Why do wicks mushroom?

The most common reason for mushroom wicking to occur is down to the size of the wick you have opted for. Usually a wick that is too big causes more wax to be sent to the flame than it can handle. As the flame is unable to burn the wax it has accumulated, carbon begins to build up forming the mushroom wick.

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Correspondingly, why are there 3 wick candles?

Three sources of ambient light instead of one. In addition to having the luxury of three ambient sources of light, 3 wick candles put off much more scent throw than smaller candles. Simply pu, the larger the surface area of melted wax, the more physical space you can fill with its scent. One may also ask can embers from a candle start a fire? It's possible small fragments of still burning wick could fly out, but since they are so small and have so little thermal mass, they are unlikely to cause a fire. However the best way to ensure a fire isn't likely to happen is to control the area your candles are burning in, making it unsuitable for fire to happen.

Do candles make your house dirty?

Burning candles can be extremely dirty, especially scented ones. Although they appear to burn cleanly, they produce tiny particles of soot that become airborne. The microscopic particles tend to accumulate on cooler surfaces over time, creating a noticeable stain. If you burn candles in these rooms, stop. Also, how do i stop candle smoke on my ceiling?

And another question, do candles damage walls?

Why did I wake up with black soot in my nose? Breathing in air pollutants can cause mucus to turn black. Particles of dirt or industrial chemicals can settle in the airways, darkening the color of mucus and phlegm. When you travel to a place with heavy pollution and poor air quality, you may see changes in your mucus.