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Johann Hongler
Candle care tips


We pride ourselves not only on producing high-quality candles, but also on our extensive experience in candle care. Because we know that the right care and treatment of candles helps you to enjoy your warm, soothing candlelight for a long time. 

You will also find information on the safe handling of candles, including safety tips candles, including safety tips for handling naked flames. Because Your safety is important to us.

We have compiled the most important candle care tips for you here.

For even more enjoyment of candlelight

Watch candle

Shorten the wick to 10 to 15 mm

Place on a fireproof base

Leave to burn for 1-4 h

Avoid draughts

Place the candle on a heat-resistant surface while it is burning. The candle is a living light and should be constantly monitored as an "open fire".

Do not damage the edge of the candle, otherwise the liquid wax will run out. If the edge remains too high, cut it off while it is still warm.

Candles do not tolerate burning too close together or next to each other. Make sure there is enough space between them. At least 15 cm in height. Match residues and pieces of wick in the burning disc will interfere with burning

Candles do not tolerate draughts. They start to soot and drip and burn on one side.

The wick is designed in such a way that it remains curved towards the edge of the flame during burning because the tip of the wick burns best at the edge of the flame. The wick can be positioned vertically for lighting.

The ideal wick length is 10 - 15 mm. A longer wick produces soot. Shorten it carefully with scissors. However, it must not be too short so that it can still bend when burning.

The candle should burn each time at least until the entire burning disc is liquid. If you dip the wick into the liquid wax to extinguish it and then lift it up again straight away, it will not smoulder and will be ready to light.

You can carefully bend a burning wick to the side if the candle burns on one side. Do not bend a solidified wick, as it can break very quickly.

If the wick is too short and the flame threatens to "wither", you can carefully pour off some of the liquid wax. Wax stains on textiles can be removed with absorbent paper and an iron. Wax stains on table surfaces can be heated with a hairdryer and then also soaked up with paper.