06. What kind of maintenance do I need to perform
      to get the most from my candle?

Burning a candle should be an enjoyable event, and relatively hassle free. However, one should keep in mind that burning a candle is in effect a combination of fire, wax, and oil, and ultimately requires some maintenance. A perfect candle should only require regular wick trimming ( trim wick before every use; an ideal wick length is a quarter inch.), and should never be left unattended. Placing your candle in an appropriate environment may help reduce any chance of potential issues. E.g. the flame should be free of drafts that may cause the flame to concentrate on one side of candle wall, and should not be placed too close to another source of heat. If you have a struggling flame it may mean it is time for you to trim the wick again, or the wick may have been trimmed to low and requires some of the melted wax to be gently poured out from the well, thus giving additional length to the wick.