Storage & Maintenance

Citronella Candles

Waxworks candles are designed to create a mosquito repellent barrier around your entertaining area, while providing ambient lighting and adding a stylish splash of colour to your garden décor.

Candles are safe products when used correctly. Here are a few tips to assist with storage and maintenance of your citronella candles:

We recommend for OUTDOOR use only
Keep out of reach of children and pets
Please read the instructions on the packaging
Remove packaging before burning
To reduce excessive flame, trim wick after 2 – 3hrs burning. Extinguish first, allow to cool, then trim wick to approx. 6mm, re-light
Ensure the wax pool is free from any debris or foreign matter
For optimal performance, keep lit candles away from draughts
Discontinue use when wax reaches 1cm from the base
Extinguish candle by blowing gently (remain a safe distance), do not use liquids
Before and after use, store in a cool, dry place
Store in a dry container or original packaging, on non-porous surfaces only

Tips for Removing Wax

It’s quite simple to clean up any wax spills. Usually it can be removed by either re-melting or cooling the wax, then chipping or wiping away.

If wax drips, allow to cool and harden, then lift gently away from surface.
Try scraping off cooled wax with the edge of an old credit card or anything with a plastic edge.
Do not use a knife, as it could cause further damage.
Once wax is removed, clean the item to remove any residue.
For a hard, heat resistant surface, re-heat and melt the wax with a hair dryer, then it can be wiped away with paper towel (be careful not to scorch the surface).
For fabrics, remove the residue with an all-purpose cleaner & sponge.