Nothing makes a home more homey than some fresh scents, right?

They can even make your home feel like a getaway.

A perfect example of a candle burning misstep is not burning them long enough on their first burn.

Woman lighting candle with a match

Keep scrolling for more tips on how to properly handle your candle.

According toApartment Therapy, you should constantly trim your wick.

This blows ash out of your candle, and it can mess with your wax, too.

Woman cupping a candle

Finally, according toSmallflower, you should always keep your candles clean.

This includes wiping them down and removing any dust from them.

Keeping them clean only takes a second, but can make a world of difference.

With these tips in mind, go forth and bring all the good scents into the world!