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Candle Care 101A Guide to Caring for CandlesCandles, like people, do so much better when you care for them properly! A gorgeous candle can change the whole vibe of a room. Candle care instructions maximize ingredients and allow candle fragrances to flow around your home. We explore basics from lighting a candle to making a candle burn evenly so you can enjoy fine candles for longer. |
Candle Care 101: Preparing Your Candle for its First Burn
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How to center your wickLift the wick straight and ensure it’s as central as possible. If the wick drifts during burning, centering the candle wick by moving it while the wax is still soft – but not hot. Why center the wick on a candle? Because it promotes an even, clean burn. |
How to trim your wickWhy trim candle wicks at all? Trimming a candle prevents sooty wick debris, so knowing how to trim a candle wick is the skill for keeping your candles burning for longer. When trimming candle wick, you want at least ¼ of an inch left. Use a wick trimmer or sharp scissors to do this. |
Clean Debris from CandleCleaning candle debris prevents unpleasant smells caused by burning dust particles. Dust can usually be picked off with your fingers without causing damage to the candle. |
Burning Your Candle – The Right Way
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How to light a candleIt’s finally time to light a candle! Knowing how to light a new candle becomes simpler by learning how to use a candle lighter. Candle lighters are long, thin, and allow you to reach wicks in any candle holder. |
How to make a candle burn evenlyKnowing how to burn a candle evenly keeps your candles looking fabulous for longer. Burning a candle evenly means: |
How to make a candle smell strongerMany people wonder how to make candles smell stronger. You can increase candle smell by: |
Candle Care and Maintenance
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How long should you burn a candle?How long can a candle burn? In theory, you can burn a candle for how long it says on the packaging. Ideally, burn your candle for 2-3 hours, and extinguish it when you leave the room. |
How to clean my candle after burningFiguring out how to clean a candle that’s got sooty or has dust trapped in it saves a lot of candles from being thrown away. You can wipe a candle with a warm, dust-free cloth, or simply remove dust and debris by hand. |
Candle care tipsOur candle care instructions will help you make the most of your candles for many burns to come. You can also try: |
