10/02/2026
With candle season in full swing, it is the perfect time to revisit candle etiquette:
Did you know there’s such a thing as “Candle Etiquette”?
It’s just a few simple steps that help your candle burn beautifully, safely, and exactly as intended. A little candle care can make a big difference in the life and performance of your candle.
1. Trim Your Wick
Before the first burn, trim your wick to approximately ¼ inch.
2. Let It Burn
On the first burn, allow your candle to burn long enough for the melted wax to reach the edges of the vessel. This creates a full wax pool and helps prevent “tunneling,” where the candle burns down the center and leaves unused wax around the sides.
Giving your candle a proper first burn helps you enjoy its fragrance, beautiful glow, and full life.
3. Keep Your Wick Clean
Before each burn, once the candle has completely cooled, gently trim away the burned portion of the wick. This helps maintain a clean, even flame and reduces soot and wick debris from falling into the wax.
4. Know When to Say Goodbye
When the wax has burned low enough that you can clearly see the bottom of the vessel and the wick holder, it’s time to discontinue use. Continuing to burn the candle at this point can cause the vessel to become excessively hot and may result in cracking or breakage. If your candle is in a reusable vessel, allow it to cool completely before cleaning and repurposing it. Never refill a glass candle vessel with fresh wax, as repeated exposure to heat can compromise the glass.
5. Burn Safely & Enjoy
Always burn your candle within sight, on a stable, heat-resistant surface, and away from drafts, children, pets, and anything that can catch fire.
Then simply enjoy the gentle glow, beautiful fragrance, and a little moment of relaxation.
