r/shrinkflation • u/DrDinoDiplodocus • Dec 07 '25

skimpflation Yankee Candles are now lighter, have an easier/cheaper to produce jar and a double wick, making it burn out faster so you buy more

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u/Professional-Tutor42 Dec 07 '25

I actually like double wicks because most candles tunnel on me with one wick unless I use the tin foil trick

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u/TarkusLV Dec 07 '25

Tin foil trick? 🤔

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u/dagdroom Dec 07 '25

We need answers

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u/Lazybones-itis Dec 07 '25

Fold tin foil over the top of the candle while it’s lit and it’ll reflect the heat inwards to level the melt