- Always keep a burning candle within sight.
- Never burn a candle on or near anything that can catch fire.
- Keep candles out of the reach of children and pets.
- Trim candlewicks to ¼ inch each time before burning. Long or crooked wicks cause uneven burning and dripping.
Extinguish all candles when leaving a room or before going to sleep.
Keep burning candles away from furniture, drapes, bedding, carpets, books, paper, flammable decorations, etc.
Do not place lighted candles where they can be knocked over by children, pets or anyone else.
- Always use a candleholder specifically designed for candle use.
- Be sure the candleholder is placed on a stable, heat-resistant surface.
- Keep the wax pool free of wick trimmings, matches and debris at all times.
The holder should be heat resistant, sturdy and large enough to contain any drips or melted wax.
This will also help prevent possible heat damage to counters and table surfaces and prevent glass containers from cracking or breaking.
- Always read and follow the manufacturer's use and safety instructions carefully.
- Keep burning candles away from drafts, vents, ceiling fans and air currents.
- Always burn candles in a well-ventilated room.
- Don't burn a candle all the way down.
- Never touch a burning candle or move a votive or container candle when the wax is liquid.
Don't burn a candle longer than the manufacturer recommends.
This will help prevent rapid, uneven burning, and avoid flame flare-ups and sooting.
Drafts can also blow lightweight curtains or papers into the flame where they could catch fire.
Don't burn too many candles in a small room or in a "tight" home where air exchange is limited.
Extinguish the flame if it comes too close to the holder or container.
For a margin of safety, discontinue burning a candle when 2 inches of wax remains, or a ½ inch if in a container.
- Never use a knife or sharp object to remove wax drippings from a glass holder.
- Place burning candles at least three inches apart from one another.
- Use a candle snuffer to extinguish a candle.
- Never extinguish candles with water.
- Be very careful if using candles during a power outage.
- Make sure candles are completely extinguished and the wick ember is no longer glowing before leaving the room.
It might scratch, weaken, or cause the glass to break upon subsequent use.
The reason for this is to make sure they don't melt one another, or create their own drafts that will cause the candles to burn improperly.
It's the safest way to prevent hot wax from splattering.
The water can cause the hot wax to splatter and might cause a glass container to break.
Flashlights and other battery-powered lights are safer sources of light during a power failure.
Never use a candle during a power outage to look for things in a closet, or when fueling equipment - such as a lantern or kerosene heater.
- Extinguish a candle if it smokes, flickers repeatedly, or the flame becomes too high.
- Never use a candle as a night light.
The candle isn't burning properly and the flame isn't controlled.
Let the candle cool, trim the wick, then check for drafts before re-lighting.
