Why Wick Care Matters: Trimming Your Candle Wick & Using a Candle Snuffer

Why Wick Care Matters: Trimming Your Candle Wick & Using a Candle Snuffer

A beautifully made candle deserves a little care to ensure it burns safely, cleanly, and for as long as possible. Two simple tools – a wick trimmer and a candle snuffer – can make a remarkable difference to your candle experience. Here’s why they matter and how to use them correctly.

The Importance of Trimming Your Candle Wick

Before every burn, your candle wick should be trimmed to the correct height – around 5mm (¼ inch). While it may seem like a small detail, wick length has a big impact on how your candle performs.

Why trimming matters:

• Cleaner burn A long wick produces a larger flame, which can cause soot and black smoke. Trimming the wick helps keep the flame steady and clean.

• Longer candle life When the wick is too long, the candle burns faster and unevenly. A trimmed wick allows the wax to melt evenly, helping your candle last longer.

• Better scent throw An oversized flame can overpower fragrance oils, causing the scent to burn off too quickly. A correctly trimmed wick releases fragrance more evenly and gently.

• Improved safety Tall flames can flicker, smoke, and even cause the glass to overheat. Keeping the wick at the right height reduces these risks.

  
  

Why use wick trimmers? Wick trimmers are specially designed to cut wicks cleanly and safely, even when the candle is deep in a jar. They also catch the trimmed wick, preventing debris from falling into the wax pool.

Why You Should Use a Candle Snuffer

Blowing out a candle may feel natural, but it’s not the best method for extinguishing the flame.

Benefits of using a candle snuffer:

• Prevents smoke and soot Blowing can send smoke and wax particles into the air, leaving behind that unpleasant burnt smell. A snuffer gently deprives the flame of oxygen, reducing smoke.

• Protects the wick Blowing often bends or dislodges the wick, making the next burn uneven. Snuffing keeps the wick upright and ready for relighting.

• Preserves fragrance Extinguishing with a snuffer avoids scorching the wick and wax, helping maintain the candle’s true scent.

• Adds a ritual touch Using a snuffer turns candle care into a calming, mindful moment – a small but meaningful ritual at the end of the day.

  
  

A Little Care Goes a Long Way

Candle care doesn’t need to be complicated. Trimming your wick before each burn and using a candle snuffer to extinguish the flame will help you enjoy:

• A cleaner burn

• A longer-lasting candle

• A safer, more luxurious experience

These simple habits ensure you get the very best from your candle, burn after burn.