How to Maximize Candle Time

A luxury candle is not just a fragrance—it’s an experience. To fully enjoy that experience, it’s important to know how to make your candle last longer and burn beautifully. Here are our top tips:

1. Trim the Wick Before Each Burn

A wick that’s too long creates black smoke and burns the wax unevenly. Trim it to about 5 mm before lighting.

2. Allow a Full Melt Pool

When burning for the first time, let the wax melt across the entire surface of the candle. This prevents “tunneling” and ensures an even burn every time.

3. Avoid Drafty Areas

Keep your candle away from open windows, fans, or air conditioners. Drafts make the flame flicker, which shortens burn time and wastes wax.

4. Burn in Proper Intervals

For best results, burn your candle 2–4 hours at a time. Short burns can cause tunneling, while overly long burns may overheat the wax.

5. Store Candles Correctly

Keep your candles in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. This preserves the fragrance and prevents wax from discoloring.

With these simple steps, you’ll maximize your candle’s life and enjoy hours of fragrance and ambiance from every KEA ATELIER candle.