The DEFREI Candle Care Guide - How to Make Your Candles Last Longer
The DEFREI Candle Care Guide: How to Make Your Candles Last Longer
There’s nothing quite like lighting a DEFREI scented candle and letting it transform your space. But did you know that how you burn your candles affects their lifespan and performance?
Whether you’re enjoying DEFREI FIG CANDLE, a rich blend of BASIL, FIG & CEDARWOOD, or the soothing aroma of DEFREI OUD CANDLE, proper candle care ensures a longer, cleaner, and more even burn.
Follow these expert tips to get the most out of your DEFREI candles:
1. The First Burn is the Most Important
The way you burn your DEFREI candle the first time sets the stage for every future use. To prevent tunneling (when wax builds up around the wick and burns unevenly), allow the melted wax to reach the edges of the container before extinguishing the flame. This can take 1-3 hours, depending on the size of the candle.
2. Always Trim Your Wick
A long wick causes excessive flickering, smoking, and an uneven burn. Before each DEFREI burn, trim the wick to 1/4 inch using wick trimmers or scissors. This keeps the flame controlled and reduces soot buildup.
3. Keep Your Candle Away from Drafts
Placing candles near fans, windows, or air vents can cause uneven burning and excessive flickering. To get the most even burn, keep your candle in a stable, draft-free environment.
4. Burn Your Candle for the Right Amount of Time
• For optimal performance, burn your candle for 2-4 hours at a time.
• Avoid burning for more than 4 hours, as this can lead to overheating and carbon buildup on the wick.
• If your candle starts producing smoke, extinguish it, trim the wick, and relight.
5. Extinguish Your Candle Properly
Blowing out a candle can cause the wick to smoke and release soot. Instead, use a candle snuffer or wick dipper to gently put out the flame without disturbing the wax.
6. Store Candles Correctly
Keep your candles in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Exposure to heat and light can alter the scent and cause discoloration.
7. Repurpose Your Candle Jars
Once your DEFREI candle has reached about ½ inch of wax left, stop burning it to prevent overheating the glass. Clean out the concrete vessel and repurpose it for storage, decor, or even a mini planter.
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