How many of us like to collect candles or wax tea candle holders (also called luminaries or photophores) and use them for decoration around the house or office but we don’t burn them most of the time. How many of us leave the candles or wax tea candle holders setting for a while in one area in the house and forget about them until they fade or look old and not very attractive. Then we decide to just get rid of them and sometimes burn them since they don’t have that good look any more which we liked the first time we bought them.

Well, when candles or wax tea candles holders are just left alone without any maintenance, not only they collect dust but their color fades too. Especially, if they’re exposed to the UV light. If you think dusting is the right thing to clean the candles or tea candle holders made of wax , then you’re missing something. Wax by nature has a surface that helps the dust stick to it and if the air has a lot of moisture in it, it tends to make the dust sticky and not easy to wipe with a dry cloth. If you’re going to use any chemical cleaner, it may be harmful and not necessary. Water and a soft cloth is basically all you need. Make sure you use a cotton cloth or anything that will not harm the wax. Wet the cloth and apply gentle circular motions. Clean then repeat as necessary if you see that the wax has too much dust on it.

In order to protect the wax from fading and losing its original color, try buying the good quality wax that has the anti-UV light mixed in the wax. Although, some wax suppliers claim it has a high concentrate, it’s not a 100% protective and the frequent exposure to the sun or UV light can affect the color overtime. Try these simple and easy tips that can protect your beautiful candles or wax tea candle holders for a long time.

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