Ultimate Guide to Cleaning Your Solana Wallet in 2026

If you've been active on Solana, your wallet is probably cluttered with empty token accounts, spam NFTs, and worthless tokens. Here's the thing: each of these accounts has SOL locked up as rent, and you can get it back.

In this comprehensive guide, we'll show you exactly how to clean your Solana wallet, recover locked SOL, and keep your wallet optimized going forward.

What Are Empty Token Accounts on Solana?

Every time you receive a new token on Solana, a token account is created in your wallet. This account requires a small amount of SOL as a "rent" deposit—usually around 0.002 SOL per account.

Here's where it gets interesting:

• When you sell or transfer all of a token, the account becomes empty
• The SOL rent deposit remains locked in that empty account

• You can have dozens or even hundreds of these empty accounts
• That's potentially 0.1 - 1+ SOL just sitting there, locked up!

Why Do Empty Accounts Accumulate?

• Trading tokens: Every swap creates new token accounts
• Airdrops: Spam projects send you worthless tokens

• NFT mints: Failed or sold NFTs leave empty accounts
• DeFi interactions: Lending, staking, and LP positions create accounts

How Much SOL Can You Recover?

The amount varies based on your activity:

Pro tip: At current prices, even 0.5 SOL is significant. Don't leave money on the table!

How to Clean Your Solana Wallet (Step-by-Step)

Step 1: Connect Your Wallet

Visit Burntrash.fun and connect your Solana wallet. We support:

• Phantom
• Solflare

• Backpack
• And more...

The scanner will automatically detect your wallet and begin analyzing your accounts.

Step 2: Review Empty Accounts

Once connected, you'll see a complete breakdown of:

• Empty token accounts: Accounts with 0 balance
• Spam NFTs: Known scam/spam NFTs that can be burned

• Dust tokens: Tokens worth less than the gas to sell
• Recoverable SOL: Total amount you can get back

Step 3: Select Accounts to Close

You have full control over which accounts to close:

• Select individual accounts, or
• Use "Select All" for a quick cleanup

• Review the total SOL you'll recover

Step 4: Confirm and Recover

Click "Burn & Recover" to initiate the transaction. Here's what happens:

• Empty accounts are closed
• Spam tokens/NFTs are burned

• SOL rent deposits are returned to your wallet
• You get a cleaner, more organized wallet

The entire process takes about 30 seconds!

Why Use Burntrash for Wallet Cleaning?

1. Completely Free to Use

Unlike some competitors, Burntrash doesn't charge fees for closing empty accounts. You only pay the minimal Solana network fee.

2. Safe and Secure

• No private keys required
• Open source and auditable

• Non-custodial (we never hold your funds)

3. Play Plinko with Your Recovered SOL

Here's what makes Burntrash unique: you can play our provably fair Plinko game with your recovered SOL. Win up to 25x multipliers!

4. Batch Processing

Close hundreds of accounts in a single transaction, saving time and gas fees.

Common Questions About Solana Wallet Cleaning

Is it safe to close empty token accounts?

Yes! Closing an empty token account simply returns the rent deposit to you. If you need that token again in the future, a new account will be created automatically.

Will I lose any tokens or NFTs?

No—you're only closing empty accounts. Accounts with any balance (even dust) are clearly marked and protected.

How often should I clean my wallet?

We recommend cleaning your wallet:

• Monthly if you're an active trader
• Weekly if you're a heavy DeFi user

• After any major NFT mint or airdrop season

What about spam NFTs?

Spam NFTs can be safely burned. These are typically:

• Fake airdrops with malicious links
• Rug pulled project remnants

• Worthless promotional NFTs

Burning them removes them from your wallet AND recovers the rent deposit.

Comparison: Burntrash vs Other Solana Wallet Cleaners

## Advanced Tips for Wallet Optimization

1. Check Before Major Transactions

Clean your wallet before bridging or large swaps. Fewer accounts = simpler transactions.

2. Avoid Spam Airdrops

Be cautious about random token airdrops. Some are scams, and they all create accounts that lock up your SOL.

3. Regular Maintenance

Set a reminder to clean your wallet monthly. Small recoveries add up over time!

4. Use Burntrash's Plinko Feature

Already cleaned your wallet? Try your luck with Plinko! It's provably fair, and you could multiply your recovered SOL.

Start Cleaning Your Wallet Today

Don't leave SOL locked in useless accounts. In just 30 seconds, you can:

✅ Recover locked SOL from empty accounts
✅ Remove spam NFTs and tokens
✅ Organize your wallet
✅ Play Plinko with your gains!

Clean Your Wallet Now →

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Last updated: February 2026

Burntrash is the all-in-one Solana wallet cleaner and Plinko game. Clean your wallet, recover SOL, and play to win!