Six clear signs that a candle has reached the end of its useful life, plus practical steps for clearing out the leftover wax and giving the jar a second life.

A practical, step-by-step candle care checklist covering the first burn, wick trimming, clean extinguishing and proper storage to keep fragrance and wax quality consistent.

Tunneling is usually a burn habit, not a faulty candle. Here’s how to diagnose the cause and fix it with first-burn and maintenance steps.