Everything You Need to Know About Candle Care

It may seem silly when I tell you that there's a right and wrong way to go about burning a candle, but it's true.

Check out these candle care tips that will ensure your candle burns properly with minimized smoke & soot.

Before You Burn

• Make sure your candle is placed in an area free from drafts and away from any objects that could potentially catch fire.
• Keep out of reach from children and pets.
• Make sure to trim your wick to about 1/4" before each burn. Use a wick trimmer for best results.
• Make sure the surface of your candle is free from any debris.
  
  

Burn Baby Burn

• On a candle's first burn, let the wax melt all the way to the edges of the candle. This typically takes 2-3 hours.
• Burn sessions should typically last about 3-4 hours. Leaving a candle burning for too long can potentially cause overheating and the container could break.
• Do not move a candle while it is burning.
• Do not leave a lit candle unattended.
  
  

Extinguishing the Flame

• When extinguishing your candle, using a snuffer not only feels fancy, but it minimizes smoke & soot in the air and leaves you with a lingering scent of your candle's fragrance instead of the smell of smoke.
• Make sure to let your candle cool completely between burning sessions.
• When there is only about 1/4" of wax left, discontinue use. 
• For tips on how to reuse your Hope Street Candle Co. containers, see our previous post.

And there you have it! Now that you're a candle burning expert, why not treat yourself to some new candles?