How to care for your Kushi Candle

HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR CANDLE

We all want our candles to look brand new all the time as they are treated like interior decor and placed on display most of the time. For this we give you 4 tips to make them look flawless and keep them smelling beautiful for as long as possible.

 

1. Plan when to burn

One of the most important things to consider before using your candle is wether you have enough time to burn your candle. Let me explain. Each and every time you light your Kushi Candle, you must let it burn until the entire surface of wax becomes liquid. This is called a full melt pool and is usually achieved after 3-4 hours of being lit. If you extinguish your candle before it has reached a full melt pool, the candle will more than likely start tunnelling. That’s bad news. That means the candle will burn without melting the sides which means wasted wax. Therefore to keep your candle burning evenly, always light it when you can enjoy it for at least 3-4 hours at a time.

 

2. Let them rest

After you burn your candle you should always let them rest for at least 6 hours before lighting them up again. This will give the wax enough time to cool down and solidify.

 

3. Trim the wick

By regularly trimming your wick, the candle will produce less soot and will last longer. This is because longer wicks produce a larger flame which will melt the wax faster. Also wicks that haven’t been trimmed will produce black sooty residue. Trimming wicks on a regular basis can stop any soot forming and keeps your candle looking tidy and burning cleanly.

 

4. Wipe them down

To keep your candle looking its best you should always keep it clean. Just use a tissue to wipe down the top edges of the vessel which may contain unsightly black marks. You should also keep the melt pool free from debris such as matches as they can ignite causing your candle causing your candle to burn faster.