There’s nothing cozier than lighting your favorite candle on a cold winter night. With the soft flame burning brightly and the scent filling your room with a heavenly aroma, you can tuck in and indulge in the warming sensations. The only downside of using your favorite candle is that it will eventually burn out! While a used-up candle is a sign that it was well-loved (and that it’s time to replace it with another one!), there are several things you can do to extend the lifetime of your candles and help them last longer.

Follow these candle care tips to get the most out of your favorite candles and stretch your aromatherapy experience further.

Burning Soy Candles

The first thing you’ll want to do when you get a candle is to light it right away - we get it! We’re the same way. Before you do so, however, it’s important to trim the wick to ¼”. This will give you a steady flame and prevent soot. The great thing about soy candles, however, is that they are naturally less prone to emitting soot when burned. Still and all, you’ll want an even burn for both safety and consistency.

Another key candle care tip when for your first burn is to let the surface of the candle melt completely. You’ll want to let it burn for at least 2-4 hours before extinguishing it so you don’t end up with tunneling (where the wax burns down the center).

Pro Candle Care Tip: Avoid burning your candle for longer than 4 hours, as this can thin out the wax and deplete the aroma.

Storing Candles for Proper Candle Care

Another key element of proper candle care is how you store it. Storing soy candles right is important for extending the longevity of them, so you’ll want to be extra careful about placement and temperature conditions.

Store candles in cool, dark, dry places that are away from direct sunlight when they’re not in use. This is best for preventing scent loss and maintaining overall quality. Also be sure to store candles in an upright position so their form doesn’t get damaged. Closets, drawers, or cupboards make for good candle storage spots.

Generally speaking, unused candles maintain their condition for 12-16 months after being purchased. Avoid waiting too long past that for the first burn, however, as doing so could result in a less intense aromatic experience.

Ongoing Candle Care Maintenance Tips

Trim the Wick

Before every burn, make sure you trim the wick to be ¼”. This promotes a consistent burn and scent dissemination. Avoid trimming your candle shorter than ¼”, as doing so could result in the melted wax extinguishing your candle’s flame too soon.

Clean Out the Candle

Even soy candles are subject to a little soot. To prevent this and to prolong the amount of time you can enjoy your favorite scent, make sure to clean out your candle regularly. Remove any dust and debris that may have accumulated either by using your fingers or tweezers. Give candles a quick wipe down with a damp cloth or towel for extra candle care.

Use a Candle Snuffer to Extinguish It

How you extinguish a candle matters, too. It’s recommended to use a candle snuffer rather than blowing out a candle, as doing so could disperse soot into the air, which may be unhealthy for some individuals to breathe in. Avoid playing with fire (pun intended), and opt for a cleaner alternative by investing in a candle snuffer instead.

Replace the Candle Before it Completely Burns Out

To maximize the aromatherapy experience of your soy candle, try to replace it while it still has a little wax left. This candle care tip will preserve the quality of the candle’s container and prevent overheating. This is important for safety for both you as well as other individuals in your household. Plus, getting in the habit of replacing your candles every several months (if you use them regularly) is a good idea because it gives you something to look forward to.

Malie offers a wide variety of high quality soy candles available for purchase. Choose from our selection of candles made with clean-burning waxes and find the scent that suits you best. In addition to our full-size candles that burn for up to 60 hours, we also offer mini travel-size candles that burn for an average of 10 hours each. Need something that goes even further? Our Pineapple Soy Candle burns for an impressive 75 hours and comes in a beautiful golden ceramic pineapple encasement.

Take Candle Care Even Further with Malie

Ready to take your candle obsession to the next level? Malie just launched our brand new Luxe Soy Candles for even more clean-burning fragrance. Elevate the amount of enjoyment you get from your candle with this divine item that provides both aroma as well as home decor. Every Luxe Soy Candle is meticulously crafted to create a warm, glowing, atmospheric sense of calm. It’s the perfect centerpiece to help you create your very own home sanctuary. Each 26oz candle offers up to 180 hours of burn time, filling your space with even more tranquility.

Immerse yourself in Hawaiian aromatherapy and enjoy the heavenly scents that emanate from your favorite soy candles. Shop today!

7 Candle Care Tips To Extend The Life Of Your Soy Candles