At Five Thirty PM Candle Co, we pour with love and safety in mind, so here are some glow-up-approved tips to make sure your candle experience stays as lovely as it smells:

1. Trim Before You Glow
   Always trim the wick to ¼ inch before each burn. A shorter wick means a cleaner, steadier flame, less soot, and longer life for your candle. Bonus: it keeps your jar looking beautiful!
   
2. Set the Stage for Safety
   Burn your candle on a flat, heat-resistant surface, away from anything that could catch fire, like curtains, paper, or holiday decorations. Your candle deserves its own spotlight!
   
3. Keep Little Hands (and Paws) Away
   As much as we love our kids and fur babies, candles are just for grown-up supervision. Keep them well out of reach, no exceptions.
   
4. Less is More
   Limit burn time to no more than 4 hours at a time. Letting it go too long can overheat the jar and affect the scent quality, not to mention it’s just not safe!
   
5. Never Ghost Your Candle
   Don’t leave a burning candle unattended. Even a few minutes away is a few minutes too long. Snuff it out before you leave the room or drift off.
   
6. Know When to Say Goodbye
   Stop burning your candle when only ½ inch of wax remains. Burning past this point can overheat the jar and cause breakage. We know it’s hard to say goodbye, but safety comes first.