How to Clean Phantom Wallet Dust: Remove Empty Token Accounts
Learn how to clean dust tokens from your Phantom wallet and recover locked SOL. Step-by-step guide to removing empty token accounts and reclaiming rent.
How to Clean Phantom Wallet Dust: Remove Empty Token Accounts
If you've been using Phantom wallet for a while, you've probably noticed something annoying: dozens of random tokens cluttering your wallet. These "dust tokens" and empty token accounts aren't just ugly—they're actually locking up your SOL.
In this guide, we'll show you how to clean your Phantom wallet and recover that locked SOL using Burntrash.
What is Phantom Wallet Dust?
Dust tokens in Phantom appear when:
- Airdrops send you random tokens you never asked for
- Swaps leave tiny remainders (0.000001 of some token)
- Scam tokens get deposited to your wallet
- Failed transactions create empty token accounts
Each of these token accounts requires ~0.002 SOL in rent to exist. With 50 empty accounts, that's 0.1 SOL locked up doing nothing!
The Problem with Manual Cleaning
Phantom wallet doesn't have a built-in way to bulk-close empty token accounts. You could:
- Go to each token individually
- Click "Remove from list"
- Hope it actually closes the account
But this doesn't always recover your SOL, and it takes forever if you have dozens of dust tokens.
How to Clean Phantom Wallet with Burntrash
Here's the fast way to clean your Phantom wallet:
Step 1: Connect Your Phantom Wallet
- Go to burntrash.fun
- Click "Connect Wallet"
- Select Phantom from the wallet list
- Approve the connection
Step 2: Scan for Empty Accounts
Burntrash automatically scans your wallet for:
- Empty token accounts (0 balance)
- Dust tokens (near-zero value)
- Accounts eligible for rent recovery
You'll see exactly how much SOL you can recover.
Step 3: Select and Burn
- Review the list of burnable accounts
- Select all or choose specific ones
- Click "Burn Selected"
- Approve the transaction in Phantom
Step 4: Recover Your SOL
Once confirmed, your empty token accounts are closed and the rent SOL is returned to your wallet. Typical recovery: 0.05 - 0.2 SOL depending on how cluttered your wallet was.
How Much SOL Can You Recover?
| Empty Accounts | SOL Recovered |
|---|---|
| 10 accounts | ~0.02 SOL |
| 25 accounts | ~0.05 SOL |
| 50 accounts | ~0.10 SOL |
| 100 accounts | ~0.20 SOL |
What About the Tokens?
Don't worry about losing valuable tokens:
- Burntrash only targets empty accounts (0 balance)
- Your actual tokens with value are never touched
- You can deselect any account you want to keep
Bonus: Play Plinko with Recovered SOL
After cleaning your wallet, why not have some fun? Burntrash includes a provably fair Plinko game where you can play with your recovered SOL.
- Multipliers up to 25x
- Fully on-chain and transparent
- No registration required
Turn your wallet garbage into entertainment! 🎮
Why Choose Burntrash Over Other Tools?
| Feature | Burntrash | Others |
|---|---|---|
| Phantom Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| Batch Burning | ✅ | Some |
| SOL Recovery | ✅ | ✅ |
| Built-in Games | ✅ | ❌ |
| No Registration | ✅ | Varies |
| Fee | 5% of recovered | Varies |
Is it safe to burn token accounts?
Yes! Burning empty token accounts is a native Solana operation. You're simply closing accounts with zero balance and recovering the rent.
Will I lose any tokens?
No. Burntrash only closes accounts with 0 balance. Your actual tokens are never affected.
How long does it take?
The scan takes seconds. Burning depends on network congestion, but typically completes in under a minute.
Does it work with other wallets?
Yes! Burntrash supports Phantom, Solflare, Backpack, and other Solana wallets.
Clean Your Phantom Wallet Today
Stop letting dust tokens clutter your wallet and lock up your SOL. Connect to Burntrash and clean your Phantom wallet in under 2 minutes.
Ready to clean up? 👉 Start Burning Now
Have questions? Join our community or reach out on Twitter @burntrash.
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