A little care goes a long way. Take a moment to read these simple care tips, and your Maine Beach candle will burn beautifully, evenly and safely from the first light to the last.

  • BURN TIME
    BURN TIME

    Our 60g candle burns for up to 20 hours, and our 380g candle burns for approximately 50-55 hours. Fragrance, colour, burning habits and environmental conditions can all affect burn time, so yours may vary slightly.

  • BEFORE YOU LIGHT
    BEFORE YOU LIGHT

    Place your candle on a stable, flat, heat-resistant surface, away from drafts, water and moisture. Trim the cotton wick to 5mm and make sure it’s standing upright before you light.

  • DURING THE BURN
    DURING THE BURN

    For long burns, we recommend snuffing, re-trimming and relighting your candle every 1½ hours. Please don’t burn your candle for more than 3 hours at a time.

  • WICK CARE
    WICK CARE

    Keep the wick in the centre of your candle. Our 60g candle has one wick, and our 380g candle has two, so please keep both centred. Don’t let a wick touch the side of the glass, as this can cause the glass to overheat.

  • FINNISHING YOUR CANDLE
    FINNISHING YOUR CANDLE

    Please stop burning your candle when 10mm of solid wax remains at the base. When the wax is liquid, avoid touching or moving the candle.

  • BURN SAFETY
    BURN SAFETY

    Always keep your candle within sight, and make sure it’s completely extinguished before you leave the room. Keep it away from anything that could catch fire, and out of reach of children and pets. If you’re burning more than one candle, please keep them 10cm apart.

Candle Care Questions

What type of wicks and wax do you use?

Our candles are made from natural, soy wax and have lead-free cotton wicks for a longer, cleaner and more environmentally friendly burn. 

Why is there black residue on the inside of my candle?

Black residue may appear on the inside glass of your candle if the wicks are too long and have not been trimmed between burning. Always ensure the wick is upright and trimmed to 5mm before each burn in order to prevent the candle emitting carbon (the black residue). The black residue can easily be removed with a damp towel or cloth. 

Why did my candle crack?

In some cases, this can happen if there wasn't enough wax left to absorb the heat of the flame. This can cause the glass to crack after an extended period. To prevent this, we recommend that you stop burning when there is 10mm of unmelted wax remaining in the candle. In other cases, this may happen when the wicks travel and come in contact with the glass. This can happen if the candle has been burning longer than the recommended burning time, as the wax pool increases and the wicks become less stable and can move towards the glass. We recommend you adhere to the care instructions on the base of each Maine Beach candle. For more detailed information, please visit our Care Instructions. 

Why do I need to burn my 380g candle for more than 1 hour and less than 4 hours?

If you burn your candle for less than one hour the wax may not melt all the way to the outside of the candle. This can form a pattern of tunnelling which leaves unmelted wax around the edges which may reduce the overall fragrance throw and eventually could drown the wicks so the candle will not stay alight. If you burn your candle for longer than four hours, the candle wick can become quite long and less stable which can cause it to move towards the glass or heat the glass up. 

Why do you say to stop burning with 10mm of wax left?

We ask that you stop burning your candle at the 10mm wax mark as there may not be enough wax left in the candle to absorb the heat of the flame. Without enough wax, the glass will become very hot and can be at risk of cracking. 

Why isn't my candle burning properly?

If your candle is not burning properly, the most common causes are: trimming wicks too short less than 5mm, wicks moving off centre and short burn cycles (under an hour). To get maximum enjoyment out of your candle we recommend that you adhere to the care instructions on the base of each Maine Beach candle. For more detailed information, please visit our Care Instructions. 

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