The Ultimate Candle Care Guide - Burn Smarter, Burn Longer

Whether you’re a first-time customer or a long-time Markuza Muse lover, proper candle care can make a huge difference. A well-cared-for candle burns cleaner, lasts longer, and gives off a stronger, more even scent. Here’s everything you need to know to get the most out of your cosy, colourful candle.

1. Trim Your Wick (Every Time!)

Before every burn, trim your wick to around 5mm.
This helps prevent:

- Sooty smoke

- Tall, flickering flames

- Tunnelling

- Mushrooming on the wick

A small trim = a cleaner, safer, longer-lasting burn.

2. Let the First Burn Set the Tone

Your first burn is the most important one, candles have memory.
Allow your candle to melt all the way to the edges of the jar - this can take 1.5–3 hours depending on your candle’s size.
Doing this prevents tunnelling and ensures your candle burns evenly for the rest of its life.

3. Don’t Burn for Too Long

As tempting as it is to keep the cosy vibes going for hours, burning a candle for more than 4 hours at a time can damage the wick and reduce scent performance.
Give your candle a break to reset.

4. Keep Your Candle Safe

- Always burn on a heat-resistant, level surface (For our From Me To You candles, you can use the lids!)

- Keep away from children & pets

- Never leave a candle unattended

- Avoid drafts - they cause uneven melting and soot

5. Store Them Properly

Keep your candles somewhere cool and out of direct sunlight. Natural waxes like ours can frost or fade if overheated - but this doesn’t affect performance.

6. Enjoy the Magic

Your candle should feel like a little moment of escape, calm, and colour.
Follow these tips and your Markuza Muse candle will give you its best burn, from first light to final glow.