Steps to Clean Wax Using the Freezer Method
Hello, and as always, thank you for visiting. If you’re ready to jump into the procedures of cleaning your wax warmer, please move onto Step #1 of this article. But before we get started, I am going to ramble about why this technique works so well, and why it is very popular. Many call it the freezer method. It works well for cleaning wax out of most, smooth containers, such as candle jars, wax warmers, or votives . But why does the freezer method works so well? Because of the power of science! Wax expands and contracts itself when frozen. This contraction is known to many when they put a water bottle in the freezer. When you take out that bottle, the water turns into ice and now your bottle looks extremely weird as if it has grown in size. Believe it or not waxed us something similar. The contraction of the wax when frozen helps it separate cleanly from the surface of the container, reducing the effort needed to scrape or scrub. And because a lot of wax warmers are made out of ceramic, glass, or metal, (all smooth surfaces) wax can easily be frozen and removed for easy cleanup. It’s an efficient, mess-free way to clean wax containers without risking damage to the container or leaving behind sticky residue. Now that we got our mini lesson out of the way, we will go on with the procedures on how to freeze them and clean them
Step #1. Cool the Container:
– Ensure the wax is completely solidified before placing it in the freezer. You need to be as solid as possible before putting it in the freezer. If the wax is still warm, find something to do until it gets cool to avoid uneven freezing or potential cracks in the container.
Step #2. Place the Container in the Freezer:
– Put the container in the freezer for a few hours 2-3 hours is usually sufficient but it always varies. Check every hour or so until the wax is completely solid. 🎵 Solid, solid has a rock! 🎵
Step#3. Loosen the Wax:
– Once frozen, remove the container from the freezer. The wax should have contracted slightly, making it easier to loosen. Don’t be surprised
if it just simply slides out on its own. Condensation adds moisture upon taking it out of the freezer. Enough room temperature after approximately five minutes. Will make this process easy to remove the wax. Use a butter knife, spoon, or your fingernails to gently pop the wax out. If the container has a smooth surface, the wax often comes out as one solid piece.
Step #4. Clean the remaining Residue:
– After removing the bulk of the wax, clean any remaining residue off. It might be a little chunks underneath that did not go with the majority that was removed previously. Wipe with a paper towel dipped in warm, soapy water. For stubborn residue that wants to make the process longer for you, you’ll need to apply a little rubbing alcohol or a mixture of baking soda and water to lift it out of place.
Step #5. Rinse and Dry:
Rinse the container thoroughly with warm water, white, clean with a cloth, and let it air dry before reusing.
Congratulations, the cleaning process is over. Many people don’t want to, nor care to clean their wax warmers. They rather melt five different waxes together and then wonder to themselves “why does the new wax smell so bad.” or my favorite one “all the scented wax smell the same these days.” in which I reply “ of course they do, you’re burning the same wax over and over again, and putting new wax on top of the old wax. Sometimes different scents just don’t gel together. Maintaining and cleaning your wax warmer is essential. If you want the best results from the wax scents that you bought, clean that wax warmer