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The Ultimate Guide to Candle Care: Make Your Candles Last Longer
Candles aren’t just a beautiful addition to your home—they’re an experience. To get the most out of your candles and extend their lifespan, it’s essential to follow a few simple care tips. At Burning Intentions, we’re committed to helping you enjoy every moment your candles bring. Here’s a quick guide to proper candle care that ensures clean, even burns and lasting enjoyment.
1. Trim Your Wick Before Each Burn
Before lighting your candle, always trim the wick to 1/4 inch. This prevents excessive soot, flickering flames, and uneven burning. If you notice a “mushroom” shape on the wick, trim it off before relighting. A properly trimmed wick helps your candle burn longer and cleaner.
2. Let the Wax Pool Reach the Edges
When you light a candle, allow the wax to melt evenly across the surface before extinguishing it. This prevents tunneling (when wax sticks to the sides) and ensures you use all the wax in the jar. A full melt pool maximizes the burn time and fragrance throw.
3. Burn in the Right Conditions
Place your candle in a stable, draft-free environment. Avoid areas with open windows, fans, or air vents, as drafts can cause uneven burning. Limit burns to 3-4 hours at a time to prevent overheating, which can reduce your candle’s lifespan.
4. Store Candles Properly
To preserve your candles’ quality, store them in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Exposure to heat or sunlight can cause discoloration or weaken the fragrance. Cover candles to protect them from dust and debris when not in use.
5. Use Candle Accessories
Invest in accessories like wick trimmers and snuffers. A wick trimmer keeps your wick at the ideal length, while a snuffer extinguishes the flame safely without creating smoke. These tools not only enhance your candle experience but also prolong its life.
6. Choose High-Quality Candles
The type of candle you choose matters. Burning Intentions candles are made with natural soy wax, clean fragrance oils, and cotton wicks for a cleaner, longer burn. Quality candles like ours offer better fragrance throw, reduce soot, and provide a healthier environment for you and your loved ones.
7. Repurpose Your Candle Jars
Once your candle is finished, clean the jar to give it a new life. Place the jar in the freezer to harden leftover wax, then remove it. Wash with warm, soapy water, and repurpose the jar as a planter, organizer, or decorative piece.
Extend the Life of Your Favorite Candles
Proper candle care not only helps you enjoy your candles to the fullest but also makes them last longer. By following these simple tips, you’ll ensure even burns, maximize fragrance, and enhance the overall experience.
Ready to elevate your candle game? Shop Burning Intentions’ collection of handcrafted, non-toxic soy candles and discover the difference quality makes. Light up your space with fragrances designed to inspire and soothe.
Visit us today and make every burn count!
