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A burning candle can make a cozy addition to your home; it can bring a touch of romantic lighting and
fill your space with your favorite fragrance. And while it s arguably the simplest piece of décor to add to a room, it does need a little care of its own from time to time and that starts with trimming the wick, which ensures the cleanest, longest, and most fragrant burn from each of your candles. Always trim before you light.
Your candle s wick should be a-quarter-of-an-inch long before you light it, says Cordelia Smith, the founder and creative director at Formulary 55. This will help to prolong the life of your candle and allow for the cleanest burn possible, she says. If you don t trim your wick, you run the risk of tunneling, which happens when your wick is too long and the flame gets too hot, causing excess wax to burn, she adds. And when there is too much melted wax? Your candle whether it s a jarred iteration or a column or taper simply