How to Properly Care for Your Candles
before you burn.
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the first time you burn the candle is the most important burn. to help prevent “tunneling” allow the wax to completely melt to the insides of the vessel before extinguishing.
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always trim the wick to 1/4” before you burn the candle. We recommend a wick trimmer, however, you can also use scissors or nail clippers
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keep the wax pool clear of debris at all times.
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place the candle on a stable, heat resistant surface before lighting.
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avoid air currents, vents or drafty areas. this will help prevent an uneven burn and sooting.
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It is generally recommended that candles do not burn for longer than 3-4 hours at a time and that they cool for at least 2 hours before relighting.
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when lighting it is recommended that you use long matches or a long reach lighter. be sure to keep loose clothing and your hair away from the flame.
during the burn.
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never leave a candle unattended
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never burn a candle near anything that can catch fire such as drapes, furniture, bedding, carpets, books, paper, flammable decor etc.
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keep candles out of the reach of children and pets.
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never touch or move a candle while it is burning or while the wax is liquified.
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discontinue burning a candle when 1/2 inch of the wax remains in the vessel.
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extinguish a candle when the flame becomes too high or flickers repeatedly. if this happens, let the candle cool, trim the wick and double check for unwanted drafts before relighting.
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never use a candle as a night light while going to sleep.
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be careful if using a candle during a power outage. flameless candles, flashlights and other battery powered lighting is a safer source of light during a power outage.
stopping the burn.
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use a candle snuffer to extinguish a candle. this helps to prevent hot wax from splattering
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never use water to extinguish a candle. Water can cause the hot wax to splatter and can potentially break the glass container.
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make sure the candle is completely out and that the wick ember is no longer glowing before leaving the room.
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don’t touch or move the candle until it has completely cooled
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never use a sharp object such as a knife to remove wax drippings from a glass vessel. it could scratch and weaken the vessel causing the glass to break upon subsequent use.