🕯️Candle Care 101 – How to Make Your Candles Last Longer
Share
Candles bring warmth, fragrance, and comfort to our homes—but with a little care, they can last even longer and burn more beautifully. At Lowri By Nature, we craft our candles with love and sustainability in mind, and we want you to enjoy every flicker to the fullest. Here’s how to care for your candles so they glow safely and gracefully, time after time.
✂️ 1. Trim Your Wick Before Each Burn
Before lighting your candle, trim the wick to about 5mm (ÂĽ inch). This helps prevent:
- Excessive smoke
- Uneven burning
- Soot buildup on the glass
A trimmed wick ensures a cleaner, steadier flame and extends the life of your candle.
⏳ 2. Let the Wax Pool
On the first burn, allow the wax to melt all the way to the edges of the container. This prevents tunneling, where wax builds up around the sides and wastes product.
- For most candles, this takes 2–4 hours.
- A full melt pool sets the tone for future burns.
🔥 3. Don’t Burn Too Long
While it’s tempting to keep your candle glowing all evening, avoid burning it for more than 4 hours at a time.
- Overburning can cause the wick to mushroom and the flame to flicker or smoke.
- Let the candle cool before relighting.
🧼 4. Keep Your Candle Clean
Dust, wick trimmings, and debris can affect how your candle burns.
- Gently wipe the surface with a dry cloth before lighting.
- Remove any wick bits or wax crumbs from the melt pool.
🕯️ 5. Store Candles Properly
To preserve fragrance and wax quality:
- Keep candles in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
- Cover them when not in use to protect from dust and fading.
🌿 6. Use Natural Candles for a Cleaner Burn
Candles made with soy wax and cotton wicks, like ours at Lowri By Nature, burn cleaner and longer than paraffin-based alternatives.
- They’re better for your health and the environment.
- Plus, they hold fragrance beautifully.
✨ Final Thought
Candle care is simple, but it makes a world of difference. With just a few mindful steps, you’ll enjoy a longer-lasting, cleaner, and more beautiful burn—every time.
At Lowri By Nature, we believe that every candle should be a moment of peace, warmth, and connection. Caring for your candle is just another way to care for yourself.
Â
