We’ve all used candles, right? However ingenious their design is, there’s always some leftover candle wax once the candlewick goes out. In case you’re sick and tired of throwing it away, here are some ingenious ways to repurpose it, turning it into something useful for your household. The most popular thing to do is to turn many leftovers into one candle, but that’s not the only option. Far from it.
What to Do With Leftover Candle Wax
You’d be surprised how easy it can be to reuse leftover candle wax. Depending on your creative inspiration and household needs, you can do wonders with leftover candles. So, the next time your candle melts into a leftover wax that seems impossible to repurpose, stop worrying and get creative! Here are three simple suggestions for repurposing candles.
DIY Multicolor Candle
As mentioned, the easiest way to repurpose candle wax is to make your own candle using the leftovers you have. Get a cleaned juice carton and insert a long candlewick through it. Grab all leftover candles you have and melt each color individually. Pour one color of wax into the carton, and wait until it solidifies before pouring the next color. You can create ombre patterns, mixed colors, or anything else you like.
Shoe Waterproofing Solutions
If you want to protect your beloved sneakers and keep them looking good for longer, consider this ingenious waterproofing hack. All you have to do is grab some white candle wax and rub it thoroughly on the surface of your shoes. Get your hair dryer and heat up the wax until it melts and sticks to the textile. Set them aside for up to 10 minutes until they’ve dried completely.
Chase Mosquitoes Away
You can also chase mosquitoes away using leftover candle wax. To create the solution, pick up some leftovers and melt them. Pour them into a candle jar, and add a few drops of citronella, lemon, lavender, and other essential oils, before stirring thoroughly. Let it solidify, and you’ll have an anti-mosquito candle.