How to Care for Candles: A Guide to Getting the Most Out of Your Luxury Handmade Candles
Luxury handmade candles a sensory experience that can transform any room into a sanctuary of warmth and tranquility. At Mysa Homeware, we believe in crafting candles that not only look and smell beautiful but also elevate your home with elegance. To ensure you enjoy the full potential of your candles, proper care is essential. Here’s a guide on how to care for your candles and make the most out of every burn.
1. Trim the Wick
Before each burn, trimming the wick is crucial. A wick that’s too long can cause an uneven burn, excessive smoke, and soot buildup. Ideally, the wick should be trimmed to about ¼ inch. This helps your candle burn cleaner and last longer, ensuring that the luxurious fragrance fills your room as intended.
2. Let the Wax Pool
On your first burn, allow the candle to burn until the entire surface of the wax melts from edge to edge. This can take a few hours, depending on the size of the candle. Letting the wax melt evenly prevents tunnelling, which can shorten the life of your candle. A full melt pool also releases the candle’s fragrance more effectively, enhancing your experience. This should take anywhere between 1-4 hours.
3. Keep It Clean
Candles look best when they’re free from debris. Before lighting your candle, make sure to remove any dust, wick trimmings, or other debris from the wax. This prevents unnecessary smoke and helps maintain the clean, elegant look of your luxury candle.
4. Avoid Drafts
Placing your candle in a draughty area can cause uneven burning or excessive smoking. It’s best to keep your candle away from open windows, fans, or air conditioning vents. A stable burn allows the fragrance to disperse evenly and ensures a longer-lasting candle.
5. Burn for the Right Amount of Time
For optimal performance, it’s recommended to burn your candle for no more than 3 to 4 hours at a time. Over burning can cause the wick to move off-centre or lead to the candle overheating. After each use, allow the candle to cool completely before trimming the wick and relighting it.
6. Store Your Candle Properly
Candles are sensitive to temperature and light. When not in use, store your candle in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to light or heat can cause discolouration of the wax or alter the fragrance. A consistent room temperature between 10°C to 25°C is ideal for keeping your candle in its best condition.
7. Use a Candle Snuffer
Blowing out your candle can cause unwanted smoke and may even splatter wax. Instead, use a candle snuffer to extinguish the flame. This minimises smoke and helps keep the wick in place for the next use.
8. Recycle or Repurpose
Once your candle has burned down to about ½ inch of wax, it’s time to stop using it. Extending the burn time beyond this point can lead to overheating or damage to the surface it’s placed on. However, don’t throw away that beautiful candle jar! Repurpose it as a chic storage container, a small planter, or a decorative accent piece.
9. Avoid Burning to the Very End
For safety reasons, never let a candle burn all the way down to the base. Leaving some wax at the bottom (around ½ inch) prevents the glass container from overheating and cracking. Plus, it keeps your candle’s aesthetics intact for repurposing later on.
10. Enjoy the Ritual
Finally, lighting a luxury handmade candle should be part of your self-care ritual. Take a moment to pause, breathe in the soothing scent, and let the gentle flicker of the flame calm your mind. Caring for your candle enhances the experience, elevating your everyday moments into something truly special.
Final Thoughts
At Mysa Homeware, our mission is to craft the most luxurious handmade candles that bring warmth, elegance, and relaxation into your home. By following these candle care tips, you can enjoy your candles to their fullest, ensuring that they burn beautifully and provide you with the indulgent experience they’re meant to offer.
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