Candle Care
1. Trim the Wick Regularly
Why It’s Important:
Trimming your candle wick is a crucial step in proper candle care. It helps ensure a clean and even burn, reduces the build-up of soot, and prevents unnecessary smoke. More importantly, it extends the overall life of the candle and enhances the scent throw, allowing the fragrance to diffuse more effectively throughout your space. An untrimmed wick can cause an overly large flame, which produces excess heat, burns the wax too quickly, and may lead to flickering or smoking.
How to Do It:
Use a wick trimmer or a pair of scissors to cut the wick to approximately 1cm above the surface of the wax. This length promotes a steady, controlled flame and minimizes the risk of smoke or uneven burning. Avoid lighting a wick that has become overly charred or is too long, as this can affect both the appearance and performance of the candle.
When to Trim:
Trim the wick before the first burn to set the foundation for a clean, efficient burn. Repeat this before every subsequent use to maintain the recommended 1cm length. Regular trimming helps preserve the candle’s quality, prevents issues such as soot and flickering, and ensures a consistent, enjoyable burn every time.
2. Allow the Candle to Burn Long Enough
Why It’s Important:
The first burn is crucial. Allow the wax pool to reach the edge of the container to prevent “tunnelling.” Tunnelling occurs when the candle burns down the middle, leaving unmelted wax along the sides.
How to Do It:
- For the first burn, allow the candle to burn for at least 2–3 hours so the wax melts evenly across the surface.
- Avoid extinguishing the candle before a full melt pool is achieved, even if the process seems slow.
After the First Burn:
Once the wax has melted fully across the top, the candle will be more likely to burn evenly during future uses.
3. Burn in Intervals for Maximum Burn Time
Estimated Burn Times:
- Small Candle: Up to 60 hours
- Large 2-Wick Candle: Up to 90 hours
These burn times are approximate and depend on proper candle care and burning conditions.
Why It’s Important:
To extend your candle’s life and achieve the estimated burn time, it is important not to overheat the vessel. Burning the candle for too long at once can cause the container to become excessively hot, accelerating the burn and wasting wax.
How to Do It:
- When enjoying the candle for longer sessions, burn it in intervals of around 2 hours.
- Avoid burning the candle for more than 2–3 hours continuously to protect both the wax and the vessel.
- Follow all candle-care recommendations to help your Small Candle burn for up to 60 hours and your Large 2-Wick Candle burn for up to 90 hours.
4. Keep Candles in a Draft-Free Zone
Why It’s Important:
Candles should burn in a calm, still environment to ensure a clean and even burn. Drafts can cause flickering, uneven melting, and faster burning, which may reduce the candle’s overall burn time.
How to Do It:
- Keep candles away from open windows, vents, fans, and breezy areas.
- Avoid placing candles near heat sources.
5. Never Leave a Candle Unattended
Why It’s Important:
Candles can pose a fire risk if left unattended. Drafts, pets, or unstable placement can quickly lead to accidents.
How to Do It:
- Always remain in the room while your candle is lit.
- Keep candles out of reach of children and pets.
- Place candles on a stable, heat-resistant surface away from flammable items.
6. Extinguish the Candle Properly
Why It’s Important:
Incorrectly extinguishing a candle can cause wax splatter, wick damage, or excessive smoke.
How to Do It:
- Using a Snuffer: Place the snuffer over the flame and gently lower it to extinguish the candle cleanly.
- Blowing It Out: If you choose to blow out the candle, do so gently to avoid smoke and wax splashes.
7. Let the Candle Cool Before Moving It
Why It’s Important:
Moving a hot candle can result in spills, burns, or damage to the wax and container.
How to Do It:
- Allow the candle to cool for at least 30 minutes after extinguishing it.
- Move the candle only once the wax has fully solidified.
8. Proper Storage
Why It’s Important:
Proper storage protects your candle’s scent, colour, shape, and overall quality.
How to Do It:
- Store the candle in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat sources.
- Always cover your candle with its lid to preserve its fragrance and protect it from dust.