I have a scented candle that has been sitting in its jar in a closet for over a year. It was put away after only being a burned and melted down a bit. Will it still have its scent if I burn it now, and is it even safe to burn still? The reason I ask about being safe is it seems to have gotten a little soft while in storage, a little spongy-like. I think the warmth of the closet may have affected it.
2007-12-10 14:48:40 · 4 answers · asked by BlueManticore 6 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Candles never "go bad" the scent will stay as strong now as the day it was made, even if it's YEARS old. If it has gotten a bit spongy, it will come back just fine after you've burned it for a while.
BB,
Raji the Green Witch
2007-12-10 15:49:56 · answer #1 · answered by Raji the Green Witch 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The candles will never lose their scent. They may actually grow stronger because the oil becomes more infused in the wax.
However, if you have a soy, palm, or natural oil wax, heat may cause it to become rancid over time. We have had this happen to old wax at our store.
2007-12-11 15:03:37 · answer #2 · answered by Mark C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it will still have the scent. It is mixed and blended with the wax. So Christmas candles can be brought out for many years use. Happy Holidays, ;-)
2007-12-10 22:58:55 · answer #3 · answered by 14U2 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Light it and enjoy it my friend! The only thing that i have found that has limited shelf lives are scented oils.....
Blessings to you!
)o( Trinity
2007-12-11 00:27:46 · answer #4 · answered by trinity 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋