Ensure candles stay upright to avoid wax dripping and to minimize the risk of flaring. Glass holders can crack if the flame touches the side.
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Do not place candles near a source of heat
Do not place candles in direct sunlight or on/near a direct heat source such as a fire or radiator as this can affect the way the candle burns. Remember that electrical items like television sets also get hot and therefore should be treated as a source of heat.
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Only burn candle or votive candle for a maximum of 3 hours
Candle jars must not be burned for over 3 hours per session & always trim the wick before the next burn commences. It is good practice not to burn a candle for over 3 hours at a time.
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Do not move a burning candle
It is important that you do not move the candle when it is burning. The hot and liquid wax can splatter and cause tricky wax stains and perhaps severe burns.
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Keep the wax pool clear of matches and other debris to avoid flaring
Flammable objects in the wax pool, such as matches, insects, flammable decorations, can ignite and cause the candle to overheat and flare up.
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Always use an appropriate holder
Before lighting, place on a heat resistant plate or holder, to protect surface from any downward heat.
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Always snuff out the flame. Do not blow out
It’s the safest way to prevent hot wax splatters.
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Trim wick to around 5mm before lighting and between each burn
It is good practice to trim the wick back down to 5mm after each burn. This will prevent sooting on the jar.
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Do not place candles in a draught
This will help prevent rapid, uneven burning, and avoid flame flare-ups and sooting. Draughts can also blow nearby lightweight items into the flame.
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Do not burn candles on or near anything that can catch fire
Keep burning candles away from furniture, drapes, bedding, carpets, books, paper, flammable decorations, etc.
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