To ensure the best experience and safety with your apricot coconut wax candles, follow these essential care tips:
1. Initial Burn: On the first use, burn the candle until the entire surface melts to the edges. This prevents tunneling, where the candle burns down the center, leaving unmelted wax around the edges. This may take 2-4 hours and you may need to do this more than once to ensure an even burn memory.
2. Wick Maintenance: Trim the wick to 1/4 inch before each use to prevent soot and ensure an even burn. Keeping the wick trimmed also avoids high flames, mushrooming and smoking.
3. Extinguish Properly: Use a candle snuffer to extinguish the flame. Ensure the wick ember is no longer glowing before leaving the room. Do not blow out the candle, as this can cause soot, smoke and wax splatter.
4. Storage: Store your candles in a cool, dark, and dry place to protect them from dust and extend their life. Avoid areas with temperature fluctuations and keep out of direct sunlight.
5. Safety Precautions:
Reduce the risk of injury or fire:
- Never leave a burning candle unattended. Extinguish before sleeping.
- Keep candles out of reach of children and pets.
- Never touch or move a burning candle or while the wax is liquid.
- Place your candle on a flat, heat-resistant surface.
- Keep candles away from drafts, vents, and fans to reduce uneven burning, smoking and prevent fire.
- Remember your burning candle is an open flame.
- Keep the wax pool free of wick trimmings, matches, and debris at all times.
- Burn no more than 3-4 hours at a time.
By following these tips, you'll enjoy a longer-lasting, cleaner-burning, and beautifully fragrant candle experience every time, while also ensuring safety in your home.
