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How do candles work?
The heat of the flame melts the wax near the wick. The melted wax is
then drawn up into the wick by capillary action. (This relay needs a
silly graphic.) The flame's heat vaporizes the liquid wax to produce
very small amounts of water and carbon dioxide.

To prevent candle soot:
Before you light a candle cut the wick so that it is no longer than a
quarter of an inch high.
The perfect flame is a stable, calm, teardrop shape. When flames
flicker, they are making soot, so make sure there are no drafts.
Lastly make sure that the pool of wax at the base of the flame is clear
of debris, like match pieces.

Wax drippings
To remove wax from a surface, use a warm hairdryer and a paper
towel to melt the wax and clean up with. If it gets in the carpet, lay a
paper towel on the wax and iron the paper towel with a warm iron to
pick up the wax.

Cleaning your candle
If the outside of your candle is starting to look dull and dusty, the
best thing to clean it with is an old pair of nylon stockings. The mesh
of the stocking is just perfect for gently removing dust and will restore
the shine.