Burning Candles - Not Just Wedding Favors

Candlelight is a great mood enhancer. It is probably one of the easiest ways to add instant atmosphere to any room. Available in a huge array of sizes, shapes and wax â€œtypesâ€ leads to a few questions on how to best care for your candles. Here are a few tips and tricks that may add to your experience and extend the life of your candles: 1. Burn your pillar candle one hour for every inch of its diameter. This will aid in a more even burn because the candles wax has more time to burn to the outter rim of the candle. 2. Before you light your candle, trim the wick to one-quarter inch. Repeat every time you light the candle. This will ensure a clean, smoke-free burn. Invest in superior quality candles â€“ they are virtually smokeless. 3. Candles need oxygen. If you burn a candle in a confined area it may smoke. Consider the size of the room and the location of the candles. Avoid drafty locations. 4. To guard your candles against fading, avoid placing them in direct sunlight. 5. Store your candles in a dry, cool, dark place. 6. Wax candle adapters are the easiest way to hold a taper candle in place and prevent it from tipping over. The soft wax is pliable and sticks to both holder and candle. Remember: 1. Never leave a burning candle unattended. 2. Keep candles out of the reach of children. 3. Always place your candles on sturdy, non-flammable holders, in sizes appropriate for the candles. 5. Never burn a candle completely. Dispose of it when it burns to within one inch of the base. 6. Remember to remove the labels on your candles.