Burning Tips

At On a Wick & a Prayer we want all our customers to get the best from their candles and diffusers. Below is a list of tips and safety advice designed to help you get the best from your On a Wick product.

Candles

• Never leave a burning candle unattended
• Do not burn candles on or near flammable materials
• Do not place in a draft Take action if you see excess soot; Is there a draft? Does the wick need shortening?
• Keep wick trimmed to approximately 1/4 of an inch
• Keep multiple candles at least 3 inches apart when burning
• Keep the wax pool free of any debris such as wick trimmings or used matches
• Candles with a diameter of 3 inches or more should burn over a longer period of time so that the wax becomes liquid up to the edge of the candle. This will prevent a wax wall forming around the wick, impairing the flame.
• A slight curve of the wick is appropriate. If one side of the candle becomes too low push the wick slightly to the opposite side (only if the wick is warm)
• Burn out of reach of children and pets
• Always burn on a heat proof surface

Reed Diffusers

• Place your diffuser in a high traffic area where the fragrance will disperse throughout the room with air circulation.
• Flip the reeds every few days for more fragrance (do this over a protected surface to catch drips and always wash your hands afterwards)
• For a stronger scent flip the reeds more often
• Use a coaster or plate under your diffuser to keep any oil drips from damaging a precious counter top.
• When you change the oil, change the reeds. Reeds get dusty and clogged over time and lose efficiency.