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How to Burn a Candle Properly and Light the Wick

• Start by trimming the wick to ¼ inch 
• Discard any debris
• Place the candle in a safe place to burn (see the tips below)
• Next, light your candle with a long match or bendable candle lighter (This allows you to avoid tilting the candle to the side when lighting)

Allow the candle to burn until the entire top layer of the candle is liquid, reaching from edge to edge across the candle (this can take anywhere from 1 to 2 hours for a single wick candle and longer for a multi-wick candle, typically 1 hour per 1 inch of the candle diameter

What happens if you don’t trim candle wicks? 

If you don’t trim the candle wick, it will burn at a hotter, faster rate. When this happens, the wax gets used up quicker. And when the wick is too long, it is more likely to flicker and move or bend as it burns. Therefore you will also have an uneven melt pool. 

• Never burn a candle on an uneven surface. The candle could knock over at any time and start a fire. If you have a pet or little one in the house, like me, choose a surface that is out of reach. 

  You might also consider burning candles on a tray or decorative plate.

Proper Burn Time

The 4 Hour Rule 

• You may have heard of the 4 Hour Rule, but do you know why you shouldn’t burn a candle longer than four hours at a time?

• If you burn a candle longer than 4 hours, the scent throw could be reduced, and the candle wick will likely mushroom due to the excessive carbon buildup. When a wick mushrooms, it becomes unstable, and the flame will grow very high. Another thing to consider is that the wax will become too hot and could risk exploding the container.

  Please note the 4 Hour Rule, is not one to break! 

  If you would like to burn a candle throughout the day, say during the morning and evening hours. Extinguish the candle flame properly, then allow the wax to cool and harden. Trim the wick and light the candle again to enjoy for another few hours.  

• Never blow the candle out. You could accidentally blow hot wax or a flame trail nearby.

  Extinguish the candle flame by hovering or cover the wick just above the wax pool to smother the flame.

  Let the wax completely cool and harden before putting the lid back on and storing it or relighting it.

  Never burn the candle to the bottom of the container, only to the last 1/2″ of wax. This could result in the container overheating and a fire.

  Always burn candles away from things that are flammable, kids, and pets. Keep candles in sight!