Candle Care Guide
A well-cared-for candle burns more evenly, lasts longer and creates a better experience in your home. Use this guide to learn how to light, burn, extinguish and store your candles safely.
How to Get the Best Experience From Your Candle
Candles are simple to enjoy, but a few small habits can make a big difference. Trimming the wick, allowing the wax to melt evenly on the first burn, keeping the candle away from drafts and storing it properly can help improve performance and safety.
This guide was created to help you enjoy Estrella Blanca candles with more confidence, whether you use them for everyday warmth, meaningful gifts, prayer, reflection or seasonal decoration.
1. Trim the Wick Before Each Burn
Before lighting your candle, trim the wick to about 1/4 inch. A shorter wick helps create a cleaner, steadier flame and can reduce excess smoke or uneven burning.
2. Let the Wax Melt Evenly
The first burn is important. Allow the wax to melt close to the edges of the container before extinguishing the candle. This helps prevent tunneling and supports a more even burn in future uses.
3. Keep Candles Away From Drafts
Avoid placing candles near open windows, fans, air vents or high-traffic areas. Drafts can make the flame flicker, cause uneven melting and affect the overall burn quality.
4. Extinguish Your Candle Carefully
Use a candle snuffer when possible. If you blow out the flame, do it gently to avoid hot wax splatter. Never use water to extinguish a candle.
5. Store Candles Properly
Store candles in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. This helps protect the fragrance, color and overall appearance of the candle.
6. Never Leave a Burning Candle Unattended
Always keep burning candles within sight. Keep them away from children, pets, curtains, papers and anything that can catch fire.
Candle Safety Reminders
Always place your candle on a stable, heat-resistant surface. Keep burning candles away from curtains, papers, shelves, fabrics, decorations and anything that can catch fire.
Never leave a burning candle unattended. Keep candles away from children and pets, and allow the wax and container to cool completely before touching, moving or storing the candle.
For devotional, decorative, taper and dinner candles, always use an appropriate holder and make sure the candle is standing securely before lighting it.
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