How you care for your candles will determine how long they will last, how they will burn and how they will smell!! Use the tips below to get the most out of your Inhale2Detox Soy Candles! - Melt the entire top layer when you FIRST light the candle. This prevents a "memory ring" from forming. This typically takes 2 hours. - Inhale2Detox Soy Candles can burn for over 24 hours! For longer lasting candles, don't burn candles for more than 4 hours at a time!! - Trim the wick after