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THE ME&MATS CANDLE CARE GUIDE

Burning a candle properly is not easy! Here you will find some instructions how to take care of your candle properly, which will help the candle to burn better and last longer.

cleaning your soy wax candle

Before lighting you need to remove the dust and other dirt from the candle. The dirt might be flammable and could scorch the candle with the result that the glass turns dark. The candle must also be cleaned between each burning by removing anything that might block the wick and cause trouble the next time you will burn your candle. So, we can say that a clean candle is important!

trimming the wick

The first time you will light a candle the wick is probably exceptionally long. The wick must be cut short up to 2,5 cm before lighting the candle. The 2,5 cm is considered as the best length the wick could have, when the wick is to long it can result in excessive smoke, a shorter lifetime and a scorched jar. When the wick is too short a pool of wax might arise that could suffocate flame.

Burning a candle

To make sure that the candle burns at is best, it must burn at least 1 hour at the time for every 2,5 centimeters. For example, if you have a 7.5 cm wide candle, the very first time you light the candle let it burn for at least 3 hours. Why? Because candles are not just a ball of wax, they are capable of holding memory. The candle will stick to the size of the melt pool of wax and each time you will light it thereafter it will melt back to that particular pool size. *Keep candles within sight *Keep out of reach of children and animals *Keep away from drafts, air valves or anything that could catch fire easily. So, burn it wisely!

Extinguish the candle

Don’t blow your candle light out! Candles should be snuffed out instead of blown, because it might result in excessive smoke and the wick might get stuck in the wax. When you snuff your candle, the wick remains intact and the smoke is limited. In case you burn a candle in a jar, like the candles of ME&MATS, find something that is not flammable and cover the jar so that the air inside is limited and the candle will burn low. You can also buy a candle snuffer in almost every local retail store, just as easy as it sounds!

storing your candle

When you need to store your scented candle put it in a cool and dark area. Too much light will affect the color and when there is too much heat the wax of the candle will melt. So, store it properly!

We truly hope this will help you burn your ME&MATS at its best!

Safety instructions

Burn within sight
Discontinue burning the candle when 0,5 inch of unmelted wax remains
Place your candle on a heat resistance surface (not on wood) and make sure the candle is positioned upright and stable.
Do not burn the candle for more than 3 to 4 hours at a time.
Keep your candles out of reach of children and pets.
Make sure there are no flammable objects near your burning candle.
If you want to burn more candles at the same time, make sure there is a minimum distance of 10 cm between them.
Make sure to not leave any leftover matches or other debris in the wax.

Avoid direct inhalation of smoke.
Avoid splashing. Do not add water or fragrance oil to the wax and do not extinguish the candle with water.
Blow out the candle when it’s only 0,5 cm away from the bottom. The heat development can cause the glass to burst.
Always extinguish your candle if it is smoking, the wick is too long or the flame too high.
Check the glass for any cracks before using it. Do not use the candle if there are any cracks.
Keep your candle away from drafts of air. this will prevent the candle from creating smoke or soot.
Do not place candles near a heat source like sunlight, heaters or a fire place.