Candle Etiquette - Candle Care 101

Candle Care Tips & Secrets for Keeping Your Flame Alive and Thriving!

Treat your candle with the TLC it needs

Candles provide ambiance while the flickering light creates a soft soothing experience. The addition of our favorite scents entices our senses and indulges us in an environment that relaxes our minds and gives our home a warm glow. Learn how to keep the flame alive.

How To Make Your Candle last...

3 Keys of Candle Health

  • Wick Care

    Before enjoying your candle, ensure you clip your wick to ¼ of an inch in height, and stand the wick straight up, this will eliminate soot from collecting in your vessel.

    It is recommended you trim your wick after each use, this way it’s ready for future use.

  • Candle Maintenance

    After each use allow the candle to cool enough to clean any debris, such as charred flacks or soot. Take a cotton ball with warm soapy water and clean excess wax around the vessel. Apply the lid or candle covering to prevent dust from settling on the surface.

    Avoidance of particles, dust, and direct sunlight can preserve your candle. Candles stored in temperature-controlled rooms of 65 – 75 degrees are ideal settings.

  • Burn Time

    Burn no less than 1 hour and no more than 4 hours allowing the wax to reach a full melt pool. This will allow the candle to burn clean, even, and avoid tunneling. Tunneling is unattractive and it wastes wax. This will allow you to enjoy your candle longer.

    Avoid burning your candle for more than 4 hours at a time to prevent carbons from collecting on the wick, which can lead to mushrooming. This will also prevent wicks from producing a dangerously large flame.

    When the candle reaches ½ of an inch, it is time to discharge this candle and begin burning a new candle. Doing this avoids excess heat at the bottom of the vessel and surface damage.

Choosing the Right Size Candle for Your Space

We don’t always think of the candle size vs room size when shopping for candles.

We focus more on scent; the smell locks us in. A 4oz candle probably will not provide the proper scent throw for a grand room with vaulted ceilings as a 40oz candle in a small bathroom will overpower the room. 

The rule of thumb is 8oz per every 10 ft radius per room.

Mini/Sampler 75g 2oz - Small bedroom, bathroom or study/office. (Best for travel or sampling).

Petite 220g 7oz - Standard size bedroom, bathroom, or study/office. (Best for travel, a gift, or everyday gratification).

Grande 500g 17oz - A Large impact in a standard large-size room. (Best for Everyday gratification).

Luxury 725g 25oz - Spreads throughout the home. (Ideal for open-floor plans and large rooms).

FAQs

  • A calming scent can profoundly impact our well-being by creating a tranquil atmosphere that has the power to soothe our senses, ease tension, and promote a sense of peace. Whether used during meditation, to unwind after a long day, or to enhance the ambiance of a space, these scents will get the job done.

    We recommend:

    Mahogany Teakwood

    Lavender Sage

    Palo Santo

  • An energizing scent in a candle can invigorate the mind, uplift the spirit, and boost productivity. Whether used to kickstart the day with vigor or to combat midday fatigue, these scents will get the job done.

    We recommend:

    Coffee & Sandalwood

    Calabrian Lemon & Lilac

    Grapefruit & Mint

    Blood Orange

  • Gifting someone a candle holds special significance as it offers more than just a physical item—it provides an opportunity to convey warmth, thoughtfulness, and care. Whether it's to celebrate a milestone, offer condolences, or simply express appreciation, a candle embodies the essence of tranquility and serenity, making it a versatile and meaningful gift for any occasion. These candles will get the job done.

    We recommend:

    Classic (Inspired by Chanel Bleu)

    Golden Goddess

    Blue Nile

    Rose & Oud

    Golden Apple

Extinguishing the Flame

Which option should I use, smothering, blowing, or submerging the wick?

Simply blowing out a wick is the quickest or first option that comes to mind. It can leave the wick uneven, causing a smoky room, and transferring soot to the melted wax or the possibility of splashing hot wax outside of the vessel creating a mess or even a burn.


Using a snuffer is good for pillar candles and smothering a candle can reduce smoke, but can cause the rubber or other materials to melt. It can also trap smoke leaving soot on the wick and disturbing the scent.

My choice would be to use a wick dipper.  They are great for container candles and allow for a smokeless extinguish, while re-coating the wick preventing bending, breaking, or curling.

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