What’s the best way to get melted candle wax off a glass bowl?

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I don’t want to scratch the surface, or throw it out – it was a gift from a very good friend. Would boiling water ruin the finish? I don;t think I can freeze it without cracking it. Any ideas?

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9 Responses to 'What’s the best way to get melted candle wax off a glass bowl?'

  1. danny e - December 13th, 2008 at 7:33 am

    run it under hot water

  2. mom_single_sexy - December 14th, 2008 at 5:03 am

    warm water, not boiling, just hot from the tap let it run on it a few min and it will come right off

  3. Rita - December 17th, 2008 at 11:27 am

    Pop it in the micro-wave for a few seconds. The wax will wipe right off.

  4. T C - December 20th, 2008 at 4:10 am

    scrape it off, glass is very hard, but, if you don’t want to chance it, use your fingernails.

  5. arborsurgeon - December 20th, 2008 at 7:05 am

    I would try a hair drier. Or even if that does not work rubbing the wax with ice mabe it will crack off. Good Luck!

  6. babyface_1218 - December 22nd, 2008 at 12:11 pm

    Freezer would work, but try keeping it in the window in direct sunlight or on a heater, perhaps blowdryer to melt the wax enough to peel it off.

  7. jusme - December 24th, 2008 at 8:59 am

    Make sure the wax has hardened then gently scrape it off with your fingernail. Then run it through the dishwasher. If you don’t have a dishwasher, then wash it with a rough dishcloth and hot soapy water.

  8. britgrit - December 24th, 2008 at 9:05 am

    Try using a blow hair dryer to soften the wax and gently remove with a cloth.

    We have used the hair dryer method at church to remove melted wax from candlesticks, etc.

  9. irishd83501 - December 27th, 2008 at 5:15 pm

    If the wax is on the inside of the bowl, run the outside of the bowl under hot tap water….vice-verse if it’s on the outside. The wax should peel right off without completely melting.

  10. martha m - December 29th, 2008 at 12:09 am

    microwave it and wipe off as much as you can. If there is residue you can try a nylon scrubber or a product called bartenders friend. It’s white and comes in a container like Comet Cleanser. It is made to clean glasses.