Does storing candles in a cold garage make them go crumbly or bad? Store under the stairs or cold garage?
This entry was posted on Sep 12 2008
Narky asked:
‘m running out of space for stuff so want to put my stock of candles in a cupboard in the garage… but if the cold of the garage makes candles go bad… then I wont.
‘m running out of space for stuff so want to put my stock of candles in a cupboard in the garage… but if the cold of the garage makes candles go bad… then I wont.
(The candes are for emegencies - powercuts ect)
wrap them in bubble wrap…they should be ok.
How could you ? That is just so cruel!
We always kept our candles like that in our basement under the stairs where it was always cold. I never noticed any difference in them when we’d need to use them.
Five or six years they may sour — other than that I see no problem
They should be fine. I wrap mine in waxed paper, then lay them flat in shoe boxes. People keep candles in the refrigerator so that they burn longer; a cold, dry area should be fine.
Sounds like you need to start donating things to Goodwill. If you haven’t seen or used it in a year, then get rid of it. Too much stuff is a fire hazard. Candles will melt in the heat of the summer. If they are for emergencies, how are you supposed to get to them quickly if you have to go bumbling around in the dark garage for them? Clear out one of your desk drawers or dresser drawers and store them there so you can just go right to them even in the dead of night. Don’t forget to store them with a box of matches though or you’ll still be in the dark with tons of candles and no way to light them.
The candles should not go bad. After a while the candles do break down which is a normal process.
Actually, freezing them is a good idea — it’s an old-fashioned tip to make them burn longer and more evenly. So cold will be no problem.
The problem is in summer when the garage gets hot! And the temp swings wildly.
Another problem: mice. They love wax.
So, store them in an aluminum or metal box that seals up well, and store them in the north part of the garage. Bring them out in the spring and store them somewhere cool. Be sure and label the box! The last thing you want during a power outage is not being able to find the right box . . . .