Candles burn brighter, cleaner and smell their best when you use a wick trimmer.Many candle burning issues can be fixed by using a wick trimmer in between burns. Super-tall, flickering candle flames, candles that burn too fast, candles that smoke & soot or wicks that mushrooming: all can be fixed by trimming your wick between burns.Made from sturdy stainless steel with a flat blade, featuring a bevelled inside edge for a clean cut every time.Directions for use:Wait until your candle has cooled to room temperature. Trim the wick, removing any mushrooming, leaving 5mm above the set wax:- Place the trimmer blades parallel to the candle surface to get a straight, horizontal trim. Only use when candle is not lit and fully set after being burnt.- Wipe blades with a cloth or tissue and store out of reach of children.Our matte black wick trimmers make a beautiful candle-care add on with any of our candles.