We've all been there - you spend forever sniffing out your perfect scented candle, not to mention your hard earned cash, only to find that after a few burns you end up with more wax around the edges of the glass than melting around the wick!
Here at the Home County Candle Co. we've taken great care to create top quality, luxury products, but there are a few little things you can do once you get your candle home to help make the most of your candle. Here are our top 3 tips for how to look after your Home County candle...
2-3 hour first burn - to avoid tunneling, always ensure the melted wax reaches the edges of the glass on all sides on first burn. This is because wax has a 'memory' and will always melt the same way it did on the first burn. Therefore, as long as the first burn reaches the edges of the glass you'll get the best use of the wax for the rest of your candle's lifespan. Nobody likes wasted wax after all!
Trim your wick - trim your wick to approx. 5mm before each burn. This will promote an even burn and steady flame, helping you to get the most out of your candle. No need to invest in expensive wick trimmers though - nail clippers work just as well for trimming wooden wicks!
Keep out of draughts - always burn your candles out of the way of draughts, which can decrease burn time, cause uneven burning and reduced scent throw.
And it’s as simple as that!
Hannah & Oli x
The Lancashire Candle
Candle | £25
Ditch the petrol station bouquet in favour of a rose-scented hand-poured soy candle. They last longer, smell better, and they are perfect for setting the scene for a romantic at-home date night.
Han-poured in small batches using 100% natural soy wax, this Red Rose & Patchouli scented candle is the perfect choice for a romantic date night.
The perfect accompaniment to a candle? Matches, of course.
As any candle lover will tell you, the act of lighting a candle after a long day is a ritual in itself. This elegant glass bottle filled with long-length safety matches is a beautiful accessory that will stand proud beside your red rose and patchouli soy candle.
For a Valentine’s gift that will last, opt for one of our floral reed diffusers. The delicate lavender and chamomile fragrance of The Surrey diffuser will gently scent your home for 4-6 months, and the glass bottle itself can be used long beyond thanks to our eco-friendly refills.
A subtle and relaxing floral blend, The Surrey scent boasts notes of fragrant lavender, calming chamomile, and a gentle touch of sweet vanilla.
What better gift to give your sweet pea than The Shropshire 3-wick? Inspired by the lush pink bloom that was engineered in the market town of Wem, our sweet pea scent has sweet, floral top notes and base notes of warm woods and vanilla.
With a burn time of 75 hours, our luxurious triple wick candles make for a beautiful centrepiece on your Valentine’s tablescape. A thoughtful and indulgent way of saying “I love you”.
A thoughtful gift for the one who does it all; treat your loved one to a long soak in a hot bath with our Dead Sea bath salts.
Inspired by the sea salt and wood sage scent of a coastal clifftop walk, The Coast bath salts are rich in essential minerals like magnesium to help soothe tired muscles and anti-inflammatory agents to reduce swelling.A thoughtful gift for the one who does it all; treat your loved one to a long soak in a hot bath with our Dead Sea bath salts.
Inspired by the sea salt and wood sage scent of a coastal clifftop walk, The Coast bath salts are rich in essential minerals like magnesium to help soothe tired muscles and anti-inflammatory agents to reduce swelling.
