When you light your candle for the first time, let it burn for 3 to 4 hours — or until the entire top layer melts edge to edge (that’s called a melt pool). Trust us, it’s worth it. This helps prevent tunnelling and means you’ll get a longer, cleaner burn with zero wasted wax.

Before you relight your candle, give that wick a quick trim. It should be no longer than 1cm. A shorter wick means a slower, cleaner burn and helps keep that pesky black smoke (soot) at bay.

Don’t let bits ruin the burn. Keep your wax pool free of wick trimmings or debris — they can clog the wick or act like a second one, making your candle burn faster than it should.

Let your candle do its thing in a well-ventilated spot. Just keep it away from fans or drafts, as this can give you a flickering flame, leave black marks on the jar, and cause an uneven burn. A calm flame = a happy candle.