Candle Care 101
- Ollipop & Co.
- Sep 28
- 1 min read
The One Candle Tip You Shouldn’t Ignore – Trim The Wick!
Candle Wick Trimming Tips
There’s nothing quite like the cosy glow of a candle. But here’s a secret every candle lover should know: if you’re not trimming the wick, you’re not getting the best out of your candle.
A wick that’s too long creates a flame that burns hotter and bigger than it should. This can lead to ‘burn pools’ – where the wax melts unevenly – and wasted wax left clinging to the jar. It can even cause smoky residue or sooting.
The fix is simple: before you light your candle, trim the wick down to about ¼ inch. You can use scissors, nail clippers or a wick trimmer if you have one. Just snip, light and enjoy the difference.
Make trimming part of your candle ritual – you’ll get a longer lasting candle, a cleaner flame and a more even burn every time.
Great read! I never realized how much of a difference trimming the wick can make until I started doing it regularly. Using a wick trimmer really helps keep the flame clean and even — plus, it makes the whole candle experience feel more luxurious. Thanks for sharing such a helpful tip!
I never knew this is what was causing the sooting in my candles! This is such helpful info for people who don’t hardcore burn candles!