Welcome to your ultimate candle care guide! If you’re anything like us at The Scented Essence, lighting a candle is more than just adding fragrance to a room—it’s about creating an experience, setting a mood, and indulging in a moment of pure bliss. Whether you're enjoying a quiet evening with a good book or hosting a gathering with friends, a well-cared-for candle can make all the difference.
But did you know that how you care for your candle can greatly impact its performance and longevity? From the first light to the very last flicker, following a few simple tips can help you enjoy the full, luxurious experience our non-toxic candles are designed to offer. Plus, with our eco-friendly packaging and repurposing ideas, you’ll get to extend that magic far beyond the last burn.
In this blog, we’ll share all our best candle care secrets—tried and tested—so you can get the most out of your beautiful candles, every single time. So, grab your favorite scent, get cozy and let’s dive into the world of perfect candle care.
🕯️ 1. First Burn Matters
When lighting your candle for the first time, allow it to burn for 4 hours, depending on the size of your candle. This ensures a full melt pool across the surface, preventing tunneling and giving you the longest burn time. As our candles are non toxic, a full melt pool is also required to attain the strongest scent.
✂️ 2. Trim the Wick
Before each use, trim the wick to around 4 mm. This helps control the flame height, reduces soot, and extends the life of your candle. We recommend using a wick trimmer for the best results but if you don't have one yet, scissors or a piece of tissue will do.
🌬️ 3. Snuff, Don’t Blow
Extinguish your candle using a snuffer. This prevents smoke and keeps the fragrance pure. Blowing out the candle can cause the wick to smolder, which may affect the scent.
⏳ 4. Burn Time
Limit each burn session to 4 hours to prevent the container from becoming too hot and overheating.
🔥 5. Safety First
- Never leave a burning candle unattended.
- Keep your lit candle out of reach of children and pets.
- Place the candle away from drafts, curtains, and anything flammable.
- Never touch or attempt to lift the container while the candle is burning or if the wax is still hot.
- Always burn your candle on a heat-resistant surface.
- Stop burning your candle once the wax level is less than 10mm from the bottom to avoid overheating.
🌡️ 6. The Perfect Burn Environment
Candles burn best in a room free from drafts. If your candle starts to flicker or the flame grows too high, it’s a sign to trim the wick again. This helps maintain a steady, safe flame.
♻️ 7. Repurpose Your Jar
Once your candle has burned down, give the jar a new life:
a) Clean the Jar: Place the candle in the freezer for a few hours, then gently pop out the frozen wax. Alternatively, if there is little wax left in the bottom, use a heat tool or a bain-marie water bath by placing your candle in a saucepan with a thin layer of water on the bottom to melt the remaining wax and wipe it out with paper towels. Wash your beautiful jar with soap and warm water.
b) Plant Your Wildflower Seeds: Each of our candles comes with wildflower seed paper. Fill your cleaned jar with soil, plant the seed paper under a light layer of soil, place it by a sunny window, and water gently. Enjoy watching your wildflowers bloom and bring a touch of nature into your home!
💖 8. Store with Care
To preserve the fragrance, store your candle in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Keeping the gold lid on helps seal in the scent and keeps dust away.
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