Candle Care Guide: How to Get the Most From Your Candle
Follow these simple guidelines to enjoy every burn safely and beautifully.
Before Your First Burn
The very first burn sets the memory of your candle.
First Burn Recommendations
8 oNever extinguish your candle before a full melt pool forms during its first burn.
Typical Burn Time
Because our candles are made with natural soy wax, burn time may vary slightly depending on your environment.
Candle SizBurn time depends on proper wick maintenance and following the care instructions below.
Proper Wick Care
Before Every Burn
Trim the wick to ¼ inch (6 mm) before lighting.
A properly trimmed wick helps:
Produce a cleaner flame
Reduce soot
Prevent mushrooming
Extend candle life
Create an even melt pool
Burn Time Per Session
Do
✓ Burn your candle for 1–4 hours at a time - depending on the size of your candle. This allows the wax to melt evenly without overheating the jar.
Don't
✗ Burn your candle for longer than 4 hours continuously. Extended burns can cause:
Larger flames
Excess soot
Overheating
Faster wax consumption
How to Prevent Soot
While soy candles naturally burn cleaner than paraffin, soot can still develop if the candle isn't properly maintained.
To Keep Your Jar Clean
Trim the wick before every burn
Keep the candle away from fans, vents, or open windows
Avoid moving the candle while lit
Remove any wick trimmings, matches, or debris from the wax
Extinguish gently rather than blowing forcefully
Caring for Your Candle Jar
Your candle jar is designed to be reused or refilled.
Avoid allowing debris to collect inside the candle.
Never use water on hot glass or ceramic.
Keep the outside of the jar clean and dry.
When the Candle Is Finished
Stop burning when approximately ½ inch of wax remains.
Burning below this level can overheat the vessel and increase the risk of damage.
Candle Safety
Candle Safety
Always
Burn on a heat-resistant surface.
Keep candles within sight while burning.
Keep away from children and pets.
Leave at least 4 inches between burning candles.
Allow the candle to cool completely before touching or moving it.
Never
Leave a burning candle unattended.
Burn near curtains, paper, or flammable materials.
Burn in a drafty location.
Place the lid on a burning candle.
Extinguish with water.
Extinguishing Your Candle
For the cleanest finish:
Use a candle snuffer whenever possible. If blowing out the flame, do so gently to avoid splattering wax. Allow the wax to cool and solidify before replacing the lid.
Refill & Reuse
One of the best ways to reduce waste is by giving your favorite candle vessel a second life. Once your candle reaches the end of its burn:
Allow the remaining wax to cool completely.
Remove the old wick and wick sticker.
Wipe the jar clean.
Insert your new candle refill.
Enjoy your candle all over again.
Choosing refills helps reduce packaging waste while allowing you to continue enjoying the vessel you already love.
A Little Care Goes a Long Way
With proper care, your soy candle will provide hours of beautiful fragrance, a clean, even burn, and a vessel you'll enjoy. Thank you for choosing thoughtfully our candles that have been designed to be enjoyed, refilled, and loved again.