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| Candle enthusiasts everywhere must agree that a candle can bring much enjoyment to the user. Their muted, flickering light does much to create a gentle, peaceful, or romantic atmosphere. Add to that the pleasurable scent emitted from those fragrant varieties... the mood is set. Candles are safe products - when handled responsibly, safely, and watched carefully. Misuse, neglect of a lit candle can lead to an accidental fire, which can lead to great loss. Fire experts warn that most candle-related fire incidents are directly related to consumer neglect of basic fire safety and the misuse of candles. If we are going to use candles in our homes, we owe it to ourselves and our loved ones to acquaint ourselves with Candle Safety Rules. Always keep a burning candle within sight. Put out all candles before leaving a room. Never go to sleep, leaving a candle burning. Put it out before you go to bed. Never burn a candle on or near anything that can catch fire. Keep burning candles away from furniture, book shelves, drapes, bed linens, carpeting or rugs, books, paper, flammable decorations, etc. Keep candles out of the reach of children and pets. Don't place candles where they can be knocked over. Trim candlewicks to 1/4" each time you are going to light it. Long or crooked wicks cause uneven burning, dripping, and create soot. Always use a candleholder specifically designed for candle use. It should be heat resistant, sturdy and large enough to contain any drips or melted wax. Place the candleholder on a stable, heat-resistant surface. Keep the wax pool free of wick trimmings, matches, and other debris. Always read and follow the candle manufacturer's use and safety instructions. Don't burn a candle for longer than recommended. Keep lit candles away from drafts created by vents, ceiling fans, or air currents. This keeps the candle from burning to rapidly or unevenly, and it also avoids flame flare-up and sooting. Keep lit candles away from curtained windows, especially where a draft can blow a curtain into a candle flame, possibly causing a fire. Always burn candles in a well-ventilated room. Don't burn too many candles in a small, tight space where air exchange is limited. Don't burn a candle all the way down. Put out the flame, if it comes too close to the holder or container bottom. Burning to a height of 2" (in pillar candles) or 1/2" of a container is recommended for safety. Never touch a burning candle or move a votive or container candle when the wax is liquid. Never use a knife or other sharp object to remove wax drippings from a glass holder. Place burning candles at least 3 inches apart from each other. Prevents the candles from melting into each other or creating their own drafts that causes improper burning of candles. Use a candle snuffer to extinguish a candle and prevent wax from spattering. Never extinguish candles with water. Water can cause hot wax to spatter, as well as possibly causing a glass container to break. Be very careful if using candles during a power outtage. Flashlights and other battery-powered light sources are safer during a power failure. Never use a candle to look for things in a closet or when fueling equipment such as a kerosene lantern or heater. Make sure the candle is fully extinguished and the wick ember is no longer glowing before leaving the room. Extinguish an improperly burning candle. Let it cool, trim the wick, and check for drafts before re-lighting. Never use a candle as a night light. **compiled from National Candle Association website. Enjoy your candles & be safe!!! |
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