Candle Safety

1/4/2022 (Permalink)

Trim the Wick

When you burn a candle, trim the wick every time. Be sure to cut it between ? and ¼ inches long. Items such as scissors, nail clippers, or if a wick trimmer to be extra careful. When you trim your wick, you will have a bright, clean burn. If your wick is untrimmed, your flame will be misshapen and it will obscure the flame. 

Melt Wax All the Way Across.

When you light your candle, make sure that the top layer of wax is melted across the candle. This process typically takes some time so make sure that you have time to let your candle burn. 

Burn for Four Hours at a Time

If you burn your candle for more than four hours, it can collect carbon on the wick. This can cause your wick to become unstable. Burning your candle for too long can also create a flame that is too large for the candle. 

Multi-wick Candles

Try out a multi-wick candle for a more fluid, level burn. Having multiple wicks to your candle can lead to a proper burn for your candle, a quicker burn, and a stronger scent.

Keep Candle Away from Wind

Try not to burn your candle close to windows, fans, or air conditioning. Lighting your candle by an area with moving air could disturb the flame. It can also stain a jar if it is made out of a tin.

Dip the Wick of Candle

When you are ready to extinguish the flame, do not blow out the candle. Blowing out a candle causes the wick to continue to burn even though the flame has been let out. 

Be safe when lighting your candles, and always remember to extinguish the flame when you are done using them. Most importantly, keep them out of the reach of young children and away from flammable objects.