Candle Care: The Key to Extending Your Candle's Life and Enhancing Your Experience. Candles create a warm, inviting atmosphere in any space, filling your home with luxurious scents that elevate your mood and surroundings. However, to get the most out of your candles and ensure they burn cleanly and safely, proper candle care is essential. At Qhue, we believe that taking a little extra time to care for your candles will not only extend their life but also enhance your fragrance experience. Trim the Wick for a Cleaner Burn One of the most important aspects of candle care is trimming the wick. Before lighting your candle, always trim the wick to about ¼ inch in length. This ensures that the candle burns evenly and prevents the wick from becoming too long, which can lead to excessive soot and smoke. A properly trimmed wick also helps the candle burn slower, so you can enjoy its fragrance longer. Burn Candles for the Right Amount of Time When lighting a candle for the first time, it's crucial to let it burn long enough for the wax to melt across the entire surface. This helps to prevent tunneling, where the wax melts only in the center, leaving a ring of unused wax around the edges. A good rule of thumb is to burn your candle for 2 to 4 hours at a time. This ensures an even burn and maximizes the fragrance release. Store Candles in a Cool, Dry Place To preserve the fragrance and integrity of your candles, store them in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight or heat sources. Heat can cause the wax to soften, and sunlight can cause the color of the candle to fade over time. Keeping your candles in a safe, dry spot ensures that they maintain their luxurious scent and appearance for as long as possible. Use a Candle Snuffer For a more elegant and safer way to extinguish your candle, consider using a candle snuffer. This tool is designed to snuff out the flame without causing any mess or splatter, which can happen when blowing out a candle. The snuffer helps preserve the wick, ensuring it burns cleanly on the next use. By following these simple candle care tips, you can enjoy the full experience of your Qhue luxury candles, keeping your home beautifully scented and your candles burning cleanly and efficiently. Proper candle care not only enhances the ambiance of your space but also ensures that each burn delivers the intended fragrance with a smooth, steady flame.