Ten Tips for Using Candles Safely

It is important to follow some safety steps when using candles to avoid fire dangers.

The following are a few safety tips that you should take the time to understand and follow to help insure your experiences with candles are pleasant ones.

  1. Never leave a burning candle unattended.
  2. Never place a burning candle near flammable objects including, curtains, lampshades,
    or bedding.
  3. Always place your candles on a heat resistant surface and never directly on furniture.
  4. Keep burning candles away from drafts.
  5. Always supervise children when in a room with burning candles.
  6. Keep candles free of foreign material such as matches, paperclips, and wick clippings.
  7. Keep the wick trimmed to ¼ inch to avoid excessive smoke.
  8. If the candle container is cracked, do not burn the candle.
  9. Never lit a candle when there is less than ½ inch of wax remaining.
  10. Whenever possible use a hurricane globe or candleholder.

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