How to Store Your Candle Properly to Maintain Scent & Quality

Proper Candle Storage: How to Keep Your Candles in Perfect Condition

Did you know that how you store your candles can impact their scent strength, burn performance, and wax quality? Improper storage can cause fragrance loss, wax discoloration, or even texture changes.

At Willis Candle Shop, we believe proper storage is key to ensuring your coconut-soy wax candles stay as fresh as the day you bought them. Follow these tips to extend the life of your candles and maximize their performance.

Keep Candles in a Cool, Dry Place

✔ Ideal Temperature: Store candles below 80°F to prevent wax softening or melting.
✔ Avoid Direct Heat Sources: Keep them away from ovens, radiators, and direct sunlight to prevent warping.
✔ Humidity Matters: Excess moisture can cause wax to sweat or wick materials to degrade.

💡 Why It Matters: Heat exposure weakens fragrance strength and can cause uneven wax texture.

Keep Candles Away from Sunlight & UV Exposure

✔ UV rays fade colored wax and weaken scent throw over time.
✔ Store in a cabinet, drawer, or shaded shelf to protect them from light damage.

💡 Why It Matters: Sun exposure can cause wax discoloration, fragrance loss, and surface texture changes.

Protect Your Candle’s Scent by Storing with a Lid

✔ Lids keep dust & debris out of the wax surface.
✔ Helps preserve fragrance strength by sealing in essential scent oils.
✔ If your candle doesn’t have a lid, store it in an airtight container for long-term preservation.

💡 Why It Matters: Candles can absorb odors from nearby objects, affecting the original fragrance.

Store Candles Away from Strong Smells

✔ Keep away from spices, cleaning supplies, and perfumes to prevent unwanted scent absorption.
✔ Store in a separate drawer or cabinet if keeping multiple candles to maintain their unique fragrances.

💡 Why It Matters: Wax is porous and will absorb nearby scents over time, altering the original fragrance profile.

Final Thoughts: Keep Your Candles Fresh & Long-Lasting

By storing your candles properly, you can:
✅ Preserve fragrance strength
✅ Prevent wax discoloration
✅ Maintain an even burn
✅ Extend candle lifespan

🔗 For a quick reference, Browse Our Candle Storage Guide.

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