“After you’ve snuffed your candle, allow it to cool slightly and then recenter the wick in the still-pliable wax. This will ensure your candle burns evenly down to the bottom,” explained Valadez.
In order to keep the wick burning as straight as possible, avoid placing candles in areas with a draft or breeze, which would cause the flame to flicker. “A flicker results in immediate sooting because your candle isn't burning evenly. This means keeping candles out of walkways so people don't interrupt the flame when they walk by,” warned Rossi.
Our favorite place to light a candle: deskside. There's something about the orange flame and calming aroma that make even a tough day at the office feel more manageable.
