The Candle Journal
Candle guides
Everything we have learned pouring, testing and cleaning up after candles — written properly, updated when the evidence changes, and free of the usual hedging.
Most read · Care & Cleaning
Candle Wax Removal & Care Guide
Every surface needs a different approach. Here is the method for clothes, carpet, walls, wood, upholstery, glass and skin — and the burn habits that prevent spills in the first place.
11 min read · Updated August 24, 2026
Safety
Pet-Safe Candles Guide
Cats and dogs process airborne compounds differently to us. Here is what actually matters when choosing a candle for a home with animals — wax, wick, fragrance and placement.
9 min read
Materials
Soy Wax & Eco-Friendly Candles Guide
Soy wax is marketed as the clean choice. Some of that is true, some is oversimplified. Here is what the evidence actually supports on burn quality, indoor air and environmental footprint.
10 min read
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