Care tips

At Maison ABF, we strive to be the antithesis to overconsumption. We believe in investing in quality, durable products.

We believe in treating things with respect, as you would anything in life. Things have a purpose and deserve to be treated with care!

Candle safety and care

Please follow the following candle safety tips, and always use common sense when burning candles:

- The first burn is very important. For the first time, burn your candle for at least 2 hours, until the entire top layer has melted. This will prevent tunnelling, which significantly reduces candle life.

- Trim the wick, ideally before every burn. This will ensure a clear burn and prevent smoke and soot.

- Do not burn candles for more than 3-4 hours at a time. Don’t burn too many candles in a room, and always ensure good air circulation.

- Be sure the candle is placed on a stable, heat-resistant surface. Burn candles away from other objects, heat sources and anything flammable (curtains, clothing...). Keep candles out of reach of children and pets.

- Never leave a burning candle unattended. Extinguish all candles when leaving a room or before going to sleep. Ensure the wick is no longer glowing before leaving.

- Never touch or move a burning candle, or when the wax is liquid/hot. You may burn yourself - wait until the candle has cooled down.

- Extinguish a candle if it smokes heavily, or the flame becomes too high. The candle isn’t burning properly. Extinguish, let cool, trim the wick, then check the candle for any foreign objects (bugs, dust) before lighting again.

Clothing care

Always check the care label for instructions to care for your garments and avoid shrinking or damage. Do not wash more than necessary, as every wash wears on the item and can fade its color. Instead of washing, hang your garment to air ventilate, use essential oils to freshen it up, and spot clean stains.

We advise using a gentle and environmentally friendly detergent without bleach, and no fabric softener.

Try to limit tumble drying (and never tumble dry items where prohibited by the care label sewn on it). Hang or lay flat to dry depending on the garment instead of tumble drying it.

Jewelry and crystals

To care for your jewelry and crystals, keep them away from water, moist and heat, and store in a dry space, preferably in our Maison ABF pouch when not in use.

Our jewelry is water resistant. However, we recommend avoiding prolonged contact with water. Do not put in contact with cosmetics, perfume, oils, household products, etc., and do not wear your accessory when performing activities like swimming, cleaning or sports, as this may damage your jewelry.

Crystals and jewelry with stones should be cared for especially, as they could suffer damage from improper care.

Accessories

To care for your accessories, keep them away from water, moist and heat, and store in a dry space, preferably in our Maison ABF pouch when not in use.

Do not put in contact with water, cosmetics, perfume, oils, household products, etc., and do not wear your accessory when performing activities like swimming, cleaning or intense sports, as this may damage your accessory and cause strass to detach.

If you get your accessory dirty, spot clean with a gentle cloth with water and dry well after.