How to Reuse Your Candle Pot: Easy Cleaning Tips & Stylish Ideas
🕯️ How to Reuse Your Candle Pot – The Stylish, Sustainable Way
At Oleilu, we believe that beautiful things shouldn’t be single-use — and our handmade jesmonite candle pots are no exception. Every one of them is crafted to be reused and repurposed, long after the final burn.
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to clean out your finished candle and give your pot a new purpose in your space.
🔧 How to Clean Your Candle Pot
Step 1: Let the wax cool and fully solidify after the final burn.
Step 2: Gently remove any remaining wax and the wick using a spoon.
Step 3: Fill the pot with hot water and let it sit until cool — this helps the leftover wax float to the surface.
Step 4: Carefully remove the wax and pour the water into an empty container.
🚫 Avoid pouring wax down the sink, as it can cause blockages.
Step 5: Wipe the inside clean with a soft cloth, warm water, and a little soap.
✨ That’s it — your pot is clean and ready for its second life.
🌿 What Can I Use My Pot For?
Here are a few favourite ways to reuse your Oleilu pot:
• 🕯️ Add a soy wax refill and keep enjoying your favourite scent
• Pop in a mini succulent or cactus (indoor only)
• 🖊 Use it as a brush, pen, or makeup holder
• 🕯 Tea light holder
• 🧼 Bathroom essentials like cotton pads or hair clips
Because each pot is made from durable, eco-friendly jesmonite, it has a natural weight and smooth finish that fits beautifully in any space.
⚠️ Note: Due to the ingredients in this type of jesmonite, it’s best suited for indoor use only.
♻️ Keep It Circular
Reusing your pot helps reduce waste, saves money, and keeps beautiful objects in your home instead of landfill. It’s a small act — but one that makes a difference.
Have a pot to clean? Start now and explore our soy wax refills to keep the glow going.