Before Burning:

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• Before burning, always trim the wick to ¼ inch. You can use a wick trimmer, nail clippers, or scissors. 

• Keep wax pool clear of wick trimmings, matches and debris at all times.

• Use a heat resistant, sturdy, and large candleholder specifically designed for candle use to contain any drips or melted wax.

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Before Burning: 

 

• 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.

• Never leave a candle unattended.

• Keep burning candles away from furniture, drapes, bedding, carpets, books, paper, flammable decorations, or near anything that can catch fire.

• Keep candles out of the reach of children and pets. 

• Never touch or move a candle while it is burning or while the wax is liquefied.

• Discontinue burning a candle when 1/2 inch remains in the container or 2 inches if using a pillar candle.

• Place burning candles at least three inches apart from one another. 

• 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. 

 

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.