Candle Use and Storage Tips

- To guard your candles against fading, avoid placing them in direct sunlight.

Store your candles in a cool, dry place. Bright light can fade candle colors and hot temperatures can melt the wax causing your candles to lean. Tapers should lie flat when stored.

Clean solid candles with a piece of nylon or a dry or damp soft cloth.

Always store candles in a cool, dark, dry place. Tapers and dinner candles should be stored flat to prevent warping.

Remove wax from holders by running very hot water over them. Alternatively, some individuals suggest placing the candle holder in the freezer. This will allow the wax to shrink and easily pop off when the candle holder is removed from the freezer.

Never use a knife or a sharp object to remove wax drippings from a glass holder; it might scratch, weaken, or cause the glass to break upon subsequent use.

Votive candles will clean easily if you add a few drops of water to the glass before inserting the candle.

Caution:

Do not add more than a few drops and do not add water unless you intend to burn the candle immediately afterward. Over time, a candle wick could absorb the water and no longer burn properly.