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How to Burn a Candle Safely
Trim candlewicks to 5mm each time before burning. Long wicks can cause uneven burning and can be a fire hazard
Be sure the candle is placed on a stable, heat-resistant surface. This will help prevent heat damage to underlying surfaces.
Keep the wax pool free of wick trimmings, matches and debris at all times.
Only burn a candle for a maximum of 4 Hours.
Always read and follow the use and safety instructions carefully.
Keep burning candles away from drafts, vents, ceiling fans and air currents. This will help prevent rapid, uneven burning, and avoid flame flare-ups and sooting. Drafts can also blow nearby lightweight items into the flame where they could catch fire.
Always burn candles in a well-ventilated room. Don’t burn too many candles in a small room or in a “tight” home where air exchange is limited.
While burning and enjoying the candle always keep the burning candle within sight. When extinguished make sure the wick has stopped glowing.
Keep burning candles out of the reach of children and pets.
Don’t burn a candle all the way down to the bottom of container as it can overheat. For a margin of safety, discontinue burning a candle ½ inch of wax is left in a container.
Never touch or move a burning candle or container candle when the wax is liquid.
Place burning candles at least three inches apart from one another.
Be very careful if using candles during a power outage.
Extinguish a candle if it repeatedly smokes, flickers, or the flame becomes too high.
Never use a candle as a night light.
Never use a knife or sharp object to remove wax drippings from a glass holder. It might scratch, weaken, or cause the glass to break upon subsequent use.
Use a wick dipper or snuffer to extinguish a candle. It’s the safest way to prevent hot wax splatters.
Never extinguish candles with water. The water will cause the hot wax to splatter and might cause a glass container to break.