Candle Tips & Tricks for you

Tipps & Tricks rund um Kerzen In order to look good and burn well and clean, several care instructions should be noted:

The right care for the wick

When lighting the candle for the first time, the wick should be straightened up and the match- or lighter flame should not only touch the wick but also the wax. The wick is only able to burn properly when it soaks in enough wax.
If “wick blooms” occur or if a too long wick should bend over too far, cut the blossom and shorten the wick. After that the candle can be lit again.
In order to avoid unpleasantsmoke emission when extinguishing the candle, it is advisable to dip the wick into the wax and re-erect it again right away. This also insures that the wick doesn't dry out and is easy to light again.

Candles should preferably be stored in a cool, dry and dust-free place. Dark storage is also advantageous for preventing discolouration.
Never put candles close to heat sources (e.g. car in summer), since they could become deformed.

The good traditional remedy for wax stains is still reliable: put the textile into the freezer for a short time and then pick up the wax carefully. If there should still be wax stains after that, put a paper towel or plotting paper on the stain and carefully iron over it.
Little scratches can be rubbed off with a fine-meshed nylon stocking.