Candles are more than just a source of light; they set the mood, create a cozy atmosphere, and bring beautiful scents into your home. However, to make the most of your candles and keep them burning brightly, it’s essential to understand proper candle care and how fragrance strength plays a role in your experience. Here’s a guide to help you get the most out of your Harvey & Co. Sydney candles.
1. Burn Your Candle the Right Way
A key to maintaining both the appearance and fragrance of your candle is how you burn it. The first time you light your candle, let it burn for 2–3 hours until the wax has melted all the way to the edges of the jar. This prevents tunneling (when the candle burns down the center and leaves wax around the edges), ensuring a longer-lasting burn and an even release of fragrance.
After the initial burn, always trim your wick to about 5mm. This helps prevent the flame from becoming too large and causing soot, which can affect the fragrance and burn quality. A trimmed wick also allows for a cleaner, more even burn.
2. Keep Your Candle Away from Drafts
Candles burn best in calm environments. Wind and drafts can cause your candle to burn unevenly, affecting both the wax and fragrance throw. To get the most out of your candle, place it in a draft-free area away from open windows, fans, or vents.
3. Fragrance Strength: How It Works
The strength of your candle’s fragrance depends on several factors, including the quality of the oils used and the size of the space where you’re burning the candle. Harvey & Co. Sydney candles are crafted with premium soy wax and carefully selected fragrance oils to provide a balanced, long-lasting scent experience.
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Small Spaces: If you’re burning your candle in a smaller room, like a bathroom or bedroom, you may notice a more potent fragrance throw. For these spaces, a candle with a moderate fragrance strength, like our Lemon Myrtle or Coconut Mojito soy candles, can fill the space beautifully without being overwhelming.
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Larger Spaces: In larger rooms, the fragrance will naturally dissipate more quickly, so you may want to choose a candle with a stronger fragrance throw, like our Hazelnut Latte or Tuscan Gardens soy candles. These scents are designed to make a statement, filling larger areas with an inviting and long-lasting aroma.
4. Avoid Over-burning Your Candle
To maintain the fragrance strength and the life of your candle, avoid burning it for more than 4 hours at a time. If you need to light your candle again, allow the wax to cool and solidify before re-lighting it. This not only extends the life of your candle but ensures you get a consistently pleasant scent each time.
5. Store Your Candles Properly
When you’re not using your candles, store them in a cool, dark place to preserve the fragrance and wax. Light exposure can cause the wax to discolor and the fragrance to fade, so keeping your candles in a cupboard or drawer can help them stay fresh until you're ready to use them again.
By taking proper care of your candles, you'll be able to enjoy their full fragrance potential, whether you're relaxing at home or setting the mood for an event. So light up, relax, and breathe in the beautiful scents of your favorite Harvey & Co. Sydney candles!
Let us know in the comments: What’s your favorite Harvey & Co. Sydney candle fragrance and how do you care for it?