✨ Smells amazing. Keeps bugs away. Made with leftovers.
🧂 What You’ll Need:
- 4 candles (used or new – any kind)
- 1 tsp ground coffee
- 1–2 tbsp cloves
- Old wicks (from the melted candles)
- A heat-safe container (glass or metal, not plastic)
- A pot for melting
- A stick or skewer (to position the wick)
🔧 Step-by-Step Instructions:
🔹 Step 1: Melt the Candles
Place the 4 candles in a pot over low heat and let them melt completely.
✅ Save the old wicks – you’ll reuse one!
🔹 Step 2: Prep the Container
Pour the melted wax into a heatproof container (jar, cup, or tin).
🛑 Do not use plastic.
🔹 Step 3: Add Cloves
Sprinkle in a generous amount of cloves. Clove contains eugenol, a natural mosquito and fly repellent. 🌿
🔹 Step 4: Add Coffee
Add 1 teaspoon of ground coffee and stir well.
☕ The scent of coffee blends beautifully with clove and helps neutralize bad odors.
🔹 Step 5: Insert the Wick
Secure the wick (saved from earlier) using a stick across the top of the container.
Position it right in the center and let the wax cool and harden – about 15–30 minutes.
🔹 Step 6: Trim & Light
Once the candle has solidified, remove the stick and trim the wick to ½ inch.
✨ Light it up and enjoy the beautiful aroma and bug protection.
🌟 Bonus Benefits:
- 🦟 Repels mosquitoes, flies & gnats
- 🌸 Makes your home smell like a cozy café
- ♻️ Eco-friendly – reuses old wax & wicks
- 💰 Saves money on store-bought repellents
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