Which candles burn the longest and why?

We often get questions from you about why some candles burn longer than others? Today we will tell you about the most common reasons why this happens, as well as give you practical tips to keep your candles burning as long as possible.

Long-burning candles - what it depends on?

There are many reasons why some candles have a longer burning time than others. The first is certainly the weight of the wax. Usually if the wax weight in the candle is higher, it will burn longer. However, this is not always the rule, as another factor that affects the burning time of a candle is the type of wax used.

As a general rule of thumb, paraffin candles will burn shorter than those made from natural waxes (such as soy wax or palm wax). Interestingly, this rule of thumb will not always work, because the burning time of a candle is also influenced by the... wick! Both its type and number of wicks.

Typically, candles with cotton wicks will burn longer than those with wooden wicks. However, by combining vegetable wax with a wooden wick, we can achieve a longer burning time with the same weight than, for example, combining paraffin and a cotton wick. In addition, the wicks differ, if only in the size of the flame we can achieve with them. This results in one candle with cotton wick with the same weight of wax and the same raw material, it can burn shorter or longer. Moreover, if you use more wicks in a candle, such as two or three - usually the candle will have a shorter burning time.

Let's remember a nuance here - a candle that has more wicks will more quickly obtain the so-called pool, that is, melted wax up to the walls of the vessel. This will make the recommended one-time burning time of the candle shorter than for a similar candle with a single wick.

Not only the type of wax used, the wicks and the amount of wax will affect the burning time. The temperature of the room is also certainly a factor in determining smoking time. The warmer it is, the faster a candle can burn.

In addition, the length of the wick will also affect the burning time of the candle. If the wick is too long, the candle burns out too fast due to the larger flame. Therefore, it is recommended to trim the wick with a special wick trimmer before each candle lighting wick trimmer up to a length of about 5 mm.

Which candles burn the longest?

From the above information, we can't fully predict whether a particular candle will burn longer just because it is made of soy wax, for example. Therefore, it is best to check the burning time of the candle as stated by the manufacturer. A higher wax weight is not a clear determinant that will assure us that the candle will burn longer.

Candles Purple River - up to 140 burning hours!

The longest burning scented candles are those with the highest wax weight. Among them, it is worth mentioning candles Purple River, which can burn for up to 140 hours. The greater the amount of wax, the longer the life, especially if combined with the right wick.

The largest candles and their long burning time

The longest burning candles are the largest, which contain a large amount of wax and have the right design. Large jar candles, made of natural waxes, can provide long burning hours.

Single-wick candles burn longer

As a rule single wick candles burn longer than those with multiple wicks because the wax burns evenly and more slowly. Multiwick candles may have a more intense flame, but their burning time is shorter.

Candles with a cotton wick - extended burning time

If you want a long burning time, it is worth choosing candles with a cotton wick. They are less intense than candles with a wooden wick, but burn slower and more evenly.

How to make a candle burn longer?

There are some rules that, if followed, will give us a longer burning time for each candle.

• Trim the wick before each candle lighting. Use wick scissors to trim the wick to a length of about 5 mm. This rule applies to both candles with a wooden and cotton wick.
• Trim the wick as soon as it becomes too long. If you burn the candle for a long time, a phenomenon known as mushrooming can occur, which is the formation of a characteristic mushroom-like swirl on the wick. This is the time to extinguish the candle for a while, trim the wick and light it again.
• At a minimum, burn the candle until the wax does not melt into the walls of the vessel. Then the candle can be extinguished.
• Do not place the candle in a draft or near a heat source. Excessive heat and air movement cause uneven firing.
• Use of candle caps increases temperature. Higher temperature = faster combustion.
• Always light all the wicks at once in a multiwick candle.