Help, getting wax out of a bottle?

@kaysue4 (951)
United States
May 25, 2008 2:46pm CST
I have a very old bottle and I want to get all of the wax out of it and have no clue what to do to get it out. It is a glass bottle that I am cleaning up for a collection that I am starting. Thanks SO much for your time to help me out.
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jillhill
@jillhill (37353)
• United States
25 May 08
If you freeze it the wax hardens and comes out easily! I do it with containers that candles have been in....and it pops right out.
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kaysue4
@kaysue4 (951)
• United States
26 May 08
I was scared to freeze the bottle because it is SO old. I actually put it in the sink with VERY hot water and I was able to pry it out with a knife. Now I have to just soak the rest of it off of the bottle. Thanks.
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sassygirlanne007
@sassygirlanne007 (4517)
• United States
26 May 08
What my grandma has always done is to pour boiling water over it to soften it. She lets it cool and then takes a sharp knife to the wax. hope this helps.
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jer31558
@jer31558 (3683)
• United States
26 May 08
I would try hot water. That should loosen up any dirt but also soften up the wax as well
jensewsew
@jensewsew (1)
• United States
27 May 08
Hello, newbie here, just put water with dawn dishdetergent in bottle, let soak and wax should pop loose. Always works for me. Have a good day. Jensewsew