TIPS FOR LONG LASTING CANDLES

Care & Safety

To properly care for a soy wax candle, always trim the wick to 1/4 inch before lighting, burn it until a full melt pool forms, and avoid drafts and overheating by keeping it away from windows, fans, and air vents. 

Here’s a more detailed guide:

Before Burning:

  • Trim the wick:

Before each burn, trim the wick to about 1/4 inch to prevent soot and ensure a clean, even burn. 

  • Choose a safe location:

Place the candle on a heat-resistant surface, away from drafts, flammable materials, and children/pets. 

  • Initial Burn:

For the first burn, allow the candle to burn until a full melt pool forms across the entire surface, which typically takes 2-3 hours, or 1 hour per inch of candle diameter. 

  • Avoid long burns:

Don’t burn the candle for more than 3-4 hours at a time to prevent overheating and uneven burning. 

While Burning:

  • Maintain a clean burn:

Keep the wick trimmed to 1/4 inch to prevent soot and ensure a clean burn. 

  • Avoid drafts:

Keep the candle away from drafts, windows, fans, and air vents to prevent uneven burning and soot. 

  • Extinguish properly:

Use a candle snuffer or dip the wick into the wax to extinguish the flame, rather than blowing it out. 

  • Never leave a burning candle unattended:

Always supervise a burning candle and ensure it is extinguished before leaving the room. 

After Burning:

  • Allow to cool completely: Let the candle cool completely before handling or moving it. 
  • Store properly: Store the candle in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve the fragrance and prevent wax discoloration. 
  • Reusing the jar: Once the candle is finished, you can easily clean and reuse or recycle the container. 

Additional Tips:

  • Changes to the appearance of your candle is natural:

Soy wax candles may develop a slight “frosting” or discoloration on the surface, which is normal and does not affect the quality of the candle. 

  • Don’t burn a candle all the way down:

Always leave a small amount of wax in the jar to prevent accidents and ensure a safe burn. 

  • Follow the burning instructions on the caution sticker:

Some candles may have specific burning instructions on a sticker located on the bottom of the jar.