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candle care 101
we’re obsessed with wooden wicks (obviously) because they provide a unique & delightful experience, but because our wicks are cut from untreated wood, there may be slight variances in the thickness and grain of each wick. as a result, each candle may have a slightly different burn and may require extra maintenance. please read the below for full guidance on how to properly light and maintain your new candle:
step 1
![lighting a candle](http://www.malathebrand.com/cdn/shop/files/candle-care-1-burn_533x.gif?v=1678825056)
on the first burn, allow the wax to fully melt to the edge of the can, both on the first burn and consecutive ones (2-3 hours max)!
step 2
![trimming a wooden wick with a mala wick trimmer](http://www.malathebrand.com/cdn/shop/files/candle-care-2-trim-wick_533x.gif?v=1678825068)
on every new burn, re-trim the wick to 1/8” the shorter height allows the wax to capillary up the wick to feed the flame properly.
step 3
![snuffing the lit candle with the candle lid](http://www.malathebrand.com/cdn/shop/files/candle-care-3-snuff-v1_533x.gif?v=1678825084)
do not burn the candle for longer than 2-4 hours at a time. it's time for a new candle when there is 1/2" wax remaining.