Making Your Candle Last Longer: Expert Tips from Gilchrist + Stone
There’s nothing quite like the soft glow and exquisite scent of a luxury candle to elevate your space. At Gilchrist + Stone, we understand that our candles are more than just a product—they’re an experience. To help you enjoy your premium candles to the fullest, here are expert tips to make your luxury candles last longer and maintain their quality.Make it stand out
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1. The First Burn is the Most Important
When lighting your candle for the first time, let it burn long enough for the entire surface of the wax to melt evenly. This prevents “tunneling,” where only the center of the wax burns down, leaving unused wax along the edges.
Tip: Allow your candle to burn for 2–4 hours on the first use, depending on its size.
2. Keep Your Wick Trimmed
A properly trimmed wick ensures a steady, clean burn and prevents excessive smoke or soot. Long wicks can cause uneven flames and waste wax by burning it too quickly.
How to Trim: Use a wick trimmer to keep the wick at 1/4 inch before each burn. This simple habit will maximize your candle’s burn time and maintain its luxurious appearance.
3. Avoid Drafts and Uneven Surfaces
Candles burn best in stable, draft-free environments. Breezes can cause flickering flames, which lead to uneven wax consumption and reduce your candle’s lifespan.
Placement Tip: Position your candle on a flat, heat-resistant surface away from windows, fans, or air vents.
4. Burn in 2–4 Hour Sessions
To extend the life of your luxury candle, avoid burning it for more than four hours at a time. Overly long burns can cause the wick to “mushroom” and lead to excessive soot or an unstable flame.
Pro Tip: If you need ambiance for longer, let the candle cool for a couple of hours before relighting it.
5. Protect Your Candle Between Uses
Dust and debris can collect on the surface of your candle when it’s not in use, affecting its scent and appearance.
6. Keep the Wax Pool Clean
Avoid dropping matches, wick trimmings, or debris into the melted wax. These impurities can disrupt the candle’s even burn and shorten its lifespan.
Quick Fix: Use tweezers to carefully remove any debris before the wax hardens.
7. Use the Right Tools for the Job
Luxury candles deserve luxury care! Invest in tools like a wick trimmer, snuffer, and dipper to maintain your candle properly.
Why It Matters: A snuffer prevents wax splatter and smoky odors when extinguishing your candle, while a wick dipper helps reposition the wick for an even burn next time.
8. Repurpose the Jar Once the Candle Is Finished
When your candle has reached its end, don’t let that gorgeous jar go to waste. Remove any remaining wax and repurpose it as a chic holder for makeup brushes, pens, or small plants.
Sustainability Bonus: At Gilchrist and Stone, we pride ourselves on creating jars that are as elegant as they are reusable.
A Candle That Truly Lasts
By following these simple yet effective tips, you can enjoy the unparalleled glow and fragrance of your Gilchrist + Stone candle for as long as possible. Each of our candles is crafted with care, and with the right maintenance, they’ll continue to bring luxury and serenity to your space, burn after burn.