At House of Mahogany, we craft luxury home fragrances designed to elevate your space. To help you get the most from your candles, diffusers, and room sprays, we’ve put together this care guide and FAQ section to ensure long-lasting and optimal performance from your purchases.

🕯️ Candle Care

To ensure a clean, even burn and maximise scent throw, follow these care tips:

1. Trim Your Wick

Before lighting, always trim your wick to 1/4 inch (6mm) to prevent soot buildup and ensure an even burn.

2. First Burn is Key

Burn your candle for at least 2 hours on the first light, or until the wax melts evenly across the surface. This prevents tunneling and ensures a consistent burn throughout the life of the candle.

3. Burn Time Limit

Never burn your candle for more than 4 hours at a time—this helps maintain safety and wax integrity.

4. Keep It Level & Draft-Free

Place your candle on a heat-resistant surface and keep it away from drafts, vents, or fans to prevent uneven burning and excess smoking.

5. Extinguishing Your Candle

Use a candle snuffer to put out the flame instead of blowing it out. This helps prevent wick smoldering and excess smoke.

6. Repurpose Your Jar

Once your candle is finished, clean out the jar and reuse it for storage, decor, or planting succulents!

🌿 Reed Diffuser Care

Reed diffusers offer a continuous, flameless scent experience—here’s how to keep them performing at their best:

1. Flip Your Reeds Weekly

To maintain a strong, fresh scent, flip your reeds every 5-7 days. This keeps the fragrance evenly distributed.

2. Placement Matters

Keep your diffuser in a well-ventilated area like an entryway, living room, or bathroom to maximize scent throw. Avoid placing near direct sunlight or radiators, as heat can evaporate the oil too quickly.

3. Adjust the Strength

Use fewer reeds for a lighter scent or all reeds for a stronger fragrance.

4. Refill Instead of Replace

Instead of buying a whole new diffuser, opt for our eco-friendly 200ml refills to keep your bottle going!

💨 Room Spray Care

For an instant refresh, our room sprays are the perfect go-to. Here’s how to get the most from them:

1. Shake Before Use

Because our sprays use natural ingredients, always shake before spraying to blend the oils evenly.

2. Spray from a Distance

Hold 8-12 inches away from fabrics and linens to ensure an even, long-lasting scent without dampening surfaces.

3. Layer Your Fragrance

For maximum scent impact, pair your room spray with a matching candle or reed diffuser.

4. Avoid Direct Skin Contact

While our room sprays use high-quality fragrance oils, they are not intended for skin use—always spray in the air or on fabrics only.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

🕯️ Candles

❓ How long do your candles burn?
Our candles are made with 100% soy wax, which burns cleaner and longer than traditional paraffin wax. Burn times vary by size:

• 9cl Candle → 20+ hours
• 20cl Candle → 40+ hours
• 30cl Candle → 50+ hours
• 50cl Multiwick Candle → 75+ hours

❓ Are your candles safe for pets?
Yes! Our candles are made with paraben-free, phthalate-free, and toxin-free ingredients. However, some pets can be sensitive to fragrance, so always monitor their reaction.

❓ Why is my candle tunneling?
If your candle is tunneling (wax not melting to the edges), it means it wasn’t burned long enough on the first burn. To fix this, try wrapping foil around the edges and allowing it to burn for a longer period to even out.

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🌿 Reed Diffusers

❓ How long do reed diffusers last?

• 50ml Diffuser → 6 weeks
• 100ml Diffuser → 12-16 weeks
• 140ml Diffuser → 16+ weeks

❓ Why is my diffuser not smelling as strong?

• Flip the reeds for a scent refresh.
• Use in a well-ventilated room.
• Make sure you’re using the correct number of reeds (more reeds = stronger scent).

❓ Are your diffusers alcohol-free?
Yes! We use eco-friendly, non-toxic base oils for a slow, consistent fragrance release.

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💨 Room Sprays

❓ How long does the scent last?
Room sprays provide an instant fragrance boost that lasts several hours. For longer-lasting effects, use them alongside a reed diffuser or candle.

❓ Can I spray it on my pillow or clothes?
Yes! Our sprays are linen-safe, but we always recommend testing on a small area first.

❓ Are your room sprays non-toxic?
Yes, our room sprays are free from harmful chemicals and made with clean fragrance oils.

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💌 Need More Help?

For any additional questions or personalized scent recommendations, feel free to:
📩 Email us at info@houseofmahogany.co.uk
📍 Visit our website: www.houseofmahogany.co.uk

✨ Transform your space with House of Mahogany—where scent meets storytelling.