Container candles or pillar candles - we all love lighting candles, and many of us are also candle makers! However, the journey to the perfect candle is not only about choosing the right wax or fragrance, but also about proper care, which includes regularly trimming the candle 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 appears as small black smoke trails coming from the candle wick. This can leave marks on ceilings or other surfaces nearby. Your glass candles or tealights in jars will likely show black spots inside near the wick or around the top edge.
Safe flame height
If the wick is not trimmed, 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 causes your candle to burn incorrectly. The candle flame produces too much heat, and the candle wax melts faster. As a result, the candle wax is used up more quickly, meaning the candle burns for a shorter time.
Continuous fragrance release
If the flame is too high, more heat is created inside the candle container. This additional heat causes the fragrance oils to evaporate faster, which can lead to a weaker fragrance release during the later burning time of your candle. Therefore, make sure to trim your wicks to around 6 mm after a few hours of burning, once the candle and wick have cooled down, to achieve optimal burning performance.
We hope these tips are helpful! Do you have any further questions? Send us an email at support@distrebution.com or send us a DM on Instagram!
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