How To Care for Your Ánemos Aromatherapy Candle
Enjoy every moment of your favourite fragrance by following our simple steps to care for your candle.
From the first burn to the last flicker, our natural coconut and rapeseed wax candles are crafted to ensure an ultra-clean burn, allowing the pure essential oils to fully envelop your space. For a long-lasting, aromatic experience, read on to discover how to care for your candle and enjoy it to its fullest:
How to Care for Your Wick
Your candle will arrive with its wick at the correct length. For each subsequent burn:
- Trim the wick: Before each use, trim the wick to approximately ¼ inch (0.6cm). This prevents excessive flickering, smoking, and ensures an even burn. Wick trimming is essential for prolonging the life and of your candle. You can purchase our Wick Trimmer here to make sure your candle burns perfectly every time.
- Use a Candle Snuffer: Instead of blowing out your candle, use a candle snuffer to extinguish the flame. This reduces smoke, prevents hot wax from splattering and importantly ensure the beautiful Aromatherapy blend stays in the air for a longer period of time.
- Keep the wax pool clean: After extinguishing the flame, ensure no debris or wick trimmings are left in the melted wax pool. This helps maintain a clean burn for future use.
- Reset the wick: After each burn, re-centre and ensure the wick is upright and above the wax before it sets. This prepares your candle for its next use
How To Burn Your Candle Safely
- Position with care: Place your candle away from drafts, flammable materials, and out of reach of children and pets.
- First burn: On the first use, allow the candle to burn long enough for the entire top layer of wax to melt evenly. This usually takes around 2-3 hours and prevents tunnelling ensuring a consistent burn.
- Avoid over burning: Do not burn your candle for more than 4 hours at a time. Over burning can lead to overheating and excessive smoke.
- Never leave unattended: Always keep a burning candle within sight. Extinguish the flame before leaving the room or going to sleep.
- Avoid touching hot wax: Allow the candle to cool completely before moving or handling it to prevent burns.
Know when it’s time to let go, stop burning your candle when the remaining wax level gets down to 6mm.
How To Store Your Candle
Store your candles in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Excessive heat can cause the wax to soften, and sunlight may fade both the colour and scent. Once the candle has fully cooled down after use, replace the aluminium lid to protect against dust against dust and to keep your beautiful Aromatherapy blend long lasting.
Reusing Your Apothecary Jars
Once your candle has been enjoyed down to the last 6mm of wax, clean out the jar with warm soapy water. Our 100% natural wax is water-soluble, making it easy to remove. The adhesive pad holding the wick in place will be secured to the bottom of the candle glass, please do remove this.
The apothecary jar with its aluminium lid is perfect for reuse. Some ideas: storing
small items, holding travel essentials or even used as pots to grow herbs…
Please re-purpose your jars ♥
We hope our candles bring a touch of warmth, calm, and joy into your home and spaces.
Remember, each burn is an opportunity to pause, breathe, and reconnect with yourself. Enjoy these moments.
Stephanie x