Candle Care & Safety Guide — It’s More Than A Home

At It’s More Than A Home, every candle is hand-poured in small batches with 100% soy wax, cotton wicks, and phthalate-free fragrance oils. To enjoy the cleanest burn and longest life, follow these candle care tips:

First Burn — Memory Burn

• Always let your candle burn until the entire top layer melts to the edges.

• This sets a “memory burn” and prevents tunneling (wax left on the sides).

Wick Care

• Trim the wick to ¼ inch before each burn.

• Remove any wick debris before lighting.

• If your candle flickers, smokes, or mushrooms, extinguish, trim, and relight.

Burn Times

• Do not burn more than 2-3 hours at a time.

• Stop burning when about ¼ inch of wax remains in the container.

Safety First

• Never leave a burning candle unattended.

• Keep away from drafts, vents, curtains, and other flammables.

• Place on a heat-safe surface.

• Keep out of reach of children and pets.

Storage 

• Store candles in a cool, dry place away from sunlight.
  

Natural Soy Wax Variations

Because our candles are handmade with 100% soy wax, you may notice:

• Frosting (a white crystalline look)

• Wet spots (slight glass adhesion changes)

These are normal characteristics of natural soy wax and do not affect performance, fragrance, or quality. They are a testament to the fact that our candles are free of paraffin and preservatives.

Quick Recap

• Trim wick → ¼ inch

• First burn → full melt to edges

• Max burn → 3–4 hours

• Stop use → ¼ inch wax left

By following these tips, you’ll enjoy the cleanest burn, longest fragrance life, and safest experience with your It’s More Than A Home candle.