*How can I make clean up of my glass candle holders easier?
*Help...I just knocked my candle over and spilled wax all over my
carpet and hardwood floor-how do I clean up this mess?
*How can I extend the burn time of my candle?
We here at Guiding Lights Candles would like to inform our customers of answers to some of
today's most frequently asked questions about candles. Remember, this is the place to come
whenever you have questions, suggestions or problems. Feel free to write us at feedback@guidinglightscandles.com.
Wax Spills
Note - only a plastic scraper should be used to scrape off excess wax prior to cleaning of
item. A metal or wood scraper may cause damage to fabrics or surface area. Let all wax
spills harden completely before clean up. Many liquid household cleaners will dissolve
wax. Read instructions before using.
*Washable Fabrics-
scrape off excess wax and run boiling water through the material, then wash as normal.
*Tile,Brick and Wood-
scrape off excess wax - if wax is in crevices use hair dryer on hot to soften wax, then
clean up softened wax with a cotton swab or cloth.
*Furniture and Carpet-scrape
off excess wax if possible - place a clean flat cotton cloth over the spill area. Slowly
move a warm iron back and forth on top of the cloth until wax is absorbed into the cloth.
Repeat this using different areas of the cloth until all wax is removed from the furniture
or carpet. If there is still some wax on the furniture or carpet lightly brush over
spilled area with fingers or a brush and vacuum. Then try using a liquid cleaner to remove
any discoloration left by the wax. Make sure to read the directions of the cleaner before
using.
*Leather and Vinyl -
Push down gently around spill area and the wax will separate from the material - gently
pull wax off.
Tips
**All wax spills may result in a colored stain due to colored dyes
and/or oil based scents found in most candles.
**Do not leave candles in direct sunlight. Colors will fade and the
scent will be effected.
**To ensure no dripping and an even burn with our candles, gently push
in the top edges with your thumbs after extinguishing the candle. This is known as "hugging"
the candle and will make the top of the candle burn flat, even and dripless. To
love your candle is to "hug" your candle
**To add longer burn time and a more
even candle burn, wrap candle in foil or plastic (to prevent wicks from absorbing
moisture) and place in refrigerator for a few hours prior to lighting.
**If the flame is smoking or consistently flickering, the wick needs to
be trimmed. Most candles burn more efficiently when wick is 1/4" long. The flame
should not be more than 1/2" tall.
**A large flame will burn more of the fragrant vapor before it can
escape into the air. KEEP WICKS TRIMMED.
**Keep burning candles away from children and pets. Do not place a
burning candle near the edge of a surface - a child or pet could easily bump it and start
a fire.
**To avoid splattering wax when blowing out your candle hold your
finger in front of the flame and blow it out. Air flows around your finger and
extinguishes the flame evenly from both sides.
**Add 1/8" of water to the bottom of any glass candle holder to
ensure an easier clean up.
**Put used votive glass in freezer for 20-30 minutes and left over wax
will fall out and clean very easily.
**Glass container and votive candle holders clean up easily by running
hot water into glass until all wax is loosened - wipe out with a clean dry cloth. Make
sure loose wax does not go down the drain as it could cause pipes to clog.
**Place all glass holders on heat resistant surfaces - the bottom of
the glass holder gets extremely hot as the candle gets shorter. This may result in
discoloration of surface or even remove the paint from it.
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