Candles do not need a complicated routine.
They just need a few small habits that help them burn better, last longer, and avoid becoming a tiny wax disaster.
trim the wick
Before each burn, trim the wick to about 1/4 inch.
A shorter wick helps the candle burn cleaner and keeps the flame from getting too large. It can also help reduce soot and keep the jar looking better over time.
Basically, a tiny haircut before lighting.
let the wax melt evenly
On the first burn, let the wax melt close to the edges of the jar before blowing it out.
This helps prevent tunneling, which is when the candle burns straight down the middle and leaves wax stuck around the sides.
Give it a little time. Not your whole day. Just enough.
do not burn it all day
Try not to burn a candle for more than 4 hours at a time.
Long burns can make the jar too hot, cause the wick to shift, and make the candle burn faster than it needs to.
Light it. Enjoy it. Let it rest.
A very reasonable system.