Burn cleaner, longer, brighter and safer by following these steps!
Before Lighting:
- Trim candle wicks to ¼ inch before each use. This helps prevent soot and extends the life of your candle.
Burn candles in a well-ventilated room:
- Avoid drafts, vents or air currents. This will help prevent rapid or uneven burning, sooting, and excessive dripping.
- Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations on burn time and proper use. In general, it is recommended that candles do not burn for longer than four hours and cool for at least two hours before relighting.
- When lighting a candle, use long matches or a long-reach lighter. Keep your hair and loose clothing away from the flame.
While Burning:
- Always burn candle within sight, never leave it unattended.
- With each candle use, always allow the wax to pool to the edges or sides of the vessel.
(Note: This may take a few hours depending upon the size of jar, but will prevent uneven burning or
tunneling.) - Use a candle plate or coaster to protect your surfaces. Never place a candle directly on a surface that is flammable or can be damaged by heat or oil.
- Wick may move or shift away from the center after the wax has liquefied. Extinguish the flame and gently nudge the wick back to the center using a wick trimmer.
- Do not burn candles near a draft. Keep candles away from anything that could ignite.
(i.e. books, home décor, clothing, etc.) - Keep candles in sight while in use. If fragrance is desired in spaces that are out of sight,
opt for Reed Diffusers, Room Sprays or ultrasonic Diffuser Oils as an alternative! - Keep candles away from children and pets.
- Never move a burning candle. The vessel and wax may become hot while in use. Allow the candle to cool and solidify before moving.
- Don’t burn a candle all the way down. For a margin of safety, discontinue burning a candle when 1/2 inch remains in the container
- 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.
- Extinguish a candle if the flame becomes too high or flickers repeatedly. Let the candle cool, trim the
wick, and check for unwanted drafts before re-lighting. - Never use a candle as a night light or while you may fall asleep.
- 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.
When Extinguishing a Candle:
- Use a candle snuffer to extinguish a candle. It’s the safest way to prevent hot wax from splattering.
- Never use water to extinguish a candle. Water can cause the hot wax to splatter and might break a glass container.
- Make sure the candle is completely out and the wick ember is no longer glowing before leaving the room.
- Don’t touch or move the candle until it has completely cooled.
- 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 lids to help keep the wick and wax clean of any excess debris or dust. Always remove wick trimmings, matches, etc. before burning.