As autumn approaches, we’re all looking for cosier times at home. Darker evenings need light, and there’s nothing better at creating peak comfort than candle light. This explains why we stock up on sweet-smelling candles during the winter months, as figures show 35% of all candle sales happen during the festive season.
It won’t come as a surprise that scented candles are more popular than ever, as they fit seamlessly with current wellness trends. In fact, the global scented market reflects this, with a 4.1% growth rate between 2023-2030. Many restaurants, bars and spas are dotting candles around to help people relax and enjoy leisure time.
You might not know the essentials about wooden wick candles, such as do wooden wick candles last longer or what is a wooden wick candle? We’re here to give you the latest on wooden wick candles and why they might be the perfect choice to scent your home.
Contents
- How long should candles last?
- Do wooden wick candles last longer?
- How to care for wooden wick candles
- Indulge with The Essence Vault’s wooden wick candles.
How long should candles last?
As you can probably tell, there isn’t one simple answer to this question! The length of time a candle lasts depends on multiple factors, including type of candle wax, the material the wick is made from or the size and style of candle.
Typically, candles should last for the following average amount of time:
- Tealights last for between 4-5 hours.
- Votive candles may last for 15 hours.
- Container candles could last for up to 25 hours.
- Large pillar candles can last for up to 50 hours.
Other features, such as wick length and candle weight can also play a role in how long your candle lasts. It all depends on what candle you love the most: soy candles are generally at their best in the first year or two, whereas paraffin candles can be used for longer. You may be thinking: are wooden candle wicks safe? Yes, absolutely they are. They are safe because they are non-toxic and don’t have a coating on them.
Do wooden wick candles last longer?
Top tip; yes, buying yourself a beautiful wooden wick candle is actually great for your pocket as well as adding glamour to your lounge. Wooden wick candles burn for a longer period of time, so you can enjoy the lingering fragrance scenting your home and look after your budget all at the same time!
Here are 4 ways that wooden wick candles last longer than standard candles:
- The burn rate of wooden wick candles is slower than cotton wick choices, so if you find a wooden wick candle that you love, you can keep it going for longer.
- Wooden wicks don’t really have much carbon build up in contrast to other candles. This means that there is little soot affecting the flame and burn rate.
- Flames that light from a wooden wick are usually of the smouldering variety, meaning they burn for an extended amount of time.
- As scented candles are the hype right now, wooden wick candles have a hotter burn that increases fragrance release and gives your home a more intense layer of scent.
How to care for wooden wick candles
Every candle deserves a little love and your wooden wick candle is no different! Simply follow these easy steps to get the most out of your candle of choice.
Wick trimming
The best way to start your whole wooden wick candle experience is to trim the wick before use. A good rule of thumb is to trim it to around 5mm every time to get rid of any charred bits from the last time you lit your candle. This all helps the wick stay fresh.
Light the way
Start at the base and try to get close to the wax itself so that the whole wick catches light. If you just go from the top this may mean the wick burns out before it reaches the wax and will reduce any scent fragrancing your home.
Burn technique
If you let the wax melt across the whole top surface of the candle, then the chance of tunnelling, where a hole starts to form, is reduced. Tunnelling can change the shape of your candle and may stop it burning properly.
Take your time
Using your candle for a few hours at a time helps your candle to last longer and stops it burning all the way to the bottom, which may make it overheat.
Indulge with The Essence Vault’s wooden wick candles
Everyone wants their home to smell great and look fabulous! That’s where The Essence Vault wooden wick candles do their best work. Having just the right wooden wick candle at hand when you have friends around for drinks or family for a nice relaxing dinner can bring that chilled atmosphere helping everyone to relax.
The best bit about our wooden wick candles is that they won’t break the bank. Budget friendly and smelling divine, every home needs one of our deliciously-fragranced candles, including our Pumpkin Spice candle or the classic Vanilla Trio. Whatever choice you make, light your wooden wick candle, sit back and let the exquisite scent lift your mood.
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