Never leave a burning candle unattended. Extinguish flames before going to sleep. Keep candles out of reach of children and pets.
A candle burning correctly will have a straight, constant, teardrop flame.
Majority of these tips are for pillar candles (stubby fellas) to ensure an even burn, to maximise the life of your candle, and for your own safety.
keep trimmed to 5mm (0.2 inch) before lighting
clear debris from wax to help prevent combustion
remove âmushroomingâ from the wick
use a snuffer instead of blowing out the candle to prevent wick drift and splashing wax
reposition the wick in cooling wax to ensure it stays in its intended position
never burn a candle for longer than 3 hours
burn a candle to its edge the first time to avoid craters (or, more specifically, burn 1hr for every 2.5cm (1 inch) diameter)
select correct candle holder with 70/30 rule - 70% empty space to 30% candle - to avoid overheating
allow the candle wax to cool and solidify before relighting
avoid burning a candle below a half-inch (1.3cm) remaining wax to prevent overheating and damage to the container or surface
Votive candles (smaller candles designed to burn quickly and melt easily due to their low melting point):
do not burn without a holder
match the size of the container to the width of the candle (ignore 70/30 rule) so the wax doesnât spread out, to prolong burn time
place a teaspoon of water in the holder to aid wax removal after burning (also prolongs the life of your container)
turn candle periodically in rooms with unavoidable air movement so it burns more evenly and reduces smoking
burn candle at least 10cm (4 inch) from other candles or heat sources
do not burn a candle in a chipped or cracked container as heat can shatter the weakened material
do not burn within 2ft of flammable materials especially when burning for a long time
To avoid fading, cracking or melting, store candles ...
out of direct sunlight or fluorescent light
Place containers in the freezer to help shrink and more-easily remove wax buildup.
Allow the wax to harden, cover with paper towel or newspaper, and press with an iron on low heat. The paper will absorb the wax.
If coloured wax has stained the surface, look into other means of clean up after lifting wax to remove the stain.
Extinguish the candle and wait for the wax and glass container to completely cool before removing the black marks with a dry paper towel. Keeping the wick trimmed will help limit this.
Treat candle wax fires like an oil or gas fire!
Starve oxygen supply by ...
using CO2 or powder extinguishers, or a bucket of sand
covering with a fireproof container (eg. steel pan) to seal off air flow
if itâs a small fire, covering the flames in baking soda (do NOT use any other kitchen ingredients such as flour - EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE)
do NOT extinguish with water as it causes wax to spread or splash
Soy wax has a lower melt point and so burns slightly cooler than paraffin wax.
đ´ If you suffer from a wax burn, treat like a normal burn. Some tips:
run the burned area under cool (NOT cold) water for ~20 minutes
do not apply ice directly to skin
use an antibacterial ointment
see a medical professional
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