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1. THE COLD WAY

This is probably the safest method to use - simply place your Candelabra or candle stick holder into the freezer! About an hour should do the trick.

The wax will harden, become brittle and shrink allowing you to tap or knock it off. You can tap a metal candelabra against a rolled up towel, but this is not suggested for glass or crystal candelabras. For the hard to reach places, you can also use a soft implement like a wooden skewer or chopstick to help loosen the candle wax, or a soft plastic like takeaway cutlery. Do not use metal or hard plastics as this will scratch your candelabra. To be on the safe side cover the implement you use with a soft cloth so that it does not directly contact the candelabra.

But what if your candelabra is too big for your freezer? (or maybe you just have a small freezer!) you could fill a bucket or the laundry tub with party ice and put the candelabra in there - but be careful if the candelabra has a soft felt base as the water may damage the felt and/or glue - if this is the case keep the base out of the ice, and also wrap it in cling wrap or a plastic bag for extra protection.

TIP - When you take the candelabra out of the freezer make sure your hands are dry not wet so they don't stick to the Candelabra! or use gloves (but pick thin ones so your hands don't become clumsy in the thickness of the fabric.)

TIP - any remaining wax residue can be removed after the candelabra is at room temperature - this is especially important for glass and crystal candelabras - you must wait this they are back to room temperature! Then use a little dishwashing soap in warm water and a soft cloth to wipe of any remaining residue.

TIP - if using the ice method don't let any wax go down the drain as they will clog up your drain.

2. THE HOT WAY

Another way to get wax off a candelabra or candlestick holder is to melt it off. Caution this requires care so that you don't burn yourself!

• You can use a hair dryer heating a little section at a time and wipe the wax off as you go.
• You sit the candelabra in a pot of hot or boiling water or pour boiling water over the candelabra and use a soft bristled plastic brush to get the large bits off, then a soft cloth in hot soapy water to rub off the remaining residue. Be careful if the candelabra has a soft felt base as the water may damage the felt and/or glue - if this is the case keep the base away from the water you will probably want to hang on to it as you work anyway so wrap it in cling wrap or a plastic bag for extra protection.
• You can also place the candelabra in an oven on a piece of aluminum foil at a low heat. Check on it regularly and remove the wax once it melts.

TIP - be very careful when handling your candelabra - it will be HOT!! Use oven mitts to protect yourself, but keep these dry as fabric does not insulate against heat as well if it is wet.

TIP - if using the boiling water method don't let any wax go down the drain as they will clog up your drain.

3. THE WOODEN WAY

If fire and ice are not for you, here is number 3 the wooden way - this is the way of patience!

Basically you will have to sit and scratch or tap off the wax by hand, the trick is NOT to use any sharp implements, no metal or hard plastics otherwise you will scratch your candelabra.

Use a soft implement like a wooden skewer or chopstick to help loosen the candle wax, or a soft plastic like takeaway cutlery. To be on the safe side cover the implement you use with a soft cloth so that it does not directly contact the candelabra.

Then use a little dishwashing soap in warm water and a soft cloth to wipe of any remaining residue.

How do you stop wax getting stuck to your candelabra or candlestick holder in the future?

Use Bobeche these collar rings will catch the candle wax. You can also put a thin film of water in the candle holder before you put the candle in that way there is less chance the wax will stick to the inside.

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