Frequently Asked Questions

Our candles offer an average burn time of about 4 – 5  hours per ounce.

Trimming the wick to 1/4" before lighting each time is important to keep the flame from developing a flame that is too tall, which can be hazardous. A large flame can be a fire hazard, develop soot on the inside of the jar, and result in a candle that doesn't perform to its best capabilities. Also, be sure to discard the trimmed piece of wax and don't allow it to remain inside the candle. This can be a potential fire hazard.

For the initial burn, trim the wick to 1/4" and allow to burn 2-4 hours to develop an even burn pool. This can extend the life of your candle and will prevent "tunneling." Once the initial burn has been established, a candle should never be burned for more than 4 hours. After 4 hours, extinguish, allow to cool, trim the wick and discard excess, and re-light. Your candle should be discarded when there is only about 1/2" of wax at the bottom of the jar. Burning all the way down can be a potential fire hazard.

The jar may develop soot on the inside if the wick is burning too hot. This is usually caused by the wick being too long at the time it was lit. To prevent soot on the inside of the jar, be sure to trim it each time you light it. If the flame is too big, extinguish the candle, trim the wick to 1/4" and re-light.  A dry paper cloth or towel can be used to wipe away any soot accumulates inside the vessel.

A candle may not burn evenly if it is extinguished before developing an even melt pool, meaning that the wax should be completely melted from side to side before extinguishing. If this happens, allow the wax to melt all the way to each side.  

Avoid burning your candles in drafty areas or in close proximity to fans or HVAC systems.

Every Good Candles are made from 100% natural soy bean wax from soy beans that are grown in the USA. The fragrance oils used are infused with natural essential oils and other fragrances.  Our candles are safer, free of carcinogens, reproductive toxins, and other concerning chemicals. Our wicks are made from flat braided cotton with paper threads woven into the cotton and are lead and zinc free.

Yes, we make candles for weddings, showers, and other passage rituals.  Please send an inquiry to info@everygoodcandle.com to connect with a designer.