Burn better, longer
Candle Care Guide
A few simple habits make a soy candle burn cleaner, smell stronger and last longer. Here is how Hope cares for her candles, wax melts and diffusers at home.
Soy candles
- Trim the wick to 1/4" before every burn. A short wick gives a clean, steady flame and less soot.
- Let the first burn melt the wax all the way to the edge of the jar. That keeps the candle from tunneling down the middle.
- Burn no more than 3 to 4 hours at a time, on a heat-safe surface, away from drafts.
- Stop burning when about 1/2" of wax is left in the jar.
- Never leave a burning candle unattended, and keep it away from children and pets.
Wax melts
- Use an electric (UL listed) wax warmer made for wax melts.
- Start with one or two cubes. Add more for a stronger scent.
- When the scent fades, let the wax harden, pop it out, and add fresh cubes.
- Don't leave a warmer on when no one is home, and use it in a well-ventilated room away from anything flammable.
Reed diffusers
- Place the reeds in the bottle and let them soak for a few hours.
- Flip the reeds every few days to refresh the scent. Fewer reeds give a softer scent, more reeds a stronger one.
- Keep diffusers on a protected surface: fragrance oil can mark wood and painted finishes.
Room & linen sprays
- Shake well and spray into the air, or lightly onto fabrics from about a foot away.
- Test fabrics in a hidden spot first.
Questions
How long does an 8 oz soy candle burn?
About 30 to 40 hours, when you trim the wick and burn it 3 to 4 hours at a time.
Why is my candle tunneling?
Tunneling happens when the first burns are too short. Let the wax melt all the way to the edge of the jar each time you light it.
Why trim the wick?
A wick trimmed to 1/4" burns with a calm, even flame. A long wick flickers, smokes and leaves soot on the jar.
Are your candles made with clean ingredients?
Yes. Every candle is hand-poured with natural soy wax and phthalate-free fragrance oils, with double cotton wicks.