Candle Tips
How to
properly burn candles
Keep your wicks trimmed!! . Many people complain
about candles that smoke and this can be eliminated by trimming
the wicks to ¼ inch every time you burn the candle.
Long or
crooked wicks cause uneven burning and dripping.
If
your candle is smoking even after trimming the wick. Check
for and remove debris in the melt pool. Extinguish the
candle and trim the wick again a little more. The smoking
should stop. If you've got a quality candle, you shouldn't have
to worry about smoking,. Keep in mind that scented candles
will smoke more than unscented candles.
If the wick in
your candle is mushrooming. Extinguish the candle &
trim the wick. This should not happen if you trim your
wick every time you burn your candle.
Never "blow out" a candle. The most effective way
to extinguish the flame of a candle is to use a candle snuffer.
If you don't own a snuffer, the best way to extinguish the
candle is to cup your hand in front of the flame before you
blow. This way the air hits the flame from the sides instead of
directly.
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.
Extinguish a candle if it smokes, flickers repeatedly, or the
flame becomes too high. The candle isn't burning
properly and the flame isn't controlled. Let the candle cool,
trim the wick, then check for drafts before re-lighting.
Candle
Safety
Candles are safe products
unless used irresponsibly. If they aren't used safely and watched carefully, they can lead
to an accidental fire.
An estimated 18,000 candle
fires are reported annually. According to fire experts, the bulk
of candle-fire incidents are due to consumer inattention to
basic fire safety or to the misuse of candles.
The National Candle
Association urges consumers to be careful when burning candles,
and to following these rules for burning candles safely.
Safety Tips
Always
keep a burning candle within sight.
Extinguish all candles when leaving a room or before going to
sleep.
Never
burn a candle on or near anything that can catch fire.
Keep burning candles away from furniture, drapes, bedding,
carpets, books, paper, flammable decorations, etc.
Keep
candles out of the reach of children and pets.
Do not
place lighted candles where they can be knocked over by
children, pets or anyone else.
Always
use a candleholder specifically designed for candle use.
The holder should be heat resistant, sturdy and large enough to
contain any drips or melted wax. Be sure the candleholder
is placed on a stable, heat-resistant surface.
This will help prevent possible heat damage to
counters and table surfaces and prevent glass containers from
cracking or breaking.
Keep
the wax pool free of wick trimmings, matches and debris at all
times.
Always
read and follow the manufacturer's use and safety instructions
carefully.
Don't burn a candle longer than the
manufacturer recommends.
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.
Don't
burn a candle all the way down. Extinguish the flame if it comes
too close to the holder or container.
For a margin of
safety, discontinue burning a candle when 2 inches of wax
remains or ½ inch if in a container.
Never
touch a burning candle or move a votive or container candle when
the wax is liquid.
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.
Place
burning candles at least three inches apart from one another.
This is to make sure they don't melt one another, or create
their own drafts that will cause the candles to burn improperly.
Never
extinguish candles with water. The water can cause the
hot wax to splatter and might cause a glass container to break.
Be very
careful if using candles during a power outage.
Flashlights and other battery-powered lights are safer sources
of light during a power failure. Never use a candle during a
power outage to look for things in a closet, or when fueling
equipment - such as a lantern or kerosene heater.
Make sure a candle is completely extinguished and the wick ember
is no longer glowing before leaving the room.
Never
use a candle as a night light.