Helpful Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Candle
Trim the Wick
Before initially lighting your candle, always remember to trim the wick to about 1/4 of an inch. You can use a household pair of scissors or a wick trimmer! Be sure to do this every time to help the wick stay centered in the candle and minimize the risk of soot buildup. Trimming the wick will also promote a steadier burn with no excess smoke, increasing safety.
Realign the Wick
If you notice that your wick has drifted off-center from its original position after burning it a few times, gradually move the wick back into its centered position while the wax is still soft. This will help maintain an even burn all the way to the bottom of the jar!
Allow the Wax to Pool
To maximize the scent’s throw and the longevity of your candle, allow the wax to melt enough to create a full pool of melted wax that spans the jar. This usually takes about 1 hour. Blowing out the candle before it is melted evenly across the jar can potentially waste valuable burn time with your uneven candle.
Burn in Sessions
Burning your candle for an appropriate amount of time during each session can improve the burn time of your candle. To see the best results, burn your candle between 1 and 4 hours at a time. For added safety, be sure to extinguish the flame when there is about 1/4 inch of wax remaining. This will keep the container from overheating, preventing any cracking.
Avoid Any Drafts
A moving flame due to airflow around your candle may lead to uneven burning and a buildup of black soot. Place your candle away from any open windows, air vents, and fans to ensure a steady and consistent burn and to also prevent potential safety hazards.
Remove Any Debris
Be sure to double check that your candle is free of debris such as dust, pet hair, wick trimmings, matches, and more. Debris in your candle has the potential to generate a flame too large for the candle, leading to immediate safety concerns and an uneven burn.
Our Candle Burn Times
Here at Penn & Beech, we are committed to creating a variety of soy-wax blend candles suitable for any occasion or mood that deliver alluring scents for hours on end! We offer over 140 unique fragrances for you to choose from, available in 8 oz. and 16 oz. jar sizes. The burn times for our candles are as follows:
- 60 hours of burn time with our 8 oz. candles
- 120 hours of burn time with our 16 oz. candles
Additional benefits of purchasing candles from Penn & Beech include:
- Only premium fragrance ingredients used
- No heavy metals or other contaminants
- Paraben- and phthalate-free composition
- Never tested on animals
Be sure to check out our ever-growing list of new products and shop at our different locations or online to find the candles that are perfect for you!
Contact Our Team at Penn & Beech
Do you have further questions regarding how to ensure the best burn from your candle or about the additional products we offer? Feel free to contact our team at Penn & Beech Candle Co. today!