Better Safe Than Sorry

Most candle consumers do not pay attention to the warning label every candle should have, but by ignoring the warnings they take unnecessary risks. I always hate to hear of people losing all their possessions in a house fire, and sometimes they also lose loved ones. What is more heartbreaking?


So many fires are started by not following simple candle burning guidelines. The most important rule is to never leave a burning candle unattended. Even if you'll be out of sight for 5 minutes, blow it out. Use extreme caution if you have small children or pets. Do not burn candles in a drafty area. If under a ceiling fan, turn the fan off first.

Always trim your candle wicks. Some candles burn best if the wick is 1/8" long, and others burn best if 1/4" long. Read candle labels or check with the manufacturer for what is advised. Candle flames should never look like the one in the photo. It is much too tall. If the flames are tall or smoke, blow out the candle, trim the wick and re-light it. If the wick "mushrooms", trim it. (If that doesn't stop the mushrooming, the manufacturer did not test the candle thoroughly enough.)

Glass containers can shatter if they get too hot so stop burning the candle when 1/2" of wax remains. It is important that you do not place container candles directly on furniture.

Not only are these safety issues, but they also prolong the life of your candle, and who doesn't want the most for their money these days? Trimming wicks causes your candle to burn more slowly and last longer. Also, burn candles for only 3 or 4 hours at a time. This will make them last longer as well.

For your family's safety (as well as getting the most for your buck) follow the directions. Your family is too precious to do any less.

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