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Home Decorating
2013-04-30 08:24:43
What should I do with candles when I am not using them?
Q-I love decorating with candles. Every time I go out I seem to find a reason to get a new one with some exciting scent, color or design. Now my home is overrun with them and I want to rotate them in and out of use. Do you have any ideas on keeping them nice?
A-Like you, I love candles. Candles are wonderful to use as accent pieces and make the home beautiful and inviting. There are so many unique shapes colors and scents in candles now. Many new styles are just too pretty to pass up, like candles with ribbon or wood wicks and pillars with textures and layered colors.
Since you enjoy them, you will want to keep them in great condition for as long as possible. Here are my best tips for candle care, use and storage:
• To keep a candle glossy and new, rub the surface gently with a nylon stocking.
• Lightly dust candles while on display to avoid dirt build-up.
• If the candle has hard to remove dirt or other reside on the surface, wash it gently with luke warm water and a mild liquid dish detergent.
• Avoid placing candles in direct sunlight or places where heat can damage or cause them to become warped.
• When storing candles, wrap them individually in tissue or wax paper and place them in a ziploc type bag with other candles of the same or similar scents and colors. Then place them in a plastic storage box.
• Store candles in a cool dark place to avoid melting and discoloration.
• Store tapered candles on their side flat to prevent warping.
• When burning a jar candle, to make sure the whole jar of wax burns, the wax must melt across the entire top surface of the candle, upon the first time lighting it.
• It is important to purchase quality candles because low quality candles can put soot or black smoke in your home and may even have lead in the wicks. If your candles are purchased from a retailer you trust, you won’t have any issues.
If you follow these tips, your candles should have a long life and be suitable for use whenever the mood strikes you.
