Candle Performance & Safety

How to Make Your Candle Last Longer 

First-Time Burn Guideline

When you first light the candle, leave it lit until nearly the entire surface of the candle has melted.  

It’s ok if there’s some unmelted wax left along the sides, as this will be cleaned up as the candle gets deeper into the container. 

If you blow out the candle with a large ring of unmelted wax, you can run into memory or tunneling issues that significantly shorten your candle’s burn time. 

But don’t panic if life gets in the way and you must blow out the candle early. You can make up for it the next time you light the candle by burning it until its entire surface has melted. 

Keep the Wick Trimmed

Keep the wick trimmed to ¼ inch above the surface and trim it before each time you burn the candle. 

An untrimmed wick will get too long, causing extra carbon buildup and a larger flame, generating more heat and melting the wax faster than the candle can handle. 

A simple trim will ensure you have a stable quality flame that will melt the wax as intended. 

You can use scissors, a wick trimmer, or even nail clippers to trim the wick. 

Don’t Burn Your Candles for Too Long

Don’t burn the candle for more than 4 hours. 

A candle burning for more than 4 hours can lead to issues like the container getting too hot, a mushrooming wick, and decreased burn quality. 

To get the longest burn time from your candle, allow it to achieve a full melt pool (melt the entire candle’s surface), then put it out, let it reharden, and repeat the cycle. 

Keep Away from Drafts

A well-ventilated room is great, but you want to keep candles away from direct drafts that will disrupt the candle’s flame. 

Drafts can cause the flame to flicker, resulting in an incomplete combustion process and uneven melting of the candle. 

Candle Safety

Burn your candles on a flat, heat-resistant surface. 

Be mindful to remove any potentially flammable objects next to the candle. 

Never leave a candle unattended, especially around pets or children. 

Take caution when handling a candle that has been lit for an extended period.  

How to Avoid Excess Smoke When Blowing Out Candle

When you blow out a candle, you’ll notice a lot of smoke emitting from the wick. 

To avoid this, don’t blow out the candle. Instead, use the lid to cover the candle and snuff out the flame. 

The lid may become hot, so be cautious when handling it.