Scented Candle Safety Tips

Your Grandma was right when she told you fire is a good servant but a bad master. It's useful, but must be treated with respect to keep you, your home and your family safe. To help you do this, here a 10 tips to help you use your scented candles safely.

1. Never leave a burning candle unattended – always extinguish it before leaving the room.
2. Keep candles away from flammable items such as curtains, paper and furniture.
3. Place candles on a stable, heat-resistant surface to prevent tipping or heat damage.
4. Trim the wick to about 5 mm before lighting to reduce smoke and encourage an even burn.
5. Keep candles out of reach of children and pets to avoid accidental knocks or burns.
6. Do not burn a candle for more than four hours at a time to prevent overheating and excessive soot.
7. Keep the melted wax free from matches, wick trimmings and other debris, which could catch fire.
8. Leave at least 10 cm between burning candles so they do not create excessive heat or affect each other's flames.
9. Avoid burning candles in draughty areas, as moving air can cause uneven burning, smoking and dripping.
10. Stop using the candle when about 1 cm of wax remains to reduce the risk of the container overheating or cracking.