Straightening deformed candles

01.03.2012 1 minute read From Editorial team

Household tips - Candles

Due to heat, candles can unfortunately bend in an unsightly way and are then unfortunately useless because the wax drips down uncontrollably. But here is a cheap tip so that the candles can be used again:

Straightening deformed candles

What you’ll need:

hot water

Instructions:

Place the candles for a few minutes in hot water, then you can easily straighten them again.

Photo by Sabine, meinhaushalt.at

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Behind meinhaushalt.at is Sabine Ostheimer. She collects practical household tips here – preferably using natural home remedies instead of pure chemicals –, money-saving ideas for everyday life and tried-and-true tricks from grandma's days. As a mother of twins she also writes honestly and without filters about family life; baking and seasonal table decoration are among her favorite topics.More about the site

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