Candle Care Tips: How to Make Your Housewife Candles Last Longer
There’s nothing like lighting a Housewife Candle and letting your home fill with the soft, comforting aromas of beeswax, coconut wax, and pure essential oils. To get the cleanest burn, the strongest scent, and the longest life from your candle, a little care goes a long way.
Here are the candle care tips every Housewife Candle lover should know.
1. Trim Your Wick Before Every Burn
Before lighting your candle, trim the wick to ¼ inch (about 6 mm).
Why?
A trimmed wick burns cleaner, prevents soot, and keeps the flame steady. It also stops “mushrooming,” which can make your candle burn too quickly.
With our beeswax-rich blend, wick trimming is extra important to achieve that smooth, even glow.
2. Let the First Burn Create a Full Melt Pool
When you light your candle for the first time, allow it to burn long enough for the wax to melt all the way to the edges of the jar.
This usually takes 1–3 hours, depending on the size.
This step prevents tunneling and helps your Housewife Candle burn evenly from start to finish.
3. Keep Your Candle Away From Drafts
Fans, AC vents, and open windows can make the flame flicker too much, leading to uneven burning or smoke.
For Dubai homes where AC runs all year long, place your candle somewhere still and steady.
4. Burn in Safe Intervals
For the best performance, burn your candle in intervals of 1–4 hours.
This helps preserve your essential oil aroma, prevents overheating, and protects the jar.
Always keep your candle on a heat-safe surface and never leave it unattended—especially around kids or pets.
5. Stop Burning at 1 cm of Wax
When your candle reaches the last 1 cm of wax, it’s time to retire it.
This protects your jar from overheating and gives you the perfect excuse to treat yourself to another scent.
Pro tip: You can warm the leftover wax or scoop it out and use it in a wax warmer—your home still gets that cozy, “Take Me Home” magic.
6. Keep Your Candle Clean
Dust or leftover wick trimmings can affect the flame.
Before each burn, simply wipe the top of your candle gently and check that the wax surface is clear.
7. Store Your Candle the Right Way
To protect your essential oil fragrance, keep your candles in a cool, dry space away from direct sunlight.
Beeswax candles can soften when exposed to high heat, so avoid placing them on windowsills.
8. Use a Snuffer Instead of Blowing It Out
Blowing out a candle can cause smoke and splash wax.
A candle snuffer preserves the scent, keeps the room clean, and makes you feel like the luxury queen you are.
Why Candle Care Matters
With Housewife Candles, you’re not just burning a candle—you’re burning a blend crafted with clean ingredients, essential oils, and your home’s wellbeing in mind.
When cared for properly, our candles give you:
✨ A stronger, more natural scent
✨ A longer burn time
✨ A cleaner, soot-free experience
✨ A safe, cozy atmosphere for you and your family
Because at Housewife Candles, every scent is designed to feel like home.
