How long can scented candles last?

Scented candles can adjust the atmosphere and make the indoor environment better. Many people love to use them. The use time of a scented candle is different according to different materials, candle wicks and use environment. Soybeans with 2.5mm candle wicks In a normal use environment, a wax scented candle consumes about 5 grams of wax for about an hour, which can be calculated based on the volume of the scented candle. Pay attention to each time you light a scented candle. The burning time of the candle should not be too short or too long, probably more than 20 minutes, less than two hours, and 40 minutes to one hour is better. Let’s take a look at how long the scented candle can last.

1） How long can scented candles last?

The service life of scented candles is not fixed. According to the candle's material, volume, weight, wick thickness and other factors, as well as environmental influences, the burning time of each scented candle is different. The main influencing factors are:

1. Material

The commonly used materials for scented candles are paraffin, soy wax, beeswax and other vegetable waxes. Soy wax has a longer burning time than paraffin wax.

2. Candle wick

The thickness of the candle wick will also affect the burning time of the scented candle. The thicker wick burns more slowly. The thinner wick not only burns faster, but also breaks easily. The commonly used candle wick specification on the market is 2.5mm in diameter. Burning for an hour consumes about 5 grams of wax.

3. Environment

It mainly depends on whether there is wind in the use environment. The rapid flow of air will shake the flame of the candle and accelerate the melting of the wax oil. Therefore, if you want to use it for a longer time, you can use a windproof cup or temporarily close the doors and windows.

2）How long does it take to light a scented candle every time? Many people love to use a scented candle, but many friends don’t know how long it takes to light a scented candle. In fact, the burning time of a scented candle should not be too long or too long. short:

1. How long is the first use point

When using scented candles for the first time, it is generally required to burn for at least one hour. Wait for the scented candle cup to burn out a flat wax pool before extinguishing, so that the candle will burn smoothly when used later, and there will be no unsightly tunnel phenomenon. waste.

2. How long do you light scented candles daily?

For daily use of scented candles, the time is more than 20 minutes, but less than two hours is better. The time is too short, only 5 to 10 minutes at a time, the fragrance has not been fully emitted, and there is no way for the wax oil on the side of the cup. Melting, burning down in the middle, but not burning around the side of the cup, will shorten the service life; the point of time is too long, because most of the scented candles are filled with glass, more than 3 hours, the heat resistance of the glass is not so good , There will be some impact.

Generally speaking, the longer the burning time is from 20 minutes to forty minutes, the room will be full of aromatic and fresh smell, but it is recommended not to burn for more than two hours, otherwise the aroma will be too full and it may be counterproductive.