Are there any special safety tips for using candles?
Remember: A Candle is only as safe as the person burning it. NEVER leave a burning candle unattended. Always keep burning candles out of the reach of children and pets. Always burn candles on a stable heat resistant surface or trivet for no more than 4 hours at a time. Hot candle jars can damage furniture. Keep wax free of matches, wick trimmings and other flammable objects. Never burn a candle in an area where there is a draft. Always keep wicks trimmed to 1/4 of an inch!! This is essential for a clean, smoke free burn. Many people complain about candles that smoke and be eliminated by trimming the wicks to 1/4″ every time you burn a candle. This is true for all types of candles. If your candle is smoking despite trimming the wick and checking for debris in the melt pool, extinguish the candle. Trim the wick again a little more and allow to cool before relighting. The smoking will stop. With a quality candle, you shouldnt have problems with smoking, but it is worth remembering that sc
