Can candles actually leave marks on your walls?
Yes, burning candles—especially the wrong way—can cause soot buildup on your walls, ceilings, and even furniture. This is especially true with candles that burn unevenly or are placed in drafty areas.
To avoid this, use high-quality, clean-burning candles like our hand-poured soy candles at Karessa Candles.
What causes candle soot to form?
Candle soot is a result of incomplete combustion of the wax. It can happen due to:
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Long or untrimmed wicks
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Burning candles in a drafty room
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Using low-quality paraffin wax or synthetic fragrance oils
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Burning the candle too long at once
For a cleaner experience, try our eco-friendly candle collection, made with premium wax and natural scents.
How can you prevent soot from staining your walls?
Here are simple tips:
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Trim the wick to ¼ inch before each burn
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Burn candles away from fans, windows, or air vents
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Use well-formulated candles with clean-burning ingredients
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Don’t burn your candle for more than 4 hours at a time
Can scented candles make this worse?
Some heavily fragranced or artificially scented candles may produce more soot. That’s why choosing handmade candles with essential oils can make a big difference.
Final Thoughts
Burning candles incorrectly can result in dirty walls, ceilings, and indoor air pollution. The solution? Use clean-burning candles, care for the wick, and place them in ideal environments.
Light your space the safe way with our Karessa Candle collection, where style meets soot-free glow.
