At AromaWorks, we pour our passion into every candle we craft, ensuring each one is a harmonious blend of pure essential oils and natural wax. But, to truly enjoy the full benefits of your candles, it’s essential to know how to care for them properly. In this candle care guide, we’ll share expert tips and tricks on how to extend the life of your AromaWorks candles, ensuring they remain a delightful part of your home for as long as possible.
Caring for your candles isn’t just about making them last longer, it’s about enhancing your overall experience. Proper candle care ensures an even burn, maximises the scent throw, and keeps your home safe. It’s also a sustainable practice - taking care of your candles means less waste and more enjoyment.
The first time you light your AromaWorks candle is crucial. To prevent tunnelling - a situation where the wax around the wick melts down the centre, leaving a ring of unmelted wax on the sides - you’ll need to allow the wax to melt across the entire surface before extinguishing it. An even burn on the first use sets the stage for future burns, ensuring your candle lasts longer.
Depending on the size of your candle, the recommended max burn time is slightly different:
For our three wick candles, it’s essential to light all three wicks simultaneously. This ensures an even burn across the entire surface and helps to maintain the candle’s balance. If you only light one wick, you’ll risk creating an uneven melt pool, which can lead to tunnelling and wasted wax.
To maximise the life of your candles, it’s recommended that you burn them for no more than 3 hours at a time. Burning for any longer than this can cause the candle to overheat, which may lead to tunnelling and decrease the overall burn time.
With proper care, including trimmed wicks and burning in a draft-free environment, our candles have the following average overall burn time:
Once your candle has cooled down completely after a burn, always trim the wick to about 6mm. This prevents the candle from smoking and ensures a clean, even burning. Trimming the wick also helps control the flame size, preventing it from becoming too large, which can cause the candle to burn quicker than intended. Keeping it trimmed also helps to reduce soot, aiding the overall burn quality.
Here at AromaWorks, we use only 100% natural essential oils and waxes, ensuring that our candles are free from harmful chemicals. To maintain their purity and potency, store your candles in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures.
When not in use, keep your candles covered to prevent dust and debris from settling on the wax. This not only keeps them looking pristine but also ensures a clean burn for the next time you light them.
Once your candle has burned down to about 1cm of wax, it’s time to stop using it. Continuing to burn the candle beyond this point can cause the jar to overheat, possibly leading to cracking. Instead of discarding the jar, clean it out and repurpose it as a stylish holder for makeup brushes, pens, or small plants.
Taking care of your AromaWorks candles is an art form in itself. By following these tips, you’ll not only prolong the life of your candles but also enhance the overall experience they bring to your home. Remember, each candle tells a story - make yours last as long as possible.
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