Want to get the most out of your candle? Check out our top candle care tips (a.k.a. How to Not Abuse Your Candle)
1. First burn sets the tone
Let the wax melt all the way to the edges on the first burn. This prevents tunnelling, gives you maximum fragrance, and makes your candle feel appreciated.
2. Trim your wick. Always.
Before every burn, trim to 5mm.
A trimmed wick = cleaner burn, stronger scent, less mushrooming, and zero soot chaos.
3. Keep it clean
If soot gathers on the tin or jar, wipe it down. It’s candle care, not candle shame.
4. Burn in 2–4 hour sessions
This keeps the wax burning evenly, preventing your candle from overheating and burning out too quickly. like all of us on a Monday.
5. Never leave a burning candle unattended
We love ambience. We do not love accidental fires. Keep candles away from pets, kids, flammable things, and over-enthusiastic houseplants.
6. Keep it level
Place your candle on a heat-resistant, flat, stable surface. No wobbly candle adventures.
7. Stop at 10mm
When you get down to the last 10mm of wax, it’s time to say goodbye. This protects the tin from overheating.
8. Store like a pro
Keep your candle somewhere cool and out of direct sunlight so the scent stays strong and the wax stays looking fine.
9. Lid on = scent locked in
When not in use, pop the lid back on to protect the fragrance and stop dust from settling.
10. Reuse or recycle your tin
Once finished, give your vessel a little wash and repurpose it; plants, trinkets, office bits, secrets… we don’t judge.
