chrisasst Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 Do you use Mold Cleaner & Wax Remover or what do you use to clean your pot and molds after each round? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judyvega Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 Heat gun or oven (set low, like at 200) - if you use the oven, set your items upside down on a baking sheet covered w/foil - then wipe out w/paper towel - heat gun, just zap and wipe out w/paper towels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grama Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 My presto pot comes clean with just wiping with paper towel. My molds - I keep electric presto griddle turned on to 225 when making candles - just put your molds on it, the wax melts, and then all you have to do is wipe clean with pt. Also use the griddle to keep pouring pots warm. hth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joym Posted April 14, 2007 Share Posted April 14, 2007 The only time I use a wax remover/cleaner is if I had poured a red or other deep/dark color and then need to use the mold for a white or very light color candle. "Goo-Gone" and "De'solv'it" both work well for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGirl Posted April 14, 2007 Share Posted April 14, 2007 Heat them up and wipe them out with Bounty paper towels. I have tried others but Bounty soaks up the best with no lint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darbla Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 What about your pour pots (I don't have a Presto pot)? Mine have plastic handles so they can't go in an oven. I've been pouring boiling water into the pour pots with my votive molds inside, swishing it all around, and pouring the water onto an ant bed outside. It seems like more work than it ought to be when I end up doing this 2 or more times before I feel they're clean enough, and every time I fire up a stove eye to boil the water I'm burning up more money. Is there a better (possibly more economical) way to clean the pour pots? Even with that there is usually still some residual scent from the previous FO sticking around the pour pot and molds. Is this normal and nothing to worry about? I don't want the previous FO affecting the next one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaydee Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 I wipe out my pots immediately after pouring. I do use the wax remover to get rid of the scent and it does a great job there. I actually dilute it and pour with water into a spray bottle. If I'm not quick enough I use the heat gun. I do have the smallest space imaginable so I have an old griddle with water in it and can put the pots in there to simmer it off too. Another thing I found that works great are the EQUate brand baby wipes at Walmart. They are the best. I've left my bag open several times and they don't even dry out. It is the big refill bag. Those work slick and I use them to always wipe my spoons off right away. HTH:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisasst Posted August 8, 2007 Author Share Posted August 8, 2007 won't water rust the votive molds? It did mine a little.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 I don't use water on any metal molds. Just put them upside down in a warm oven and wipe out with a clean paper towel or cloth.What about your pour pots (I don't have a Presto pot)? Mine have plastic handles so they can't go in an oven.Too bad you don't have a Presto - After cleaning the Presto, I turn it on to warm and place the pour pot in it. This melts the wax but not the handle. Best way to clean a pour pot is to not allow it to get funky! If I have excess, I pour that into another container to save and I immediately wipe out the pour pot with clean paper towels or cloths. It can be set on a heated surface briefly to melt any minor residue in the bottom. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auntie S Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 What about silicone molds. I always have some residue left in them. Does anyone use the baby wipes on themAuntieS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForHisGlory Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 I use paper towels and the "unscented" baby wipes work the best! Couldn't do without them. Plus, I can use the containers to store small wax embeds.The have the No. 5 on the bottom so they are polypro! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darbla Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 Thank you all for the info!So it's no problem if the pots and molds still smell like the previous scent that was used in them? It doesn't affect the next scent you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 Thank you all for the info!So it's no problem if the pots and molds still smell like the previous scent that was used in them? It doesn't affect the next scent you use?Depends on how much that scent bugs you still being there. Most don't worry about it. It bugs me if its a strong scent and then I have to clean it out before starting over. I've switched to all glass pour pots so I can wash them easily...molds I don't find that the scent stays in the metal molds for too long if you get the wax out. I hate using mold cleaner, but I do have it and have used it on occasion. All the silicone molds I just wash or throw in the dishwaher on the top shelf with no dry cycle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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