If you store your candles in the freezer, the wax freezes and they last a lot longer when you light them.
Source: SuperScrimpers - UK television programme
By Lucy from Oxford, UK
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A great way to extend the life of a candle is by putting it in the freezer for a day right before you use it. Keeping the wax cool will make it burn slowly. When you're done burning the candle and you're left with a waxy mess on your candleholder, pop the holder in the freezer for about an hour, then you can chip the wax right off.
Candles will last a lot longer if placed in the freezer for at least 3 hours prior to burning.
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To make your candles burn longer, simply place them in the freezer for a few hours before you use them. This means there will be less dripping too.
Put your candles in the freezer before using them, they'll last longer.
