HOW TO BURN YOUR CANDLE SAFELY
CANDLE CARE & SAFETY - a few tips to remember!
- When lighting for the first time burn until wax melts across entire surface to the sides of vessel (this prevents tunneling, and creates an even burn for the duration of the candle’s ‘life’) This may take up to 2-4 hours.
- Trim wick to ¼ of an inch before each burn to promote an even burn, steady flame and limit sooting/mushrooming of wick. Invest in a good pair of wick trimmers that will cut and remove the excess wick cleanly.
- To preserve the fragrance, do not burn your candle more than 4 hours at a time.
- Extinguish all candles when you leave a room or before going to sleep.
- If soot forms on the inside of the vessel, extinguish candle, wait for it to cool, then wipe with a clean damp cloth. Trim wick and relight.
- Please keep the wax pool free of wick trimmings, matches and debris at all times.
- Extinguish candle with a snuffer, or dip wick into melted wax and then straighten wick to prevent smoking and also prevent hot wax from splattering. Do not blow out.
- Extinguish a candle if it smokes, flickers, or the flame becomes too high or too close to edge of glass. These signs indicate the candle is not burning properly and the flame isn't controlled. Let the candle cool, trim the wick, then check for drafts before re-lighting.
- To maximize scent throw, burn in desired space for 30 mins with the door closed. Open windows and doors will disperse scent.
- Always store your candles in a cool, dark and dry place. Avoid placing your candles where they will be directly exposed to sunlight or harsh indoor lighting.
- Remove dust and fingerprints from a candle by gently rubbing the surface with a piece of nylon or a soft cloth. The cloth can be dry or slightly dampened with water.
- Do not burn your candle all the way down. Always leave at least ½ inch of non-molten wax at the bottom.
- Never use a candle as a nightlight
- Keep flammable objects at least 2 feet away from a burning candle
- Keep lit candles away from drafts, ceiling fans, and any air currents
- Keep candles out of the reach of children and pets
- When burning multiple candles, always place at least 6 inches apart from each other
