How to Take Care of Your Candle

How to Take Care of Your Candle

Keep your flame clean, safe, and beautifully bright

At PrismaCasa, every candle is poured with care — using natural, high-quality ingredients that deserve to be treated just as thoughtfully. A few simple steps will make your candle last longer, burn cleaner, and fill your space with the warm glow it was designed for.

✨ 1. The First Burn Matters

When lighting your candle for the very first time, let it burn for at least 3 to 4 hours or until the melted wax reaches the edges of the jar.
This helps create a full melt pool, preventing tunneling (that annoying hole down the middle!) and ensuring an even burn every time after.

✂️ 2. Trim Your Wick

Before each burn, trim your wick to about ¼ inch (6 mm).
A properly trimmed wick:

  • Prevents soot buildup on the jar

  • Keeps the flame at a safe, steady height

  • Helps your candle last longer and smell better

A simple wick trimmer or even a small pair of scissors does the trick!

🔥 3. Burn Time & Safety

Candlelight is meant to be relaxing — but it’s important to stay mindful while it burns.

  • Never leave a burning candle unattended.

  • Keep away from drafts, curtains, and anything flammable.

  • Always place your candle on a heat-resistant surface.

  • Burn for no more than 4 hours at a time.

  • Keep out of reach of children and pets.

Safety first — beauty always.

💫 4. Extend Your Candle’s Life

A few extra habits go a long way:

  • Stop burning your candle when ½ inch of wax remains at the bottom.

  • Avoid burning in direct sunlight or near a fan.

  • When finished, clean out the jar and reuse it — a perfect home for plants, pens, or cotton pads.

Every little reuse keeps your space and our planet a little cleaner. 🌿

💡 5. Scan for More Candle Wisdom

Each PrismaCasa candle includes a QR code on the label — simply scan it with your phone to revisit this guide anytime.
Because your candle deserves to burn beautifully, every single time.

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