Candle Care + Maintenance

How to Care + Maintain your coconut apricot soy blend candle

While some of these may seem obvious, before I got into candle making I was not aware of the importance of candle wick trimmers nor what appropriate burn times were. Here are a few reminders and instructions on how to care for and maintain your luxe candles so you are able to maximize usage and aesthetics.

- Keep Away from Children, Pets, and Flammable Objects: Ensure your candle is placed safely out of reach and away from anything that could catch fire.

- Never Leave Unattended: Always burn your candle within sight and never leave it unattended.

- Trim the Wick: For optimal performance, trim your cotton wick to 1/4" before each use to minimize smoke. Remove any wick trimmings before relighting. Consider adding a candle wick trimmer to your purchase for convenience.

- Initial Burn: When lighting your candle for the first time, allow it to burn for 2-3 hours to achieve an even melt across the surface and prevent tunneling.

- Keep Wax Pool Clean: Ensure the wax pool is free from wick trimmings and other debris. Avoid burning the candle for more than 3-4 hours at a time to prevent overheating. Important to note, label and glass vessel may darken and discolor if this occurs.

- Handle with Care: Never touch the candle jar while it is lit, as it can become extremely hot.

- Cool Before Handling: Allow the candle to cool completely before touching or moving it.

- Stop Usage Before It Burns Out: Discontinue use when only 1/2" of wax remains to prevent overheating and ensure safety. Important to note, label and glass vessel may discolor if this occurs.

Repurpose + Reuse Your Vessel: Once your candle is finished, consider repurposing the jar. Spruce Street Candle Co. uses a luxe apricot coconut-soy wax blend. Natural waxes may develop a frosted appearance or slight discoloration, which does not affect the candle’s quality or performance. Enjoy the unique characteristics of each candle as part of its charm, knowing you're supporting a woman-owned small business that cares about animals and thoughtfully sources ingredients, fragrance oils, and supplies to ensure all products are animal testing-free.

Have any more questions?

Feel free to email me at support@sprucestreetcandleco.com if you have any questions or want more clarity on anything listed above. I look forward to hearing from you and will do my best to answer your questions and/or research further to get you the answer you need! Many thanks