Candle Care

Basic Candle Care

  1. Each time you light your candle, be sure to let the wax in your candle melt completely to the edges of the container (about 1 hour) before blowing it out. This will help prevent “tunneling" where only the wax in the center of the candle melts down. 
  2. For the best candle care, remember to avoid burning any candle for more than 3 or 4 hours at a time. This is a safety precaution and will make it so that your candle can be used again on multiple occasions. 
  3. Trimming the wick of your candle before you relight it is essential to keeping your candles clean and burning nicely. Always check that the wick is centered in the melted wax and regularly trim to about ¼” tall. One way to do this is by using a wick trimmer which is angled to make it easy. Using a pair of scissors can also do the job.
  4. If you don't like the smoke of an extinguished wick, try using a wick snuffer or dipper. A snuffer is placed over the flame, whereas a wick dipper is a bent tool that makes it easy to dip a lit wick into the wax pool to extinguish the flame then pull it back up for the next lighting. 
  5. To keep dust out of your candle when it is cooled and not in use, remember to cover yours a few hours later with a paper topper, lid or cotton bag that it may have come with.

How To Store Candles

Most candles stay in good condition for around 12-16 months after purchase. While you can still use old candles, you’ll probably find that the quality of their burn, fragrance, and color has diminished. Knowing how to store candles correctly helps you keep them fresh for as long as possible.

Temperature and light exposure are two key factors in candle degradation. So it’s a good idea to keep yours in a cool, dark place like a cupboard or basement. Some people even place their spare candles under a glass cloche so they can remain on display even during storage.

If you notice condensation on the surface of your stored candles, it means the temperature is changing too frequently. Wipe them with a paper towel and store them somewhere with a more consistent temperature.