CANDLE CARE & TIPS

Tips for the best burn & longevity of your candle

Always follow instructions printed on the label. Candles can be a serious fire hazard if not properly used.

First Burn

Before lighting trim the wick to 1/4 of an inch or 5mm
Light the wick and let your candle burn until the entire top is melted and reaches the edges of the jar. A general rule is 1 inch diameter melt pool for every 1 hour burning. A minimum of 3 hours will achieve this melt pool. This will prolong the life of your soy candle and set a “memory” in the wax to prevent any tunneling

Candle Care

Never leave an open flame unattended
Keep out of reach of children and pets
Do not burn your candle more than 4 hours at a time – longer burns can lead to the wick creating a ‘mushroom’ or excess carbon build up which can cause smoke and soot
Always trim your wick before every burn to 1/4 of an inch
Do not blow out your candle, use a candle snuffer or place the lid back on to extinguish the flame
You may notice your soy candle top has a flakey or rough appearance after being burned. This is completely normal and is a sign of pure soy wax
Discontinue use when ¼ of an inch of wax remains.

How to re-purpose your candle jar

Your candle has reached its end of life when there is ¼ inch of wax remaining
To remove wax simply fill a shallow bowl or your sink with an inch of warm water, let your jar soak and let wax warm and lift from the sides of the jar
Remove from bowl of water or sink and use a spoon or dull knife to gently break up the wax and remove the wick sticker at the bottom of the jar
Discard the soy wax in your green bin
Throw the wick clip (metal piece holding the wick in place at the bottom of your jar) in the garbage
Return jar to water with some dish soap and soak for 10-15 minutes (this will help lift the labels from the jar)
Wipe inside of jar with a paper towel and you now have a great storage container!