Candle Tips

How to Use Candles Properly

For Both Types:

✔️ First Burn is the Most Important

Allow the wax pool to reach the edges before extinguishing (typically 1-2 hours for smaller candles, 3-4 hours for larger ones).

This prevents tunneling, where only the center burns, wasting wax.

✔️ Trim the Wick Regularly

Keep the wick trimmed to ¼ inch to prevent excessive soot and flickering.

Long wicks produce larger flames, uneven burns, and black smoke.

✔️ Avoid Drafts

Candles placed near fans, open windows, or air vents burn unevenly.

If the flame flickers excessively, move the candle to a more stable environment.

✔️ Use a Candle Snuffer to Extinguish

Blowing out a candle can create smoke and splatter hot wax.

A snuffer gently extinguishes the flame without mess.

✔️ Burn Candles in Safe Intervals

Avoid burning for more than 4 hours at a time to prevent overheating and wick mushrooming.

Let the wax cool before relighting.

How to Make Candles Burn Longer

🔥 Burn to the Edges Every Time

A full melt pool prevents wax from building up on the sides.

If tunneling occurs, wrap aluminum foil around the top of the candle while burning (leave an opening for the wick). This helps heat the edges.

🔥 Trim & Maintain the Wick

A properly trimmed wick ensures a clean, slow burn.

If a wick is too short, it may struggle to stay lit. Let some wax burn off before trimming.

🔥 Keep the Candle Clean

Remove wick trimmings and dust from the wax surface.

Avoid mixing burnt debris into the wax, as it can affect burning quality.

🔥 Choose the Right Candle Size for the Space

A small candle in a large room may burn faster because the fragrance disperses more quickly.

Use larger or multiple candles for spacious areas.

How to Store Candles Properly

🕯️ Keep Candles Away from Direct Sunlight

Heat and UV rays can fade colours, melt the surface, and weaken scent strength.

Store in a cool, dry place away from windows.

🕯️ Avoid Extreme Temperature Changes

Freezing temperatures can cause wax to crack.

Excessive heat can soften or warp candles.

🕯️ Store in an Airtight Container or Wrap in Plastic

Helps preserve the fragrance by preventing exposure to air.

Avoid storing candles near strong-smelling items (like spices or cleaning products) as wax can absorb odors.

🕯️ Store Pillar Candles Upright

Prevents warping and helps maintain the shape.

Avoid stacking heavy objects on top of them.

🕯️ For Container Candles: Keep the Lid On

Prevents dust accumulation and preserves the scent.

If the candle didn’t come with a lid, cover it with plastic wrap or place it in a storage bag.

How to Enhance Candle Fragrance

🌸 Use a Candle Warmer

Instead of lighting the wick, a candle warmer gently heats the wax, releasing fragrance without burning.

Ideal for people sensitive to smoke or soot.

🌸 Burn in a Smaller, Enclosed Space

A candle’s scent is stronger in bedrooms or bathrooms than in large open living rooms.

To scent a bigger room, use multiple candles of the same fragrance.

🌸 Layer Fragrances

Light different candles with complementary scents (e.g., vanilla + cinnamon, lavender + sandalwood).

Avoid clashing strong scents (e.g., citrus + musk).

🌸 Trim the Wick to Reduce Smoke

A clean-burning wick prevents soot, which can dull the fragrance.

🌸 Let the Wax Pool Form Completely

A deep wax pool allows more fragrance to release.

If only the centre burns, the scent throw will be weak.

🌸 Choose Candles with High-Quality Wax & Fragrance Oils

Natural waxes like soy, beeswax, or coconut wax hold fragrance longer than paraffin.

Wood wicks often produce a stronger scent throw than cotton wicks.