Candle Care Tips

Candle Care 101 🔥

Make Every Burn Count

A few easy habits mean a cleaner flame, a stronger scent, and a candle that lasts way longer. Here's your cheat sheet.

Memorize these five

The Golden Rules

¼″

Trim before every burn

A short wick means a steady flame and way less soot.

2–3 hrs

Go long on the first burn

Let the melted wax reach the edges so your candle doesn't tunnel.

4 hrs

Max per session

Then blow it out, let it cool, trim, and relight next time.

12″

Give it space

Keep 12″ clear of anything that can catch, and candles at least 3″ apart.

½″

Know when to stop

When about ½″ of wax is left, it's time to retire it.

And always: never leave a burning candle unattended.

Something's off?

Quick Fixes

Black smoke or a big flame

Blow it out, let it cool, trim the wick to ¼″, and relight. Check for drafts from fans, vents, or open windows too.

A hole down the middle

That's tunneling, usually from a short first burn. The foil trick can save it. See how →

The scent feels weak

Give it time. Scent fills the room best once the melted wax reaches the edges of the jar, so let it burn a little longer.

A tiny, struggling flame

The wick may be trimmed too short. Let it burn a few minutes to find its footing. Still struggling? Let us know.

No wick, no problem

Wax Melt Care

  • Use a wax warmerElectric or tealight, made for wax melts. Never melt wax directly over a flame or on the stove.
  • Start with 1–2 cubesAdd another if you want the scent turned up.
  • Swap when the scent fadesLet the wax cool and harden, then pop it out. A few minutes in the freezer makes it slide right out.
  • Same safety rules applyDon't leave a tealight warmer unattended, and keep warmers away from kids and pets.

Ready for your next favorite?

Finished jar? Once it's empty and cool, wash it out with warm, soapy water and give it a second life. Then come find your next scent.

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