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These safety tips have been recommended by the
Safety *Never leave a burning candle unattended!
*Keep burning candles away from children and pets.
*Do not place near flammable objects such as curtains, walls, etc.
*Place on a protected, heat resistant, level surface.
*Keep candle free of wick trimmings, matches, or other foreign matter that could be a fire hazard.
*Avoid burning in drafts.
*Avoid walking with lit candles.
*Keep wick trimmed to 1/4 inch.
*Allow candle to cool before trimming wick or relighting.
*Do not extinguish candles with water. The water can cause the hot wax to spatter and can cause glass containers to break.
*One of the safest ways to extinguish a candle is to use a candle snuffer, which helps prevent hot wax from spattering.
*To avoid glass containers shattering: Do not burn a candle in a container that is chipped or cracked. Do not allow candle to burn completely down to the bottom of container, stop about 1/2 inch short. Do not allow flame to touch sides of container.
*Allow candle to cool before replacing lid on jar.
Helpful tips
*Burn candles 1 hour for each inch of it's diameter. This allows the flame time to melt the wax to the outer edge. Burning less time will cause the candle core to burn down the middle & shorten burn time.
*Use toenail clippers to trim wicks in jars in which scissors won't fit.
*Candles will fade if left in direct sunlight.
*Never pour hot wax down the drain.
Problem Solving
*If a wick becomes too short to light, carve away enough wax to expose the fresh wick, then trim 1/4 inch off the top of the candle and burn the candle to reform it's appearance.
*Crooked burning: If wick moves off centre, use a butter knife to gently push it back to centre. If there is a draft, rotating the candle can help.
*To remove wax from washable fabrics, scrape off excess wax and run boiling water through the material.
*Clean soiled or scratched candles with old nylons or use a touch of salad oil on a soft cloth. |
