Why You Should Always Trim Your Candle Wick: Tips for a Cleaner, Longer-Lasting Burn

Candles add warmth, ambiance, and a lovely scent to your space—but did you know that a simple step like trimming your wick can make a big difference in your candle experience? At Foxeur, we craft our candles with care using 100% soy wax and premium wicks to ensure a clean, even burn. But to get the most out of your candle, proper wick maintenance is key.

Here’s why trimming your candle wick matters and how to do it right.

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The Benefits of Trimming Your Wick

1. Cleaner Burn with Less Soot

A wick that’s too long creates a larger, smokier flame that produces excess soot and black residue on your candle jar and walls. Keeping your wick trimmed to about ¼ inch helps the flame stay steady and clean, preserving the beauty of your candle and your home.

2. Longer-Lasting Candle

A shorter wick burns more slowly and evenly, which means your candle will last longer. When the wick is too long, it burns hotter and faster, wasting your candle’s precious wax and fragrance.

3. Better Scent Throw

A properly trimmed wick helps your candle burn at the right temperature to release fragrance oils evenly. This means your favorite scents from Foxeur—whether it’s Bergamot Matcha or Brown Sugar & Fig—fill your space beautifully without overpowering or fading too quickly.

4. Safer Candle Use

A large flame can become a fire hazard or cause the wax to pool unevenly, increasing the risk of tunneling (where wax burns down the center, leaving a ring of unused wax on the sides). Trimming your wick promotes a safe, consistent burn.

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How to Trim Your Candle Wick

• Trim Before Every Burn: Use a wick trimmer, small scissors, or even your fingers to cut your wick to approximately ¼ inch before lighting your candle each time.

• Remove Wick Debris: After trimming, make sure to remove any wick trimmings or debris floating in the wax to avoid flare-ups.

• Use Proper Tools or Your Fingers: While wick trimmers are designed for precision, you can also carefully use your fingers or small scissors to trim the wick if you don’t have one on hand.

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Make Trimming Part of Your Candle Ritual

Trimming your wick doesn’t have to be a chore—it’s a simple, mindful step that enhances your candle experience. With Foxeur’s clean, hand-poured soy wax candles, this small act helps you enjoy elegant, toxin-free aromas longer and safer.

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Ready to glow cleaner and longer?

Shop our collection of premium soy wax candles at foxeur.com and discover the difference proper care makes.