How to care for a candle
We have prepared a few recommendations for you to help your Rückl crystal candle last longer and burn perfectly. This way, you can truly enjoy the warm atmosphere to the fullest.
1. Preparing for the first ignition
Before each lighting, trim and shorten the wick to about 5 millimeters to prevent unwanted smoking. If this occurs, gently extinguish the candle and allow the wax to cool completely, then remove the burnt ends from the wick. Remove any broken wick and other debris from the container before relighting.
2. Let the candle burn long enough
It will take about 40-60 minutes and you can be sure that there is no unmelted wax left on the surface and edges of the glass. The brightness of the flame may gradually change and even appear to go out, however this is normal. If the flame seems too low, the opposite is true - it burns continuously and gradually intensifies again. We recommend a burning time of between 3 and 5 hours.
3. For your safety and that of your loved ones
If there is about 6 millimeters of wax at the bottom of the jar, do not light the candle any further, as direct contact of the flame with the glass may cause it to crack. Also, be careful when handling hot glass after a long burn.
4. Do not tilt a candle with melted wax
Overflowing or removing wax from the container can cause the wick to go out or become stuck in the wax. Place the candle on a flat and ideally heat-resistant surface.
5. Keep the candle under supervision
Do not leave a candle unattended or in a draft. Also, make sure it is out of reach of children, pets, and flammable materials. Always remember to extinguish a candle before leaving a room. Never use water to extinguish it. In addition to open windows, drafts can also be caused by fans or air conditioning.
Once the wax has burned out, it's up to you how you use the empty crystal glass. In the name of sustainability, all Rückl candles can be refilled with wax repeatedly, so you can create a warm atmosphere in your home whenever you want.
