We’re pet owners, have young grandchildren, and I have epilepsy (seizures) so burning real …
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* Artisan Made
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Soul Roots Wax Co. hopes to take you back to a special moment in time. Making emotional connections one sniff at a time. They offer 100% American grown soy wax, clean burning candles and wax melts. Each candle is poured in small batches, free from paraffin, dyes, phthalates, and Prop 65 chemicals.
I’ve been burning the Last Harvest scented candle for the past 2 weeks. This candle smells like a cinnamon apple pie baking in your oven. The scent throw is fantastic! I’ve been burning it in my kitchen and I can smell it through 2 rooms! There’s nothing over-powering with the fragrance at all. You get an even and clean burn with no nasty soot. The perfect Autumn scent.
Authenticality Co. is another high-quality soy candle company who sent their Introvert fragranced candle that I’ve been burning in my family room. It has a light floral scent that’s fresh, airy and clean. There’s middle and bottom notes that remind me of a warm sunny afternoon during the late summer season. It’s a relaxing and calm fragrance that helps me to relax after a long day.
Both candles came individually boxed. Great if you plan on gifting. All of the glass container jars are reusable after you’re done with burning them. Plus each one was packaged in a canvas drawstring bag. Beautiful presentation!
Three bonus items were included in my Vellabox: Candle Snuffer, Wick Trimmer, and a box of matches. Everything beautifully packaged and quality-made. Customers can choose between 3 different subscription boxes:
* The Lucerna Box – Includes a 4 oz. candle and a surprise item at $12.00 per month.
* The Ignis Box – Includes a 8 oz. candle and a surprise item at $22.00 per month.
* The Vivere Box – Includes a 16 oz. candle and a surprise item at $29.00 per month.
The Lurcerna Box is best when you want to fragrance a small room, The Ignis Box for a medium sized room, and The Vivere Box is best when you want to fragrance a large area. Oh…and did I mention, you get free shipping? Yes you do!!! Your first box will ship immediately and then each box thereafter will ship during the second week of each month. The perfect way to experience new scents, to keep your house smelling fabulous, and/or to give gifts throughout the year.
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