Looking after your candle helps it burn evenly, safely and beautifully. Wood wicks: Use a utility lighter and allow the wax to melt right to the edges on each burn (around 1–2 hours). Keep the wick clean by gently removing ash between burns and avoid burning for longer than 2–3 hours at a time. Cotton wicks: Trim to around 5mm before lighting and always allow a full melt pool on the first burn. Keep candles away from drafts and limit burn time to 3–4 hours. If your candle t
