Harry Slatkin Candles

Hoping for the best · ‎08-18-2016

I hestitated to write this but now I must. I love Harry's candles and have bought a warehouse full of them. He must, however stop saying that they do not produce SOOT because they do and big time as of late. I have all sizes including LUXE and Elton John's largest over the holidays. They all produce black soot. I follow Harry's directions to the letter. Don't cut the wick and distinquish with the lid. As they burn you can see the black smoke rising which also envelopes the interior of the glass. I have had to remove this black film from my ceilings. Not sure if it is because he claims to add more essential oils or what. They all do this.

Kachina624 · ‎03-10-2010

@Hoping for the best. All I know is that I, who have never been allergic or even sensitive to anything, had a terrible reaction to a candle I bought during CIJ in July, 2023 called "Over the River, Through the Woods". I Tried it several times with the same results.

You couldn't give me another one even free.

New Mexico☀️Land Of Enchantment

We rescue cats · ‎01-25-2023

His fragrances really bother me so I gave up on them for a long time. Tried again this year, nope. They were still bad and yes, the soot was horrid.

Lynn-Critter Lover!
(especially cats!)

thatgirl77 · ‎11-22-2016

@HopingForTheBest… I bought many holiday candles.. 18oz and the a few 80oz.. but really bought more scents in the same sizes with the EJ collection.
I rarely experienced any soot.. but I would remove any black residue/debris on the wick (esp if I burned it first hours) and never recieved any

soot which surprised me. I've used parrafin wax candles in the past and they almost always produced soot.
But also i have been perusing the subreddit forums for frangrance and one for luxury candles which has offered a wealth of info..lol
So maybe try removing any debris from the wick and also trim too... I do trim the wicks occasionally with a candle wick trimmer which helps too. Good luck! I am now back to being obsessed with the candles and fragrances...ha

Oh..I meant to add, that the placement of your candle can make a big difference in possible reducing the occurence of soot. Make sure when burning that your candle that the flame is not disturbed...meaning that the flame should remain steady and not "dancing" (note to self) or bounces...try another spot for your candle.

Drafts from open vents, open windows, or fans (guilty in the past) can disrupt the flame and cause sooting.

Good luck ....I love the scents and creating a certain ambience in my room..or my other rooms in the home. They certainly can be uplifitng and mood altering as scienctic research indicates..and Harry himself has studied.

I hope everyone can findthe perfect candle or another form of aromatherapy that will help you create the perfect environment that brings you joy, peace and happiness.

Tori3569 · ‎06-27-2010

@thatgirl77 wrote:
@HopingForTheBest… I bought many holiday candles.. 18oz and the a few 80oz.. but really bought more scents on the sane sizes in the EJ collection.
I rarely experienced any soot.. but I would remove any black residue on the wick (esp if I burned it first hours) and never hit soot.. which is amazing for me.
My previous candles from other brands which were considerably more expensive produced a lot of soot..
So maybe try doing that.. I do trim the wicks too with a candle wick trimmer.. not sure why you are experiencing it.. Good luck! I am obsessed with the fragrances.. arghh!!

Totally agree and as a matter of fact, Harry stated many times to do this.

thatgirl77 · ‎11-22-2016

Oh ok.. thanks.. I missed Harry’s recommendation.. lol
And I will edit my autocorrect words .. unable to do on phone! Good to know.. thanks!!
His candles have become one of my daily rituals for creating a zen like environment in my room.. love them!!

Carmie · ‎10-25-2010

All candles burn dirty and pollute the air.

I have a few air purifiers in my home. They go crazy trying to clean the air when candles are burning.

thatgirl77 · ‎11-22-2016

I have air purifiers too that work for other situations..lol But i do know that are candles that are soy- based, or sue non-toxic frangrances, organic cotton wicks etc are environmentally friendly...but I don't enjoy them or the scents...

Catch71 · ‎03-09-2010

For Homeworx lovers, Good Morning America had their candles on their Deals and Steals this morning for 50% off and free shipping. They also showed hand wash, not just candles.