Candle care and safety tips

How to care for your candles

  • trim your wick to 1/4 inch before each burn to prevent excessive smoking and mushrooming. This ensures a clean, consistent flame and extends your candles life.
  • Burn your candles for 2-4 hours at a time to allow the wax to melt evenly. This prevents tunneling and helps your candles last longer.
  • keep away from drafts. Place your candle away from windows, doors, and fans. Drafts can cause uneven burning and soot build up on the jars.
  • let the wax cool completely. Always allow the wax to cool and solidify between burns before relighting. Never move a burning candle or one with hot wax.
  • use a proper surface. Always place your candle on a stable, heat resistant surface. Avoid placing directly on wooden furniture or near flammable materials.
  • know when to stop. Stop burning your candle when 1/2 inch of wax remains at the bottom. Burning past this point can cause the jar to overheat, potentially crack, or even shatter.

 

Candle Safety Checklist 

🔥 Never leave a burning candle unattended. keep away from children and pets. Don’t burn near anything flammable. Keep candles at least 3 inches apart. Don’t burn in drafty areas. Never use water to extinguish. Always burn within sight. discontinue use if jar is cracked or chipped. 

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