Take care of your candle
Scented candles: instructions for use
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Scented candles are very popular decorative and well-being objects both in Europe and the United States and elsewhere in the world. They create a warm and pleasant atmosphere, while diffusing varied scents. But to take full advantage of their benefits, you must know how to use them correctly. Indeed, scented candles require certain precautions guarantee their safety and durability. Here are some tips for making your scented candle an ally in your interior.
What to do when using it for the first time?
The first time you light your scented candle, you should let it burn long enough for the entire surface of the wax, or almost all of the surface, to liquefy. This can take between one and two hours, depending on the size of the candle. This step prevents the wax from hollowing out and forming pits or craters, which would reduce the diffusion of the scent and the quality of the combustion.
What is the ideal burning time?
Scented candles are designed to be used several times, not all at once. It is recommended to let them burn for between 1 hour and 3 hours. Leaving them burning for more than three hours straight is risky because candles are usually not designed for such use, so the combustion may be too strong. On the contrary, if the burning time is too short, the scented candle may not burn evenly and wax could accumulate on the edges of the container, thus forming a tunnel or crater. it is advisable to extinguish your scented candle when there is only 5mm of wax left to prevent the container from overheating
Why cut and recenter the wick?
The wick of your scented candle plays an essential role in the quality of the burn and scent. It is therefore necessary to take care of it and cut it regularly using a pair of scissors between 0.5 and 0.7 centimeters. This helps prevent the wick from being too long and falling into the wax. You must also take care to recenter the wick after each use, to prevent the flame from touching the container and causing it to overheat. A wick that is too long could also disrupt the combustion of the wax and release black fumes which can be harmful and dirty.
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We are here to listen to you >Why use a snuffer or lid rather than blowing?
To extinguish your scented candle, it is best to use a snuffer or a lid, rather than blowing on it. In fact, by depriving the flame of oxygen, you avoid black smoke and splashes of liquid wax, which can be harmful and messy. Lids and snuffers can be decorative elements in their own right, giving your candle more presence. This is particularly true in the case of luxury or very high-end candles.
Why do you have to wait for the candle to cool before moving it?
A scented candle, even a quality one, remains a flammable and fragile object. You must therefore handle it with care and never move it when it is lit or still hot. You could burn yourself or spill wax. You should also avoid placing your candle in an air flow, which in addition to being dangerous, could cause the flame to flicker and alter combustion. Like any heat source object, scented candles must be used with caution. Also remember to keep flammable objects away from the candle before lighting it and position it on a flat, stable surface.
Why store your candles in a cool place?
To keep your scented candle in the best conditions, store it in a place protected from light and temperature variations. Ideally, the temperature should not exceed 24°C. Indeed, with changes in temperature, the wax can crack or shrink. Likewise, you must protect your candle from impacts and scratches, which could damage the container or the wax.
By following these few simple rules, you will be able to fully enjoy your scented candle, which will offer you optimal olfactory diffusion until its wax runs out.
