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Candle care
The first burn, trimming wicks, fixing tunneling, fire safety, a care checklist and answers to common candle questions.
Most candle problems, from soot to tunneling to a weak scent, come from how the candle is burned rather than how it was made. These guides cover the simple habits that make a candle burn cleanly, evenly and safely to the end.
CareCandle FAQStraight answers to the questions people ask most about candles, from frosting and wet spots to soot, weak scent, hot climates and what to do with an empty jar.CareCandle care checklistA tickable checklist for every stage of a candle's life, from unboxing and the first burn to daily care, storage and reusing the empty jar.CareCandle fire safetyCandles are open flames. These simple rules, based on common fire-safety guidance, keep your home, children and pets safe while you enjoy the glow.CareHow and when to trim a candle wickA trimmed wick means a calm flame, less soot and a longer-lasting candle. Here is the right length, the right tools and what to do with wood wicks.CareHow to fix a tunneling candleTunneling leaves a wall of wasted wax around a deep hole. Learn why it happens, three safe ways to fix it and how to stop it from coming back.
CareThe first burn and the memory ringThe first time you light a candle decides how it burns for the rest of its life. Here is how long to burn it, why, and what to do if you got it wrong.
CareThe first burn and the memory ringThe first time you light a candle decides how it burns for the rest of its life. Here is how long to burn it, why, and what to do if you got it wrong.