Why do Yankee candles have lids?

The Illuma-Lid sits on top of the large or medium Housewarmer jar and helps to steady the flame so that an even wax pool is formed. That ensures a clean, even burn that will provide a full wax pool. The result is a jar that burns clean, even, and when used with a well-maintained wick, can prevent excess sooting.

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Thereof, should you put the lid on a candle after blowing it out?

Candle jars usually come with a lid, which can be used when it's time to extinguish the flame. Simply blow out the candle gently and then cover immediately with the lid to prevent dust and dirt from getting on the wax and wick. It also helps trap the smoke. What is candle smoke called? soot The bad news is that black smoky substance is soot. The good news is that if you're burning a candle that's properly made, there are a number of ways you can reduce the amount of soot that comes from your candles.

Why do candle wicks curl?

The "mushroom" shape, formed at the end of a candle wick after burning, is the result of carbon buildup, where the flame consumes more wax than it can burn. If "mushrooming" occurs with your candle, we recommend trimming the carbon buildup off the wick between burnings. How do you fix mushroom wicks? Fixing a mushroom wick is quite simple, all you need to do is trim the black cap of the wick and straighten the wick as normal. Although mushrooming wicks are an easy fix, when it comes to selling your candles, you may not want to have to tell customers how to fix these issues.

Are candles good for your lungs?

Burning candles releases volatile organic compounds and particulate matter into the air. Particulate matter is a mixture of extremely small liquid droplets and particles that can enter your lungs. There's concern that extended exposure to particulate matter can lead to heart and lung problems. Thereof, can burning candles make you sick? Exposure to chemicals emitted by scented candles "is so low that they pose no significant risk to human health," she said. "Even the highest users of scented candles and other fragranced products are not putting themselves at any appreciable risk of harm."