HOW TO USE YOUR CANDLE PROPERLY?

Care tips and best practices to extend the life of your candles and safely perfume your home

Lighting a scented candle is a simple gesture that transforms the atmosphere of a room. It soothes, warms, and perfumes—but you still need to know how to use it properly to extend its lifespan and avoid any unpleasantness.

How to make your candle last longer

Is your favorite candle melting too quickly? Here are some simple tips to optimize its combustion and fully enjoy its fragrance:

• Wait for a complete “pool” to form : Let the candle burn until the entire top surface is melted before extinguishing it. This prevents it from becoming hollow.

• Avoid long, unnecessary burns : Once the wax has melted, extinguish the wick. The hot wax will continue to diffuse the fragrance, without wasting any fragrance.

• Trim the wick to 4-5 mm before each lighting. A wick that is too long consumes more wax and creates an unstable flame.

• Place the candle on a flat surface : this ensures even melting.

• Protect it from drafts : they accelerate combustion or can even extinguish the flame.

• Store your candles away from heat and humidity to prevent the wax from deteriorating over time.

Helpful tip : If your candle has sunk, wrap the top of the jar with aluminum foil, leaving an opening in the center. Light it under supervision: the heat will be retained, and the wax around the edges will melt again.

Safety and quality: the right reflexes to adopt

Lighting a candle also means respecting a few rules for a risk-free experience:

• Never leave a candle unattended .

• Keep it away from any flammable materials (curtains, cushions, wood, etc.).

• Ventilate the room before use, but avoid direct drafts during combustion.

• Choose natural and responsible candles , without harmful substances. Some low-end candles can release dangerous volatile compounds when lit.

At Pikoc , each candle is hand-poured in France, using 100% natural soy and coconut wax. Their unique, powerful and gentle fragrance is inspired by our linen range.

Result: a clean diffusion, without black smoke, for a naturally cocooning atmosphere.