• How long do LAFCO candles burn?

3-Wick Candles 30 oz burn up to 120 hours

Signature Candles 15.5 oz burn up to 90 hours

Classic Candles 6.5 oz burn up to 50 hours

Travel Candles 4 oz burn up to 30 hours

Votive Candles 1.9 oz burn up to 20 hours

• Why is there wax left at the bottom of my candle and it won’t relight?

LAFCO candles are designed to self-extinguish, leaving ½ to one inch of wax at the bottom of the vessel. Once your candle is finished, re-purpose the glass vessel.

• Why is my candle tunneling / have wax on the inside of the glass?

The right way to burn a candle is to let it burn until the top layer of wax is completely melted across the top of the vessel.  This is especially important on the initial burn, but consistently burning this way will ensure your candle burns evenly throughout its use.  Keep in mind that this could take a couple of hours, depending on the size of the candle, so try not to light your candle unless you can give it the time it needs to burn evenly. As an added bonus, burning your candle for longer periods of time means that the fragrance will be stronger. Keep the candle away from drafts or moving air – this includes fans, air conditioners, open windows, and areas where people travel back and forth. Moving air disturbs the flame, leading to an uneven burn.

• How do I remove the wax when my candle is finished?

Let your LAFCO candle cool to room temperature. Place the glass vessel in the freezer and leave it overnight to harden the wax. Scrape out the hardened wax with a butter knife, using care not to crack the glass. To remove any final traces of wax, place the vessel in the sink and fill with warm water. Let the vessel soak for a few hours – any remaining wax should have solidified at the top. Remove the solidified wax then wash the vessel with soap and water.

• Why is the wick off center?

If you notice your wick is off center, the candle may burn unevenly and form soot on the side of the glass. This can pose a safety hazard if the glass gets too hot when the flame nears the side of the vessel. In this case, extinguish the candle immediately and use a wick dipper or tweezer to re-center the wick. Sink the wick dipper or tweezer down into the melted wax about 1/2" and gently push the wick towards the center. Never pull on the wick as you could pull the wick completely out of the candle. Let the wax harden before relighting the candle.