Scented candles in containers or pillar candles - we all love to light candles and have many candle makers among us! However, the path to the perfect candle is not just about choosing the right wax or fragrance, but also about proper care, and this includes regularly trimming the wick. But why is it so important to trim the wick?
Less soot & smoke
Soot is released as a by-product of incomplete combustion when too much wax is drawn through the wick. This happens especially when the wick is too long (or too large). It manifests itself in small plumes of black smoke coming from the candle wick. This can leave marks on ceilings or other nearby surfaces. Your glass candles or tea lights in jars will probably have black spots on the inside near the wick or at the top.
Safe flame height
If the wick is not cut, the flame can become too large and flicker. Depending on where the candle is placed, this can increase the risk of fire. A flame that is too large also means that your candle will not burn properly. The candle flame develops too much heat and the candle wax melts faster. This means that the candle wax is consumed more quickly, i.e. the candle burns for a shorter time.
Continuous fragrance release
If the flame is too high, more heat is generated in the candle container. This additional heat causes the fragrance oils to evaporate more quickly, which can lead to a weaker fragrance release when your candle burns down later. So make sure that you shorten your wicks to around 6 mm after a few hours of burning, once the candle and wick have cooled down, in order to achieve optimum burning.
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