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Can candles be kept for long periods of time?

April 26, 2017candles kept periods time

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Can candles be kept for long periods of time?

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I have some decorative beeswax candles I bring out at Christmas but don’t ever burn. Candles generally can be kept for an unlimited period as long as they are properly stored. Always place long candles (taper candles, household candles, thin pillar candles etc.) flat when storing. Otherwise the effect of warmth can deform them. High fat-content candles can give rise to the packaging (plastic film, paper, cardboard) becoming discolored or soft. Also, mice and rats do eat candle wax, so keep your candles out of their reach.