Candle Care 101

Before Lighting:

1. Trim the Wick: Before lighting your TLC candle, always trim the wick to about 1/4 inch. This helps prevent unsteady burning and flaring.
2. Clear the Area: Ensure the wax is free from debris, wick trimmings, dirt, or any other flammable materials.
3. Stable Surface: Place the TLC jar on a stable, heat-resistant surface to prevent glass from breaking or cracking and avoid heat damage to surrounding surfaces.
4. Avoid Air Currents: Keep the candle away from vents or drafts to prevent uneven burning, sooting, or excessive dripping.
5. Burn Time: Burn the candle for 2-4 hours per session. This ensures an even burn and maximizes the candle's lifespan. Remember to trim the wick before each use.

While Burning:

1. Keep Away from Children and Pets: Never leave a burning candle unattended. Ensure children and pets are kept away from the candle at all times to avoid accidents.
2. Safe Placement: Keep the candle away from flammable items such as books, papers, carpets, bedding, or decorations.
3. Never Leave Unattended: Always extinguish the candle if you are leaving the room or going to sleep.
4. Don't Move a Burning Candle: Never touch or move a burning candle, especially when the wax is hot and liquefied.
5. Space Multiple Candles Apart: If burning more than one candle, ensure they are at least three inches apart or in separate areas.
6. Flame Too High: If the flame becomes too high or flickers frequently, extinguish the candle. Allow it to cool, check for air drafts, and trim the wick before relighting.

During Extinguishing:

1. Use a Candle Snuffer: If available, use a candle snuffer (found under "TLC Candles") to safely extinguish the candle, which prevents hot wax from splattering.
2. Avoid Water: Do not use water to extinguish the candle, as this can cause splattering and may break the glass.
3. Ensure the Candle is Fully Out: Before leaving the room, confirm that the candle is completely extinguished and no glowing embers remain.
4. Allow Cooling: Do not move or touch the candle until it has fully cooled down.