Candle Care
Used correctly, soy candles can add beauty and atmosphere to your home, however it is important that they are handled in the right way to prevent accidents.
The singular most important care advice is to trim the wick to 5 mm before each burn. This will promote an even burn, steady flame and will help limit sooting.
Candle Care Guide
- When lighting your Vivente Soy Candle for the first time, do not extinguish the candle until the wax melts across entire surface to the sides of glassware (this will help prevent tunneling and creates an even burn for the duration of the candle’s life) Depending on your environment and candle, this may take anywhere from 2-4 hours.
- Trim the wick to 5 mm before each burn.
- If soot forms on the inside of your glassware, simply extinguish your candle and wait for it to cool. Then wipe with a clean damp cloth or paper towel. Trim the wick and relight.
- Keep the wax pool free of wick trimmings, matches and debris at all times.
- Eliminate draughts from your environment where possible. Draughts decrease burn time, cause uneven burning, increased smoking and diminish scent throw.
- An efficient burning means flame is not flickering, is teardrop shaped and standing upright.
- If you candle begins to smoke, flicker or the candle flame becomes too high; extinguish your candle at once. These signs indicate the candle is not burning properly and the flame isn't controlled. Let your candle cool, trim the wick, then check for draughts before relighting.