Candle Health & Safety Tips
The SM5 Experience: Care & Safety
The SM5 experience is one of beauty, fragrance, and intention. To ensure you enjoy each product at its fullest potential, we invite you to follow these care and safety guidelines designed to enhance performance, longevity, and peace of mind.
1. Safety, Always (Candles)
Never leave a burning candle unattended. Always burn your SM5 candle within sight and avoid use when sleeping or feeling drowsy.
Place your candle on a stable, heat-resistant surface, away from drafts, flammable materials, children, and pets.
For optimal safety and performance, do not burn your candle for more than 3 hours at a time.
After extinguishing, allow the vessel and wax to cool before handling, as surfaces may remain hot.
Your safety and the integrity of your space is always our priority.
2. The First Burn
The first burn sets the foundation. Allow the entire surface of the candle to melt to the edges of the vessel, creating a full melt pool. This may take approximately 1–2 hours depending on size.
This step helps prevent tunnelling and ensures an even, consistent burn throughout the life of your candle. Thoughtful burning allows both the fragrance and craftsmanship to fully unfold.
3. Wick Care
Before each burn, trim your wick to approximately ¼ inch (6mm). This helps maintain a steady flame, reduces soot, and promotes a clean, even burn.
Remove any wick trimmings or debris from the wax surface prior to lighting to ensure safe and optimal performance.
4. The Nature of Soy
As your candle cools, you may notice variations in the wax such as slight frosting, uneven surfaces, or subtle discoloration. These are natural characteristics of 100% soy wax and a reflection of its purity.
We embrace these nuances as part of a cleaner, more conscious choice where performance and ingredient integrity take precedence over uniform appearance.
5. Knowing When to Let Go
For safety, discontinue use when approximately ½ inch (1.3 cm) of wax remains at the base of the vessel.
To extend your experience, any remaining wax can be thoughtfully repurposed. Simply fill the vessel with hot (not boiling) water, allow the wax to rise and solidify, then remove and reuse as a wax melt.
Once empty, your vessel can be gently cleaned with warm, soapy water and a soft cloth. Designed to be kept, reused, and reimagined, each piece is part of your ongoing SM5 ritual.
You can also return it to SM5 for a discount on a refill.
Reed Diffuser Care & Safety
Our reed diffusers offer a refined, flame-free way to fragrance your space designed for effortless, continuous scenting.
Place your diffuser on a stable surface, away from direct sunlight, heat sources, and drafts to preserve the integrity of the fragrance oil and prevent evaporation.
Keep out of reach of children and pets, and avoid placing directly on polished, painted, or delicate surfaces, as fragrance oils may cause damage or staining. We recommend using a protective tray or coaster.
When handling reeds or refilling, avoid direct contact with skin and wash hands thoroughly after use. In case of spills, clean immediately with a damp cloth.
For best performance, turn reeds carefully and infrequently (approximately once a week), allowing the fragrance to diffuse evenly without overwhelming the space.
Diffuser Oil Safety
Our fragrance oils are intended for home scenting purposes only. Avoid direct contact with skin. In case of contact with eyes or irritation, rinse thoroughly with water and seek medical advice if needed.
A considered ritual is a safer one. Thank you for caring for your SM5 products as thoughtfully as they were created.