Care & Maintenance

First burn

When you light your candle for the first time, it is important to allow approximately one to two hours of burn time. Ensure the wax has completely melted into a single, uniform melt pool before extinguishing. A melt pool is when the candle melts from edge to edge of the glass jar. This technique will keep your candle from tunneling down the middle.

Trim the wick

Get the most out of the candle by trimming the wick and keeping it centered in the jar. A regular trim will ensure a clean, burn-free of soot debris and prevent the wick from curling back into the wax. Trim the wick to 5-6 mm before each burn. Use a sharp wick trimmer or scissors. If the flame gets too high or flickers repeatedly, the candle is more than likely being exposed to a draft, or you may need to trim the wick. Preventing your wick from getting too large makes the burn safer by avoiding smoke and excessive flickering.

Cleaning

Keeping the candle jar free from soot, matches and debris will enhance your experience. If soot forms on the inside of the glass jar, extinguish the candle and wait for it to cool. Use a clean damp cloth to wipe off the soot. Trim the wick and relight. Make it a habit to remove dust and fingerprints from the candle by gently cleaning the surface with a soft cloth. The cloth can be dry or slightly dampened with water. Scented candles also look great stored under a glass dome or use the dust cover provided to protect from dust.

Optimal fragrance

Set the right room temperature to get the ultimate fragrant experience from your candles. The colder the temperature, the less emission of scent, and vice versa. Enjoy a smooth, fragrant flow by controlling the environment to extend the longevity of the fragrance. Keep an eye out for air conditioning, heating, closed doors, and dehumidifiers.

Safe and Clean Burn

Our Coco-Apricot wax is an eco-conscious choice. In comparison with paraffin wax, our wax is nontoxic and burns cleanly and slowly, producing a negligible amount of soot. Burn the candle for one to four hours at a time. If the candle burns longer, it may start to “mushroom” as carbon collects at the top of the wick. “Mushrooming” may make the wick unstable and the flame too high, or cause smoke and release soot into the surrounding air. Trim the wick to remove the mushroom and relight. Never leave a candle burning unattended, and keep it out of reach of children and pets.

Reuse and Refill

“Never refuse to reuse” is a motto close to the heart. Therefore, all candle jars are perfect to reuse; that’s why we created the refills. Either way, the wax must come out of the jar after the scented candle has burned to the end of its usefulness. Leftover wax can be removed easily by freezing the candle jar. Leave the jar in the freezer and use a butter knife to gently remove the frozen candle wax. Simply remove any leftover residue with warm, soapy water. This is easy to do, far from messy, and enables you to repurpose the candle jar. 

DO NOT USE ALCOHOL TO CLEAN THE OUTSIDE OF THE JARS.  It will take the shine out of your blush and white iridescent jars.