How to Clean a Waxing Pot for Hair Removal

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Quick & easy hacks for removing the leftover wax from your wax pot
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Waxing is a great way to remove hair, but wax pots can get covered in wax buildup pretty quickly. We spoke to Cleaning Specialist Alessandra Mendes to find out the best ways to remove the leftover wax for a fresh, clean waxing pot. Whether you work in a salon or use a wax pot at home, follow these tricks to clean your wax pot quickly and easily.

How to Clean a Wax Pot for Hair Removal

  1. Turn your wax pot to medium-high to high heat and wait for the wax to melt.
  2. Pour the melted wax into a disposable heat-resistant container.
  3. Allow the wax pot to cool for 1-3 hours.
  4. Add a little mineral oil to the pot and wipe it with a paper towel.
  5. Warm the pot again and scrape the rim and outside with a popsicle stick.
  6. Turn off the pot and wipe it down with rubbing alcohol.
Section 1 of 3:

Cleaning the Inner Pot

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    If you use soft wax (also called jelly wax) that melts under medium heat, turn your pot to medium-high. If you’ve been using a hard wax that melts at medium-high, turn the heat up as high as it will go. According to Mendes, the wax has to melt thoroughly before you can clean out the interior pot.
    • Keep your lid open if possible. This makes it easier to monitor your wax as you heat it.
    • Use a higher setting than you normally use to ensure that your wax reaches a thinner consistency than when applying or melting it. This will keep older wax buildup from sticking to the sides.
    • The inner pot is the only portion you need to clean regularly on most wax pots.
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    Continue heating until your wax melts, and use a mixing stick or spoon to stir it and check for chunks of solid wax. Continue mixing until the wax is completely melted.
    • Be careful when mixing and heating your wax. The wax can burn you if you get it on your skin.
    • Turn the heat off after the wax has fully melted.
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    If your wax pot has a temperature-safe handle, use it to lift the inner bucket out of the pot. [1] If there is no handle, use oven mitts or tongs to remove the inner pot. Wear a thick oven mitt on the hand that braces the bottom to prevent yourself from getting burned.
    • If you have a one-piece pot without a removable inner piece, pour the wax out by carefully tilting the whole unit.
    • If you’re using a silicone wax pot liner , allow it to cool completely then bend the liner so the wax pops out.
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    If you don’t have a container, line a bowl with a piece of aluminum foil and pour the wax into it. [2] Put a paper towel under the container in case of a spill. Wear oven mitts or use a potholder and tilt your wax over the container to pour it out.
    • Avoid pouring the wax down the drain, as it can clog your pipes.
    • Do not pour the hot wax into a soft plastic or porous material that can leak.
    • Store the excess wax if you want to use it later.
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    Set the container in a safe place and wait 1-3 hours for the pot to cool off. Put it on a plate and stick it in the refrigerator if you’d like to accelerate the process. Don’t put the inner pot into the refrigerator if it has an electrical component.
    • Set your pot on granite, glass, or thick rags since they can handle heat without much problem.
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    Put on a pair of rubber gloves if you want to keep your hands clean. Use a rubber scraper or spatula to scrape any remaining wax off your inner pot's interior. Allow the pieces that you scrape out to collect at the bottom of the pot and then dump them out into the trash.
    • An alternate method is to wipe the pot out with a paper towel while it is still hot. This can be effective, but there’s more danger of burning yourself. Use heat-resistant gloves or wrap the paper towel around a long wooden stick to wipe the wax off the hot surface.

    Warning: Never use metal or any utensil with a serrated edge to clean wax off or you risk scratching and damaging the inner pot.

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    Wipe your pot with wax cleaner or mineral oil and wipe it down. Some wax pots come with a wax cleaning solution specifically designed to remove wax residue from the inner pot. If your pot didn’t come with cleaner, Mendes recommends using mineral oil to wipe down the inside of your pot. Pour some oil or cleaner onto a paper towel and thoroughly rub it into every surface in your pot. [3]
    • Do not use an acidic cleaner on an inner pot with plastic parts. The cleaner can damage or crack the pot.
    • Vegetable oil and baby oil are also effective in helping remove wax.
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    While this isn't required for using wax at home, it will keep wax stains from forming in your pot.
    • Let your pot air dry for 3-4 hours before using it again.
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Section 2 of 3:

Removing Wax from the Rim & Case

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    Even if your pot is empty, turn the heat on to loosen the wax residue on the outside of the pot. [4]
    • Wear a pair of rubber gloves to keep your hands clean.
    • Once the wax is melted, turn your wax pot off and unplug it.
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    Hold a popsicle stick in both hands with the long side horizontal to the pot’s rim. Pinch the flat end on both sides between your thumb and index finger. Use the thin edge of the popsicle stick to scrape wax off your wax pot’s rim. [5]
    • If the wax is totally melted, it will blend in with the rim. Wipe it up with rubbing alcohol and a paper towel.
    • Use any small, wooden straight-edge instead of a popsicle stick. Just remember that you’ll have to throw it out after the wax dries.
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    Once you’ve removed the thicker wax, pour rubbing alcohol into a paper towel. Wipe the rim and face by rubbing in one direction with each swipe to lift the wax. Clean any knobs or dials by lightly turning them with the paper towel in your hand. [6]
    • Turn your pot off before you wipe it down to avoid getting active electrical components wet.

    Tip: Some waxes will leave a little color behind. This doesn’t mean that your surface isn’t clean, though, and the color will likely dissipate as the pot cools.

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    Don’t leave the pot's exterior wet, especially if it has an electrical heating mechanism. Take a few dry paper towels and wipe down every face of your wax pot so that you soak up any residual alcohol or wax. [7]
    • Let your pot air dry for 2-3 hours before using it again.
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Section 3 of 3:

Cleaning a Homemade Wax Pot

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    Removing wax from a glass container or metal pan is the same as removing candle wax. If your improvised wax pot is a metal pan or heat-safe glass container, heat it up the way you normally would to begin melting the wax.
    • It’s usually best to heat glass containers in the microwave and metal pans on the stove.
    • Use a blow-dryer if you don’t have your normal heating method available or the heating element is damaged.
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    Once the wax is melted, pour it into a disposable heat-resistant container. Metal or thick plastic is best. Never pour wax down a drain, or you’ll risk permanently damaging the pipes. [8]
    • Never put melted wax into a container that may melt when exposed to high heat.
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    Heat the water on the stove in a pot or kettle for 10-15 minutes on high until it reaches a rolling boil.
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    Place your wax pot in the sink. Wear oven mitts to carry the pot or kettle of boiling water to the sink. Pour it into the jar or pan slowly until there’s 1–2 inches (2.5–5.1 cm) of space remaining at the top of the container. [9] If you accidentally fill the container to the point that it overflows, carefully dump out some of the water out.
    • Only dump the water out if there aren’t any wax bits in it.
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    The boiling water will melt any waxy particles, causing them to float on the water’s surface. Add cold water to the container. [10] As the water cools, the wax will harden again, allowing you to strain the water in a colander . Do this outside or over another pot to prevent any wax from getting in your drain.
    • Discard wax you don’t want to reuse.
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    Use a wooden spatula or spoon to scrape any residue or remaining bits of wax. Use a metal spatula or spoon to remove wax from a glass container , but don’t scrape too hard, or you’ll risk breaking or cracking the glass. [11]

    Tip: If your improvised pot has some sharper angles in it, get into hard-to-reach areas by using a cotton swab.

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    Pour a few squirts of mild dish soap into your wax pot, then fill it halfway with lukewarm water. Scrub the inside of your container with a sponge or clean cloth to remove any remaining wax residue. Empty the water and dry the interior of your wax pot with a clean paper towel, Mendes recommends. [12]
    • Let your pot air dry for 2-3 hours before using it again.
    • Repeat this entire process if there is still wax inside your pot.
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