Candle SafetyAnother House Fire, Due to CandlesDon't let this be the headline in your local paper. With a little thought, care, and respect, candles can be burned all throughout the year safely and enjoyably.Tip #1 Never Leave UnattendedThings happen. Who knows how. The absolute best defense for preventing a fire is simply being nearby. If you're going to be gone, blow the candle out! Fire is to be respected. Just remember that burning candles safely is about prudence.Tip #2 Never Place Near CombustiblesCandle safety experts claim that by far the most common place for fires to start is in the bedroom. Many people enjoy the aroma in these special places. Bed spreads and curtains can easily catch fire if too close to a candle. If you burn candles in the bedroom, be extra careful to place far away from combustibles.Tip #3 Place Out of Reach to Children and PetsIt may seem obvious to keep out of reach of children, but sometimes we forget about our pets. This is usually fairly easy to accomplish in any room.Tip #4 Extinguish Before GoneExtinguish a jar candle when it reaches about a half inch from the bottom. Otherwise the bottom of the jar will get extremely hot and could possible break and/or start a fire.Tip #5 Keep Candle CleanRemove wick trimmings and any other foreign particles out of the puddle of wax. These things can possibly cause the candle to pop sparks out of the jar.Tip #6 Trim the WickNot only does this help your candle burn cleaner and longer, it reduces the chances of the flame becoming too large and also popping.Tip #7 Stable SurfaceMake sure the surface you place the candle on is heat resistant and very stable. This is one of the most important aspects of candle safety.Tip #8 Specialty CandlesBe particularly careful with candles that have objects other than wax in them. Especially glitter. Glitter can cause sparks that pop out of the jar and set items on fire.Tip #9 Check Site Before BuyingYou might try checking the candle safety site before you buy candles online to see if the site is listed in their index.Practice candle safety and you should never need to worry. Sit back, relax, light a candle, and be safe! Scented Soy Wax Candles - Information for candle lovers! |