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Candle Care and Safety Tips

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.

Optimal Candle Care

  • Wooden Wick Wisdom: Trim to 3/16 inch before each burn.
  • Cotton Wick Trimming: Trim to 1/4 inch to prevent soot and mushrooming.
  • First Burn: Achieve a full wax melt pool (2-4 hours).
  • Regular Trimming: Trim before each use.
  • Wax Level: Stop burning at 1/2 inch of wax left.
  • Avoid Direct Sunlight: Store in cool, dark places with lids on.

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

Need More Help? Share Your Candlelight Stories or Ask Questions!
Reach us at customercare@oceanista.com or tag us with your cozy setups. We're here for all your candle moments!

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