HOW TO BURN YOUR TRĒO CANDLE
Step 1: Trim
Prior to each lighting, trim the wick to 1/4” for a clean and smoke free burn. Also, always protect the surface on which the candle sits. Always remember to trim the candle wick before the first use.
Step 2: Burn
On your first light, allow the entire surface of wax to melt, minimum of 4 hours. There will be some “wax wall hanging,” but that’s normal.
Step 3: Center
Ensure the wick is centered. After each burn, adjust the wick while the wax is still molten.
Step 4: Protect
For a proper burning, stay out of the wind and cold temperatures.
Step 5: Never leave a burning candle unattended
Keep lit candles in sight while burning and away from kids and pets.
Step 6: Know when to say goodbye
Don’t burn a candle all the way down. For safety measures, stop burning a candle when there is ½ inch of wax left in the vessel.
Troubleshooting
Tunneling happens when only a small portion of the wax around the wick melts while the candle is burning. When a candle tunnels, it is likely that the candle has not been burning long enough for the wax to pool from edge to edge.
If the candle has begun to tunnel, burn the candle for 3-4 hours to allow the candle to self-correct. Continue to burn in 3-4 hour increments until the candle self- corrects.
Soot is a natural occurrence for any candle. If your candle is continuously releasing soot, it can be the result of carbon build-up on the wicks, not trimming the wicks of the candle, over-burning the candle, or burning the candle in an area that is receiving a draft from a vent.
If you are experiencing excessive soot, try trimming your wicks to 1/8’’, moving your candle to another location, or extinguishing your candle if it has been burning for more than 3-4 hours.
Wax and fragrance can occasionally clog the wick.
Extinguish the flame, wait for the candle to cool, trim the tip of the wick, then twist the wick with your fingers to loosen the fibers in the wick. This will allow for the fragrance and wax to more freely absorb through the wick.
