Get the most out of your flame with these simple tips.
Every Christmas, my mom always burns the same candles.
I’ve come to associate candles (especiallythe holiday-scented ones) with wintertime.
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After chatting with some friends and co-workers, I realized I was not alone in my inconsistent candle burning.
These tips will help your candle look better and last longer, but they’ll also keep you safe.
Here’s what the pros have to say on how to expertly burn yourcandles at home.
Burn the Top Layer Completely
Your candle actually has a “memory” each time it burns.
Extinguish With a Candle Snuffer
I’ll admit it.
Every time I want to put out my flame, I blow it out.
“[This] causes wax to spray onto your face and smoke to fill the room.
Ideally, you should use a candle snuffer to extinguish the flame,” she adds.
“You use the wick trimmer like regular scissors.
Just cut the wick before you light the candle so about 14 of an inch remains.”
But once you get to that point, don’t toss your item just yet…
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Save the Container
…because you’re free to repurpose the vessel for storage.
