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Jullia Joson

I just discovered this genius hack for cleaning old candle jars using hot water – I can't believe I didn't try it sooner

Candles and jars on a wooden shelf beside a vase of tulips.

Candles are a must-have for my home to instantly set the mood and flood the space with lovely scents. However, at the end of their term, cleaning leftover wax from used candle jars can sometimes feel like more hassle than it's worth. That was until I discovered a genius hack to clean old candle jars easily.

As we're right in the middle of candle season – categorised by early nights and chilly weather – I can only imagine that like me you've probably gone through too many of your best scented candles to count. While there are countless ways to reuse candle jars, none will work well without first cleaning your spent candle.

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