1. Keep your wicks trimmed to 1/4".
2. To extinguish a candle, dip the wick into the liquid wax, using a non-flammable instrument such as our Wick Dipper. This technique also helps eliminate smoking.
3. Burn candles away from drafts. A draft will cause your candle to burn unevenly and smoke.
4. Discontinue use of candle when 1/2" wax remains in bottom of container.
5.  Never burn candles unattended: Even though this sounds like just common sense, it is quite easy to forget a candle has been left burning.
6.  Always protect your candle from debris of any kind. Candles with carbon deposits and other material are less likely to burn evenly.
7. Burn your candle for at least 3-4 hours each burn to promote even burning.
8. Burn your candle on a heat resistant surface, such as a candle holder or stove top. 

NEVER leave burning candles unattended! It's probably the most popular candle safety tip around, but I can't stress enough how important this is! Never, ever leave a candle burning when you go to bed or leave your home. Unattended candles are a major fire hazard.

This tip is an oldie but goodie! The slightest draft can cause candles to burn excessively fast, drip, and even fall over creating a mess or a fire hazard! Drafts can be created from open windows, ceiling fans, heat registers, and even high-traffic areas of your home.

You should trim the wicks of all your candles to 1/4 inch except for 4x9 pillars and larger. This helps cut down on carbon balls forming and reduces smoke when snuffing your candles. It also keeps the flame at the right size so that the candle burns at the proper rate. If the flame is too high, the wax will not burn evenly and the candle may begin to smoke. If the wick is too long, carbon may build and clog the wick. Instead of pulling out a ruler, an easy way to do this is by placing your index and middle finger on top of the candle with the wick inbetween them. Then trim the wick with a pair of scissors. I trim all my wicks as soon as I get my candles, then I don't have to worry about it when it's time to burn them. Don't trim tealights, floaters, 4x9 or larger pillars, and 3-wicks. (Extra tip: use toenail clippers to trim wicks in jars in which scissors won't fit.)

To properly burn pillar candles, burn them at LEAST 1 hour for each inch of their diameter at each lighting. Examples: 2"x6" pillars should be burned at least 2 hours at each lighting, 3"x5", 3"x7" and 3"x9" pillars should be burned for at least 3 hours at each lighting, 4"x9" pillars should be burned for at least 4 hours at each lighting, and 3-wicks (6"x8") should be burned for at least 6 hours at each lighting. The reason for this is, it takes that long for the entire top of each type of pillar candle to completely melt. Burning the pillars for the proper minimum time assures that the candle burns evenly and the top stays flat.

Don't blow your candles out -- "snuff" them with a snuffer! Snuffing candles prevents wax from spraying and keeps the wick centered. If wicks get off-center, the flame can get too close to the holder and cause breakage.  To snuff a candle, dip the wick into the liquid wax, using a non-flammable instrument such as our Wick Dipper. This technique also helps eliminate smoking.

Discontinue use of a container candle when 1/4-inch of unmelted wax remains. This will prevent possible heat damage to the counter/surface and prevent glass containers from cracking or breaking. Extinguish taper and pillar candles when they get down to within one to two inches of their holders or decorations.

Candles will fade if left in the light for an extended period of time. Never put candles in a window or directly expose to bright outdoor light or indoor spotlights.

To rejuvenate the shine and eliminate scratches on your votive or pillar candles, use an old pair of nylons to lightly rub the surface. They'll look new in no time, and this will also rejuvenate the scent as well.

Burn a candle in the bathroom while you shower and surprisingly, your bathroom mirrors will not fog up. This is great for anyone without a bathroom vent.

Candle wax can be effectively removed by placing the object that has been stained into a freezer until the wax is quite hard and brittle, then it can be literally shattered off the object that has been stained. Treat any residue as follows: place the stain between clean, white blotters and press with a warm iron, changing the blotter as it becomes soiled. Then sponge with dry cleaning fluid or a laundry pre-soak (spot stain remover). In the case of colored wax there may still be a color stain. Sponge with a liquid made by adding ? C. of methylated spirits (wood alcohol) to ? C. water.

For best burning results, burn pillar candles until liquid pool of wax reaches ¼ inch from edge of candle. Keep wick in center of candle. To prevent pillar candles from boring a hole down the center, burn candles for at least one hour for each inch in diameter (i.e., burn a 3” diameter candle for at least 3 hours). Keep wick trimmed to ¼ inch or less at all times to prevent smoking. To prevent cracking the candle, prepare candle with hot ice pick or small drill bit before placing on a spike or pick. Always burn candles on a non-flammable receptacle, keeping candles away from drafts and other flammable materials. Never leave candles burning unattended