How to Burn the Perfect Candle

How to Burn the Perfect Candle
By Rick Martis

Whether you're burning a jar candle, votive, taper, or column candle it is estimated that you are likely only burning 80% of the candle. What this means for you, is that you are throwing away a big portion of a candle that you have spent a lot of money on. If you're tired of throwing away candles that haven't burned all of the way, the following tips will help you burn the perfect candle.

� Trim The Wick - One of the most effective techniques you can perform to ensure that your candle burns properly is to keep the wick trimmed. It is highly recommended that you keep the wick trimmed to � of an inch. Wicks that are longer than this size tend to burn faster and produce more smoke.

� Avoid Drafty Areas - Burning a candle in a drafty area can cause them to burn unevenly and produce an excessive amount of smoke. Drafts will also cause your candle to burn much faster than if it was placed in another area of your home. To avoid burning a candle in a drafty area, you should not place them near any air-conditioning or heating vents and windows.

� Keep Them Cool - When you store your candles in the refrigerator, they will burn slower. To properly cool your candle, you should wrap it in plastic wrap or foil to keep the wick from absorbing moisture. After they are wrapped properly, place them in the refrigerator for an hour. When you light them, you will notice that they last longer than other candles.

� Putting Out The Flame - When blowing out a candle, it is recommended that you use a candle snuffer. If you do not have available, you can always blow out the flame by placing your index finger in front of the flame and blowing the candle out gently.

� Safety - You should always keep any lit candles in your home away from pets and children. It is also important to remember never to leave a burning candle unattended.

� Spilled Wax - If an accident has occurred and you have spilled wax on your carpet, the best way in which to remove it is using a paper towel and iron. Place the paper towel or piece of a brown paper bag over the wax. Next, place the iron over the paper, the heat from the iron will melt the wax and it will be absorbed into the paper.

Rick Martis is the Founder and CEO of StinkyCandle Inc. and Yank King. Yank Me Candle is your premier source for the best gag gift candles. While our 100% high quality soy candles are designed for humor, they will also provide an enjoyable aroma once they are lit. You can't go wrong when you purchase Yank Me Candles. 50% off all proceeds go directly to animal shelters in need. To learn more about Yank Me Candle gags, visit Yank Me Candles.

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