Candle safety is mostly about common sense. If you keep in mind that a candle is an open flame and take the proper precautions, then your candle burning experience will be pleasurable and safe. Here are some important safety tips:
Never leave a burning candle unattended. Extinguish candles when leaving a room or before going to sleep.
Burn candles within a one foot "circle of safety", free of anything that can burn. Be certain that drapes or curtains cannot be blown into the candle flame.
Keep burning candles out of the reach of children or pets.
Do not move a candle while it is burning or if the wax is still hot and liquid.
Burn candles on a flat, stable, heat-resistant surface. A candlewacks candle stand is a perfect choice.
Place candles at least three inches apart so they don't melt one another.
Always trim your wick to a length of ¼ inch before lighting. This will keep smoking to a minimum.
Candles are a safe product when used properly. Burn them responsibly and your candles will bring you hours of serenity and pleasure.
DO NOT BLOW OUT YOUR CANDLES!!!
Snuff them out
Blowing out your candles causes:
an uneven burn of your candle
melted wax to splatter all over
smoking of the candle
black soot build up on your container or the walls around the candle.
