Candle Care

Candle Care Tips:

Proper candle care is essential to ensure a clean, safe, and long-lasting burn. Here are some important candle care tips to follow:

• Each time you light your candle, let the wax melt completely to the edges of the container (about 2 hours) before extinguishing it. This helps prevent “tunneling,” where only the center wax melts down, ensuring an even burn.
• For the best candle care, avoid burning your candle for more than 4 hours at a time. This safety measure not only preserves your candle but ensures you can enjoy it multiple times.
• Trim the wick to about ¼” before each use. Keeping the wick short and centered helps maintain a clean, even burn.
• If you dislike the smoke when extinguishing a candle, use a wick snuffer or dipper. A snuffer extinguishes the flame, while a dipper gently dips the wick into the wax pool.
• Keep dust out by covering your candle with its lid once it has cooled.

Candle Care Safety Tips:

• Never leave a burning candle unattended or burn it near anything flammable.
• Always keep candles out of the reach of children and pets.
• Place your candle on a stable, heat-resistant surface. For candles in metal vessels, using a cork or stone coaster is ideal as these materials can get hotter.
• Keep the wax pool free of wick trimmings and debris, and burn candles in a well-ventilated room to avoid uneven burning.
• Never fall asleep while a candle is burning.
• If the flame flickers or becomes too high, extinguish the candle and let it cool before relighting.
• Know when to say goodbye! Stop using the candle once only ½” of wax remains at the bottom.

By following these candle care tips, you’ll enjoy a safer, cleaner, and more satisfying experience with your candles every time.