Make Your Rinse & Repeat Candle Last Longer

Quick answer

To make your Rinse & Repeat Candle last longer, always burn it until the wax pool reaches the jar edge, trim the wick to 1/4 inch before each use, and limit burn sessions to 4 hours.

Steps to extend the life of your Rinse & Repeat Candle

1. Burn until the wax pool reaches the edge: On the first burn, let the candle melt wax all the way to the jar's edge. This prevents tunneling, where wax is left on the sides and never burned. For the Rinse & Repeat Candle, this may take 2–3 hours. A full melt pool on the first burn sets up even burning for the rest of the candle's life.
2. Trim the wick to 1/4 inch before each burn: Use a wick trimmer or scissors to cut the wick to about 1/4 inch. A longer wick creates a taller flame that burns wax faster and produces soot. Trimming keeps the flame controlled and the scent clean. Check the wick length before every session — it's the easiest way to slow down wax consumption.
3. Limit burn time to 4 hours per session: Burning longer than 4 hours can overheat the jar, cause the wick to mushroom, and release excess soot. After 4 hours, extinguish the flame, let the candle cool, and trim the wick before relighting. Set a timer or use a candle timer app to avoid accidental long burns.
4. Keep the candle away from drafts: Drafts cause the flame to flicker and burn unevenly, which can lead to tunneling or a sooty flame. Place your Rinse & Repeat Candle on a stable surface away from open windows, fans, or air vents. A steady flame equals a longer, more consistent burn.
5. Stop burning when 1/2 inch of wax remains: Once the wax level drops to about 1/2 inch from the bottom, it's time to say goodbye. Burning past this point can overheat the glass and damage the candle. The leftover wax can be repurposed as a wax melt. Dispose of or repurpose the candle when only a thin layer of wax remains.

Product facts

• Rinse & Repeat Candle: This candle is part of the Home By Homesick collection and features fragrance notes of Peony Petals, Shampoo Bubbles, and Silky Conditioner. The delicate floral and clean scent profile benefits from an even melt pool to release its full aroma without wasting wax.