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Yankee Candles can add the perfect finishing touch to your home décor. Knowing how to use and care for you candle can increase its life and make sure it continues to look its best.

 Here are some tips provided by www.yankeecandle.com.

Q: How can I keep my candles looking their best?
A: Candles will discolor or fade when they are exposed to intense light for extended periods. We do not recommend displaying your candles for long periods in direct sunlight, fluorescent lighting or other strong illumination. Wax will soften in temperatures over 80 degrees Fahrenheit. This may cause taper candles to bend or negatively affect the quality of your candles. Store your candles in a cool, dry place.

Q: Why do candle wicks sometimes become mushroom shaped? 
A: When the candle is consuming wax more quickly than the flame can burn completely, carbon deposits may develop. This will most likely occur when the wick needs to be trimmed. Blow out the flame, trim the wick to 1/8" to remove the carbon deposit and relight. Do not allow the wick trimmings or other materials to fall into the wax pool.

Q: Why does it say to discontinue using the candle when a half inch of wax remains? 
A: The glass can get hot on the bottom as the flame nears the base of the jar and most of the wax has been consumed. When this instruction is followed the glass will not get too hot. For your safety, we also recommend burning all candles on heat resistant surfaces, such as a plate or trivet.

Q: How can I get the most out of my Yankee Candle? 
A: Here are a few tips to enjoy your Yankee Candle®:

- As with all candles, the first burn is the most important. Candles should burn one hour for every 1" in diameter of the actual candle size, permitting the wax to melt or liquefy from edge to edge of the jar.

- Always keep wicks trimmed to 1/8" while burning. If the wick exceeds 1/8", extinguish the flame, trim wick, remove trimmings and relight. The wick should be trimmed every 4 hours of burn time.

- Keep the wax pool free of wick trimmings, match sticks or other foreign matter that might present a fire hazard.

- Always burn candles on a protected, heat-resistant surface securely placed in an appropriate holder. Do not place on secondary heat sources such as televisions, heaters, or anything that generates heat.

- Always burn candles well away from drafts, other heat sources, anything flammable and out of reach of children and pets.

- Always extinguish candles by blowing them out by placing two fingers in front of your mouth and gently blowing so as not to splatter liquid wax. Do not use water! In the case of jars, do not replace the lid while burning.

- Handle your jar with care, as the container is fragile. Avoid glass-to-glass contact when removing or replacing the lid. Do not use if cracked, chipped, or scratched, and do not refill with wax.

- The container may become hot. Handle carefully. We recommend that all jar and glass-filled candles be burned on a protected, heat resistant, dry surface.

- Discontinue use when 1/2" of wax remains at the bottom of the jar. This will prevent possible heat damage to the counter/surface or container itself.

At The Country Shoppes of Millington, we carry a large selection of Yankee Candles including tea lights, tarts, votives and various jar sizes. Come in today and find the perfect scent for every room of your home.

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