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Best Candle Wick Trimmer

Published Apr 14th, 2020 1:39PM EDT

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One of the more disappointing feelings you can experience in your home is when you’re getting ready to add some ambiance to the room and you realize your candle has burned out. But then you’ll get to choose what the next candle you’re going to burn is and that can open up a ton of possibilities. Shopping for candles can become an obsession for some people (there are sections of department stores devoted to it) and having the right scent for each room can be key. But in order to keep your candles longer, you have to keep an eye on the wicks. When they are looking too burnt or flimsy, you need to trim them. With a candle wick trimmer, you’ll extend the life of your candle, providing more light or fragrance for your home. We’ve hand selected our favorite trimmers to give you an idea of what’s out there. That way, you won’t have to go shopping for candles as much (unless you have an obsession).

Best Overall Trimmer

Making trimming your wicks quick and easy, the EricX Light Candle Wick Trimmer is great for both jar candles and candlesticks. Made from polished stainless steel, it will hold up even after repeated use. It also looks great and you can keep it in any drawer or out on a table. It measures seven inches in length, so it’ll cut your wick where you need it to. The trimmings are then collected in the built-in debris tray for easy disposal. It is crafted to effortlessly trim wicks to any length you desire. This will clip wicks even at the bottom of a candle, providing you with a precise cut each time.

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Best Budget Trimmer

Giving you tremendous value for your purchase, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better option for your budget than the EVERMARKET Candle Wick Trimmer. This will reach deep into your candle to trim the wick, so you’ll be able to make your candle last longer. Using this will allow for a cleaner burn and will minimize soot buildup. It is made from stainless steel and finished with an attractive polish that’s silver. This one also measures seven inches in length and it’s safe for your home. It also makes your home safer and collects the debris in the tray that’s built in. This is a very cost-effective option for your home.

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Best Trimmer Set

Want everything you’ll pretty much need when it comes to candle maintenance all at once? Then you should check out the calary Candle Wick Trimmer Candle Snuffer & Candle Accessory Set. You can get this pack of three tools in either rose gold or champagne gold. This set prevents wax from flying off the tip of the wick and allows you to clean the tip every time, so soot doesn’t build up. The snuffer will put any candles out and the wick dipper is an additional piece for your collection. The snuffer measures 8.3″, the dipper is 7.7″ and the trimmer is 6.8″. No candles are included, but a 100% satisfaction guarantee is included.

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Best Decorative Wick Trimmer

With a striking design, the Wickman Stainless Steel Polished Wick Trimmer is sure to look nice in any home next to any candle. It is silver, making it impressive to look at and hold and it trims the wicks for candlesticks, jar candles, and tealight candles. There is decorative etching all on the handles and up and down the trimmer for an impressive display. The bottom portion has a debris catching tray like the previous ones, so it’s easy to dispose of your clippings.

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Most Durable Trimmer

Made from high quality stainless steel and finished in matte black, the Sinen Candle Wick Trimmer is sturdy to use. It is rust-proof and very easy to use, as the handle is long enough to fit into jar candles. This is sharp and closes flush, so you won’t have to worry about pinching the wick instead of clipping it. Clipping your wicks will prevent buildup of soot on your walls and there won’t be any more burning blobs.

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