Candle Health and Safety

General Candle Burning Safety

• Safe Placement:

  • Burn candles on a stable, heat-resistant surface.

  • Keep candles away from flammable materials.

  • Do not place candles in drafts or near open windows.

• Supervision:

  • Never leave a burning candle unattended.

  • Extinguish candles before leaving a room or going to sleep.

• Children and Pets:

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

  • Never allow children to handle or light candles without adult supervision.

Candle Maintenance

• Wick Trimming:

  • Trim the wick to ¼ inch (5mm) before each burning to prevent smoking and sooting.

  • Use a wick trimmer, scissors, or nail clippers.

  • Remove any wick trimmings or debris from the wax pool.

• Burn Time:

  • Do not burn candles for more than 3-4 hours at a time.

  • Allow the candle to cool completely before relighting.

• Extinguishing Candles:

  • Use a candle snuffer to extinguish candles safely.

  • Avoid blowing out candles, as this can cause hot wax to splatter.

  • Ensure the candle is completely extinguished and no longer smoldering.

Candle Container Safety

• Container Material:

  • Use containers specifically designed for candles that are heat-resistant and non-flammable.

• Container Condition:

  • Inspect containers for cracks, chips, or damage before use.

  • Do not use damaged containers.

• Wax Level:

  • Do not burn a candle all the way down.

  • Leave at least ½ inch (13mm) of wax at the bottom of the container to prevent it from overheating.

• Warnings:

  • Burn within sight.

  • Keep away from flammable objects.

  • Keep out of reach of children and pets.

  • Trim wick to ¼ inch before lighting.

  • Place on a stable, heat-resistant surface.

  • Do not burn for more than 3-4 hours at a time.

  • Never leave burning candle unattended.

  • Extinguish candle properly.