Once your candle has 1/4" wax remaining on the bottom you can remove the melted with a few cotton balls, making sure to extinguish the flame first. Then, use warm soapy water to gently wash the inside of your container. Leave upside down to dry out.  Repurpose ideas: • pencil cup • bathroom storage (cotton balls, cotton swabs, scrunchies, bobby pins, etc.) • table centerpiece (mini acorns, potpourri, etc.) • misc. trinkets • spare change jar