6 Fun & Easy Ways to Remove Wax from Your Menorah
- “Place menorah is a dishpan, then pour boiling water over it, and let stand. The wax comes loose and floats to the...
- “Put in freezer… Wax pops right off.” -S
- “We use old corn cob handles (the plastic handles with two metal prongs to stick into the corn cob) to clean out the...
How do you remove wax from a glass menorah?
“Place menorah is a dishpan, then pour boiling water over it, and let stand. The wax comes loose and floats to the surface. If your menorah is glass or ceramic, be sure to pre-warm with hot tap water, so the sudden change of temperature does not cause it to expand un-evenly & break.” -O 2. “Put in freezer… Wax pops right off.” -S 3.
How do you clean the inside of a Christmas menorah?
Spot clean afterward with an ice cube. If the menorah is made of metal, put it on a cookie sheet and put it in the lowest setting in the oven. A hair dryer will melt the wax on plastic menorahs, but watch for any damage from the heat. Soak the menorah in a hot water bath in the sink.
How do you heat up a menorah?
“Place menorah is a dishpan, then pour boiling water over it, and let stand. The wax comes loose and floats to the surface. If your menorah is glass or ceramic, be sure to pre-warm with hot tap water, so the sudden change of temperature does not cause it to expand un-evenly & break.” -O
How do you keep candles from dripping on the Menorah?
However, if you use traditional candles, you can also: Freeze the candles to make them last longer (but not 8 nights) and prevent dripping. Use a Lifesaver (or kosher equivalent) candy to capture some of the wax at the bottom. Use cooking spray to keep the wax from sticking to the menorah.
How to make a silver menorah look shiny?
For anyone using Grandma’s antique silver menorah (or discouraged from doing so by the polishing nightmare required for it to look nice), use lemon juice and baking soda to make it look shiny and new.
Can you use non-stick cooking spray on menorahs?
Yes, the non-stick cooking spray. No, I’m not kidding. The melted wax will peel right off the menorah, like magic. Vegetable oil works well for this, too, though it tends to be a little slipperier and messier than the PAM option.
Be extra careful when cleaning silver menorahs
Kaplan says that how you clean your menorah depends entirely on the material it's composed of, as well as the finish. "A menorah made from sterling silver should be handled with great care, as silver can easily acquire dents, dings, and scratches," he explains.
Try nonstick spray to prevent wax buildup in the first place
Once you've cleaned your menorah, Collier says in some cases, you can spray a tiny amount of nonstick spray in the candle holders to help keep the wax from sticking. "However, this advice only applies to certain metal and glass menorahs," she warns.
Use drip cups and glass inserts to keep your menorah clean
According to Kaplan, there are an assortment of reusable Hanukkah candle drip cups on the market, like these from Traditions Jewish Gifts, designed specifically to prevent wax from building up on your menorah.
Remove stubborn wax buildup with hot water
If nonstick cooking spray and drip cups haven't stopped wax from accumulating on your menorah, Kaplan suggests soaking your menorah in hot water to help loosen up the buildup. "I never use any kind of tools to remove wax, as it could scratch the menorah itself," he explains.
