Basic Candle Safety

Never burn a candle that is not within sight.
Keep burning candles away from drafts, vents, ceiling fans and air currents.
Never touch or move a candle when the wax is liquid.
Never burn a candle directly on or near anything flammable.
Always use a candleholder specifically designed for candle use
Be sure the candleholder is placed on a stable, heat-resistant surface.
Keep candles out of the reach of children and pets.
Keep the wax pool free of wick trimmings, matches and debris at all times.
Trim candlewicks to one quarter inch each time before burning.
Make sure all candles are completely out before leaving the room.
Straighten the wick after it has been extinguished.

One Wick Pillar Candles

Keep wicks trimmed to 1/4″ or less to prevent soot.
Ensure candle is kept clean and doesn’t gather dirt or excess dust. If dirty or dusty, carefully clean the top of your candle with paper towel or lint free cloth.
To ensure your candle burns cleanly across the top, burn it one hour for each inch in diameter or until the wax pool extends from edge to edge. For example, burn a 2.5″ pillar at least 2.5 hours, burn a 4″ pillar at least 4 hours.
Use a metal tool to straighten a curled or tilted wick to the opposite direction to correct uneven burning.
Extinguish candle by pushing wick into melted wax pool with a metal tool preventing afterglow and smoke

Tea light Candles

Tea light candles are high risk because they have a foil or plastic container, which can get extremely hot and melt the surfaces underneath. Make sure you put the tealights in suitable holders that are non-flammable. Candles mark special occasions and create a special atmosphere. They also bring fire into your home. So treat them carefully.