How to Make a Candle Using Coffee

Did you know you can make a candle using coffee? Yes, you can with BEST HOME TIPS‘s DIY tutorial! Your house will surely smell like coffee when you light it up. It’s amazing, especially if you love drinking coffee. Not only will it make your space smell good, but it will also keep the mosquitoes and insects away because of the strong and pungent smell.

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It is a simple solution to a common household problem. Mosquitoes prefer warm weather. That is why they are active during summer. They can be dangerous as they can spread bacteria and diseases easily. If you are dealing with mosquitoes in your home, you should try this homemade solution. It uses natural ingredients, unlike products in stores that contain harmful chemicals.

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DIY Coffee Candle Ingredients

• 1 cup of water
• container
• 2 tablespoons of coffee powder
• glass container
• cooking oil (new or used)
• aluminum bottle cap
• wick

How to Make a Coffee Candle for Insects and Mosquitoes

Step 1:

In a container, add one cup of water and two tablespoons of coffee powder. Mix until dissolved.

Step 2:

Transfer the mixture to a glass container, then pour the oil. You can use new cooking oil or used cooking oil. Just remember that it may smell when you use old cooking oil. Let it sit for 5 minutes.

Step 3:

Take the aluminum cap and make a hole in the center using a nail and hammer.

Step 4:

Insert the wick into the hole of the aluminum cap. Make sure it does not go all the way through. Place the cap with the wick on top of the oil. It should float on top.

Step 5:

Light the candle and place it in areas where you see mosquitoes and insects.

How to Make a Candle Using Coffee