Welcome to Oceanista's Candle Enjoyment and Safety Guide!
Here, we combine warmth with wisdom, ensuring your candle moments are both delightful and secure. Here's how to maximize your candle experience.
Safety Tips for Candle Lovers
- Inspect First: Check for cracks or damage on the container before burning.
- Stay Attentive: Never leave a burning candle unattended.
- Burn within Sight: Always keep a burning candle within your line of sight.
- Keep Out of Reach: Keep candles away from children and pets.
- Proper Placement: Use stable, heat-resistant surfaces, away from drafts and flammables. Leave 3 inches between candles.
- Drafts and Flammables: Avoid drafts, vents, and placing near anything flammable such as curtains, papers, or anything that can catch fire.
- Ventilation: Ensure good airflow, but avoid drafts.
- Burn Time: No more than 4 hours at a time; cool for at least 2 hours before relighting.
- Fire Safety: Keep a fire extinguisher or baking soda nearby in case of emergencies.
- Use Holders: Only use appropriate candle holders.
- Cool Before Touching: Allow all candles to cool before handling.
- Avoid Microwaving: Never microwave candle containers.
- Extinguish Properly: Use a snuffer; no water or blowing out.
- No Night Lights: Never sleep with a candle burning.
Trimming Your Candle Wicks
- Wooden Wicks: Trim to 3/16 inch. Remove debris. Trim charred parts post-burn.
- Cotton Wicks: Trim to 1/4 inch. Clean up bits from wax. Trim 'mushrooms.'
Candle Care by Type
| Type | Care Tips |
| Coconut Bowl Candles |
• First Burn: Full melt pool in 3-4 hours. • Placement: Stable, heat-resistant surfaces. • Storage: Cool, dark place; avoid cracks from sunlight. |
| Container Candles |
• Limit burns to 4 hours. • Center and trim wick. |
| Tealights |
• Use heat-resistant holders. • Mindful of metal or copper heat. • Dispose of casing after cooling. |
| Votives |
• Use votive-specific holders. • Snuff to extinguish. |
| Pillars |
• Use a drip plate. • Hug edges inward if tunneling occurs. • Avoid long burns to prevent spills. |
When to Stop Using Your Candle
- Discontinue when 1/2 inch of wax remains (2 inches for pillar candles).
Environmental Considerations
- Proper care extends candle life and reduces waste, supporting our planet.
- Wax Disposal: Compost or trash after cooling.
- Reuse Containers: Turn them into vases, planters, or storage.
Repurpose with Purpose
- Floral Display: Fresh flowers in your candle vessel.
- Kitchen Use: Hold sponges or brushes.
- Beauty Organizer: Makeup brushes or tools.
- Desk Tidy: Keep your office clutter-free.
Cleaning Your Candle Containers
- Freeze Method: Freeze to pop out wax.
- Heat Method: Warm gently, avoid microwaving, and don't pour wax down drains.
Allergy Awareness
Review our fragrance components if you have sensitivities.
Troubleshooting and Minor Mishaps
- Tunneling: Use the 'foil method' to even out wax.
- Sooting: Trim wick and avoid drafts.
- Wax Spill: Cool, scrape, clean with soapy water (avoid soaking coconut bowls).
- Wax on Skin: Cool water, gently peel off.
Get in Touch
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Optimal Candle Care
Before each burn, trim your wooden wick to about 3/16 inch before lighting for a clean and smoke-free burn.
Before each use, trim the wick to about 1/4 inch. This reduces soot, prevents the flame from getting too large, and stops the wick from "mushrooming."
The goal is to achieve a full melt pool on the first burn. This can take anywhere from 2-4 hours so plan ahead of time. Light your candle for enough time on the first burn to allow the wax to melt across the entire diameter of the candle. This prevents tunneling and ensures an even burn for the life of the candle.
Before lighting up again, ensure any char on the wick is trimmed away.
Do not burn your candle for more than 4 hours at a time to keep the fragrance fresh and avoid overheating.
Stop burning when there is approximately 1/2 inch of wax remaining in the container to prevent overheating.
Let your candle solidify after extinguishing before you relight.
Sunlight or harsh indoor lighting can fade the candle's color and affect its scent throw.
Store candles in a cool, dark, and dry place, while keeping the lid on to prevent dust from settling on the wax.
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