Put your feet up and relax under the warm glow of your favorite candle – as today we are finally going to reveal the secret to a truly magical candle-burning experience.
Let’s get started.
Tip 1: Trim and maintain wick
Candles burn at their best with a properly maintained wick. You want to trim your wooden wick before every bur using a pair of scissor or wick trimmer to cut your wick down to a 1/4-inch length. This will prevent both excessive soot and uneven burning.
Tip 2: Wait for the full pool to form.
Always light your wooden wick from the base, closest to the wax, and ensure the full width of the wick is alight. Let the wax melt until it reaches the edges of the candle. This helps prevent tunneling and contributes to an even burn.
Tip 3: Light up candles but responsibly.
Love candles too much? We get it, that cozy glow is irresistible. But remember candles also like to doze off sometimes. It’s best to give your candle a 2-3 hour period of glow time for optimum burning.
Tip 4: End the evening with a goodnight kiss
Whenever you’re ready to blow out the flame, a gentle blow or wick dipper can help prevent wax splatter and keep your wick in place. In the end, it’s the tiny things that count, isn’t it?
Tip 5: Stow Away Properly
Candle care doesn’t end with the end of the light. Same goes for storing when they’re not in use. Our recommendation? Make sure they’re kept in a cool, dry place – since candles are introverts and don’t do well in extreme temperatures and direct sunlight.
