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Candle Safety Guide
Important Candle safety information
GENERAL CANDLE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- Keep candles out of reach of children and pets.
- Never leave burning candles unattended.
- Never burn candles on a shelf with another shelf above e.g., inside a bookcase.
- Remove packaging before lighting.
- Place in a well ventilated, draft free location.
- Never burn on or near flammable or heat sensitive surfaces.
- Under no circumstances should any product that generates heat, flame or fragrance be placed directly onto antique, valuable or highly polished furniture.
- Do not position candles or fragrance products on or near electrical appliances, TV cabinets or any secondary heat source.
- When lighting for the first time, trim wick to ~6mm (except tealights), burn for one to three hours, as applicable to set the candle memory.
- Never burn a candle for longer than three hours at a time.
- After the maximum recommended burn time, extinguish, cool and trim the wick to ~6mm before relighting.
- Keep wax pool free from foreign matter and wick debris. Remove if present.
- Always use candles and fragrance products on an appropriate tray or plate. Under no circumstances should a candle be placed directly on a table or any other surface that may be subject to damage.
- Discard container candles if the jar is cracked, chipped or broken.
- Don’t burn candles completely. Discard when wax reaches 1cm from the bottom for container or votive candles.
- Never move a burning candle. Allow to cool after extinguishing before touching.
- Keep the candle flame well away from flammable or combustible materials.
- When lighting a candle using a match, take care to prevent any match debris from dropping onto the candle. We recommend the use of lighters for maximum safety and efficiency when lighting candles.
- Note: Candle pyramids need extra attention as they are made from wood. Candles should all be lit at the same time, pyramid blades need to be checked to make sure they do not fall onto a candle. If the pyramid blades are not spinning, extinguish candles then check that spindle is correctly positioned. No movement can cause extra heat and risk the blades smoldering.
WAX POOL FIRES
In the event of a ‘wax pool fire’, do not panic. The candle should not be moved or touched whilst on fire. Treat as for an oil or grease fire by starving the oxygen supply. Preferably use CO2 or powder extinguishers or a fire blanket. If these are not available a bucket of sand or if the fire is small, a packet of baking soda can be used. Do not use other kitchen ingredients such as flour because these are flammable. A fireproof container such as a steel pan can be placed over the burning candle if it completely seals off the air. Never throw water onto the fire, this will cause the ignited wax to spread. Never attempt to blow it out.
To avoid wax pool fires always follow the safety and care instructions for your candle.
Candle Care
How to Trim the wick of your Candle
Prior to lighting, always trim the wick to ~6mm. Only use a wick trimmer to give the wick a nice, clean straight edge.
Remove any wick debris that may have fallen onto the candle surface.
Whilst your candle is burning, ‘mushrooming’ at the end of the wick is normal. Wick ‘mushrooming’ must be removed by wick trimming prior to every burn and periodically during the burn if it becomes excessive. This ensures the cleanest burn possible.
If using a laser lighter unlock the safety switch and press the power button and ensure it does not touch the wax. Ensure you place safety switch to the off position after use.
Failing to trim the wick can contribute to smoke emissions which may stain the surrounding area. Wick mushrooming is the major cause of wick debris falling into the wax pool and becoming a fire hazard as the candle burns down.
How to use a Snuffer
This Classic Candle Snuffer is the essential candle accessory, specially designed to safely extinguish your candle while eliminating the risk of blowing or spilling wax on your furniture.
Simply hover the snuffer directly above the flame and wait until fully extinguished.
Using a snuffer to extinguish your candle can also help prevent wicks from drifting off centre, ensuring your candles last longer.
Candle Memory & Burn times
To get the maximum burn time from your candles, in particular pillar and container candles, you need to set the candle memory.
To set the candle memory, burn the candle for one hour for every 2.5cm of its diameter the first time the candle is lit.
This will allow the pool of wax to extend to the outer rim. Each time the candle is lit after setting the memory, the candle will burn to this rim.
Never burn a candle for longer than three hours at a time. Over burning a candle can cause excessive heat build-up and excessive wick ‘mushrooming’.
Don’t burn candles completely. Discard when candle wax is 1cm from the bottom.
HOW TO USE CONTAINER CANDLES
Remove lid. Trim your wick. Place your candle in a safe area away from flammable materials, electronics, and antique furniture. Light wick.
HOW TO USE TEALIGHT CANDLES
Tealight wicks do not require trimming. Place your tealight candle in a suitable Tealight Holder. Make sure the wick is vertical prior to lighting.
HOW TO USE PILLAR CANDLES IN PYRAMIDS
Make sure you are using the correct size candle for your pyramid. Candles should be a tight fit inside the holder. If candles are loose, melt a small amount of wax in the base of the holder before securing candle inside.
Light all wicks.
HOW TO STORE YOUR CANDLES
When not in use, store your candles by sealing with their lid or wrapping before placing them upright in a cool, dry location, away from direct sunlight, dust, and incandescent lights.