Choose the Right-Sized Candle for Right Room
How to measure candle's size measures up in a specific room, ultimately important that the piece is neither too big nor too small. "If you have cathedral ceilings, a 4-ounce candle will not throw the scent".T he same holds true for a small space: You don't want to overpower a bathroom with a large candle when tea lights would be great.
Limited Burn Time
Recommends burning yours for at least four hours the first time around. This allows the top layer of wax to fully melt, ensuring an even burn come the next use. Burn the candle for three to four hours at a time. This allows the candles to burn properly and avoids tunneling. Tunneling also wastes wax and can even reduce the candle ability to light.
Clean After Each Use
After each use—and when the candle has cooled to a temperature that makes it comfortable to manipulate—make sure to clean the candle of debris. Do so by ridding the wick's centered wax pool of any soot or charred flakes using a wet cotton pad soaked with warm soapy water. After you clean up the wax, enclose the candle with a lid, if possible, to prevent dust from settling on the surface.
Store Candles Appropriately
Ultimately, the best place to store your candles is indoors and away from direct sunlight.
Do Not Leave a Candle Unattended
Most importantly, never leave a candle unattended. Not only is there a risk of fire when candles are forgotten in a room, but you also run the risk of burning the candle for too long. You can alternate your candles to prolong their burn time—just don't set it and forget it.