Candle Care Guide

Proper candle care not only extends the life of your candle but also ensures a safe and enjoyable experience. Follow these guidelines to get the most out of your candles.

Proper Burning Techniques

  • For the first burn, allow the wax to melt completely across the surface to the edges of the container (about 3-4 hours). This prevents tunneling and ensures even burning throughout the life of your candle.
  • Limit burn time a maximum of 4 hours at a time to prevent overheating and maintain the integrity of the fragrance.
  • Always place your candle on a heat-resistant surface away from drafts, which can cause uneven burning.
Pro Tip:

Use a candle warmer for a flameless alternative that still releases fragrance while preserving your candle longer.

Wick Maintenance

  • Trim your wick to ¼ inch before each lighting. This prevents excessive smoke, soot, and mushrooming.
  • If you notice the flame is too high or flickering excessively, extinguish the candle, let it cool, trim the wick, and relight.
  • Remove any debris from the wax pool (such as wick trimmings or matches) to prevent flare-ups.
Pro Tip:

Keep your wick trimmer near your candle so you don't forget to use it before each burn!

Safety Tips

  • Never leave a burning candle unattended.
  • Keep candles away from children, pets, and flammable materials.
  • Discontinue use when only ½ inch of wax remains at the bottom of the container. This is very important!
  • Allow the candle to cool completely before moving or handling.
  • If the flame becomes too high, extinguish the candle, let it cool, and trim the wick before relighting.
Pro Tip:

Set a timer when burning candles to ensure you never forget to extinguish them.

Maximizing Candle Life

  • Store candles in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent color fading and wax softening.
  • Keep the wax pool free of debris such as wick trimmings and matches.
  • To preserve fragrance, keep your candle covered when not in use.
  • Avoid burning candles in drafty areas, which can cause uneven burning and reduce the overall life of your candle.
  • Allow the candle to burn long enough during each use for the melt pool to reach the edges of the container.
Pro Tip:

When your candle is finished, clean and reuse the container as a stylish holder for cotton swabs, a chic container for makeup brushes, or even to organize small office supplies.