Enjoy Your Candle with Confidence. Candles bring warmth, comfort, and ambiance to any space, but enjoying them safely is essential. By following these simple yet important guidelines, you can ensure your candles burn beautifully and safely every time.
Light
Lighting Your Candle the Right Way
To ignite your wood wick efficiently, tilt the candle slightly and allow the flame to catch across the full width of the wick. This helps the wick burn evenly from end to end, ensuring a steady flame and consistent wax melt. For optimal performance, allow your candle to burn for at least 60 to 90 minutes during its first use. This ensures the wax melts evenly to the jar’s edges, preventing tunneling and promoting a smooth, even burn throughout the candle’s life.
Create a Safe Burning Space
Place your candle on a stable, heat-resistant surface, away from flammable materials such as curtains, papers, or décor. Avoid placing it near drafts or vents, as this can cause uneven burning, excessive flickering, or soot buildup. Always keep your candle within sight while burning and never leave it unattended. Be sure to place it out of reach of children and pets.
Extinguish
Mind the Burn Time
To preserve the quality of your candle and wick, avoid burning it for longer than 3-4 hours at a time. Prolonged burning can cause the wick to weaken and the wax to overheat, impacting both safety and scent performance. Under no circumstances should you burn a candle on or near anything that could catch fire, including paper, fabric, or other flammable materials.
Extinguish with Care
For a clean and controlled extinguish, use a candle snuffer or wick dipper instead of blowing out the flame. This method minimizes smoke, prevents wax from splattering, and keeps the wick centered for a better burn next time.
Trim
Trim for a Clean Burn
Before each use, trim your wood wick to approximately 1/8 inch to ensure a clean, even burn. This prevents the flame from becoming too large, reduces flickering, and minimizes soot that could affect the candle’s performance. A properly trimmed wick promotes a longer lasting burn.
Keep the Wax Pool Clean
Ensure your candle’s wax pool is free of debris like wick trimmings, matches, or other debris, which could obstruct the wick. Any foreign material in the wax can interfere with proper burning, increase smoke, and pose a fire risk.
By following these simple steps, you can extend the life of your candle, enjoy a cleaner burn, and fill your space with beautiful scents and soothing crackles. Light your candle, relax, and let the warm glow create a moment of calm in your day.