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Questions and Answers:
Do scented candles burn differently than unscented ones?
No, A well-made scented candle - like an unscented candle
- produces harmless water vapor and carbon dioxide when burned. The only
difference with a scented candle is that a fragrance is released as well.
Reputable candle manufacturers carefully monitor the addition of fragrance to
ensure a clean and proper burn. There is a maximum amount of fragrance that can
be added to a candle before it will no longer burn cleanly or properly.
What should I do if my candle smokes?
A well-made candle will create virtually no smoke when
burning properly. However, noticeable smoking will occur whenever a candle's
flames is disturbed, which allows minute particles of unburned carbon (soot) to
escape from the flame. Any candle, regardless of formulation or wax type, can be
made to smoke by causing the flame to flicker.
To minimize flickering, trim the wick to 1/4 inch before lighting, and place
burning candles away from vents, drafts and other strong air currents. If a
candle continues to significantly flicker or noticeably smoke, it should be
extinguished. Allow it to cool, trim the wick, check for drafts, and then
re-light.
Why do candles fade in color?
If you place your candle in direct sunlight or it is
exposed to strong lights, all candles will fade in color. To keep your candle
looking its best, be sure to store your candle in a cool, dry place and keep out
of direct sunlight.
Why do I need to stop using the candle when the wax
content is less than 1/2 inch from the bottom of the container?
This is a precautionary safety measure for you. Usually
when the candle is this low, most of the wax has been used, the candle and the
jar get extremely hot.
Why does the flame seem so high? How do I fix this?
If the flame of any candle seems too high, chances are the
wick needs to be trimmed. Blow out the candle, trim the wick and relight the
candle.
Why is the flame so low? How do I fix this?
The flame may become low if the candle has burned for more
hours than normal. Wax that has formed on the sides melts and reduces the length
of the exposed wick. If the flame is too low, and there is melted wax in the
pool under the flame, blow out the candle carefully, pour out a small amount of
wax and relight. While doing this, carefully expose more of the wick by digging
out a little wax around the wick. This should allow the candle to be relit.
How do I remove wax from carpeting or fabric?
When the wax has hardened, gently remove the pieces of
wax. After you have removed the larger pieces of wax, get a clean paper towel
and place it over the wax spill. Using an iron on a low setting, or a blow dryer
on its lowest heat setting, warm the paper towel. The wax under the towel will
begin to melt and soak up into the towel. Blot the wax and repeat as necessary
until wax is removed. We highly recommend consulting the fabric manufacturer's
instructions before trying this trick.
How do I remove wax from wood surfaces?
Follow the instructions above for removing wax from
fabric/carpet. Be sure to use a dull object when removing the larger chips of
wax so you won't ruin your wood finish. Once you warm the paper towel over the
wax spill, just wipe away the wax from the surface.
How do I get all the wax out of my candle holder?
Let the holder cool, then place it in the freezer for
approximately 10 to 15 minutes and let the wax harden. The wax should then pop
out in your hand. If this is not the case, then use hot water to dissolve the
wax. Be sure to dry the holder before using it for another candle. You can also
remove the wax from your container by using a hair dryer, when all wax melted,
wipe away with a clean cloth. Be careful, the container can get very hot if you
blow on it for a long time.
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