How To Save A Drowning Candle Wick

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Candles can be finicky, and sometimes you have to have a few candle hacks up your sleeve to get the most enjoyment out of them. Like knowing how to save a drowning candle wick …this is a must know tip so you don’t end up with candles you can’t enjoy.

We’ve all been there before. You light your candle and get prepared to be swept away by great scent-sations. You sit back and relax, but begin to notice something strange. The scent throw isn’t what you thought it should be. You check it out and oh…no…drowning wicks! The death nail for a candle.  Or is it?

As soon as your wick is lit, carefully take your Q Tip and dip one end of it into the newly forming wax pool. You want to soak up some of the newly melted wax to give your wick a fighting chance. Be very careful with this! Don’t stick your Q Tip into the candle flame, only into the melted wax. If your cotton tip catches the flame, just quickly pull it out and blow it out.

If you have more than one drowning candle wick, repeat the steps again. You may need more than one Q-tip, depending on how short your wicks are. Remember, you’re soaking up just enough of the melted wax so that your wick has some breathing room. If you soak up too much, you’ll make a well that your wick(s) will never overcome.

That’s it! This takes a little patience but is a great way to save a drowning candle wick. Your wicks should be safe now and you can go back to enjoying your candle. This particular candle performed perfectly after this easy fix.