Candle care ensures a longer-lasting, safer, and more enjoyable candle experience. By following these simple tips, you can maximize your candle's burn time, maintain its scent throw, and create a clean, safe environment. Here’s everything you need to know about caring for your candles.

Burning

  • Never leave a candle unattended
  • Before lighting check the candle for cracks in the glass
  • Don't burn a candle for more than 4 hours at a time
  • Keep away from drafts they can cause the flame to smoke and burn unevenly
  • Keep away from flammable items or anything that can catch fire

Trimming

  • Trim the wick to about 3mm before burning
  • Trimming the wick helps the candle to burn evenly

Extinguishing

  • Don't use water to extinguish a candle
  • Use a candle snuffer or wick dipper to extinguish the candle

Other Tips

  • Keep candle out of reach of children
  • Place candles on a heat-resistant surface
  • Remove any charred pieces of wick after the candle has cooled

 

By following these tips, you can enhance the longevity and safety of your candles.

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