Candle Care and Safety Guidelines:
Always trim wick and check for debris
Before you light a candle, always trim wick to ¼ inch and remove any debris left in wax pool such as wick trimmings or matches. Any debris will add more fuel to candle than it’s designed to handle. Too much fuel can cause flame to unexpectedly flare up or even start a small fire near candle flame. Wicks that are left long or crooked can cause uneven burning, dripping, flaring and sooting. Trimming wicks will help prolong life of your candle. Your candles will burn up to 25% longer if you trim wick every couple of hours.
Get it right the first time
Just like first cut is the deepest, that first burn is most important. Candles should burn one hour for every 1 inch in diameter of actual candle size. For example, a candle that is 2 inches across should burn for 2 hours. If a candle is not burned long enough to allow wax to liquefy or to melt from edge to edge of container, it will create a “memory ring”. Once a candle has “memory ring”, it will continue to tunnel for life of candle.
Don’t keep candles burning for longer than indicated on manufacturer’s instructions
Burning a candle for too long will cause carbon to collect on wick, leading it to “mushroom”. The wick will then become unstable and produce a dangerously large flame. Plus, your candle will start to smoke and release soot. Avoid this by always following manufacturer’s instructions. In general, it is recommended that candles do not burn for longer than four hours and cool for at least two hours before relighting.
Keep flame away from moving air
When burning a candle, avoid proximity to fans, air conditioners, open windows, or crowded areas with people walking back and forth. Moving air can disturb flame, resulting in black marks on glass.
Store your candles properly
Store candles in a cool, dark and dry place with lid on to keep them clean of dust and debris, and to help protect wax and fragrance. Highly fragrant candles have a life span of 6 to 12 months, depending on scent. If you enjoy fragranced candles, then use and replace them often to avoid deterioration in appearance and performance.