Candle and Melt Safety and Care
Candle Safety and Care
Follow these guidelines to maximize your fragrance experience while keeping your space safe.
Candle Safety Tips:
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Never Leave Unattended: Always keep a burning candle within sight. Never leave a burning candle unattended or in a room with sleeping children or pets.
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Placement: Place candles on a stable, heat-resistant surface. Keep them away from flammable materials, drafts, and vents.
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Trim the Wick: Trim the candlewick to 1/4 inch before each use to prevent excessive smoke and soot. This ensures a clean, even burn.
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Burn in a Draft-Free Area: Drafts can cause uneven burning, dripping, or the candle going out. Avoid burning candles near open windows or fans.
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Use Candle Holders: Use appropriate candle holders designed for the size of the candle. This prevents any wax from dripping onto surfaces.
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Follow Instructions: Read and follow the manufacturer's instructions provided on the candle label.
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Keep Candles Clean: Dust and debris can affect the burn quality. Keep your candles clean by gently wiping them with a soft cloth.
Safe Wax Melts Use:
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Use a Wax Warmer: Always use wax melts with an approved wax warmer or melt warmer designed for the purpose.
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Don't Add Water: Never add water to the wax melt tray or the warmer bowl.
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Monitor Heat: Avoid overheating the wax melt. Use the lowest heat setting necessary to release the fragrance.
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Clean Regularly: Clean the wax warmer regularly to remove any residual wax before adding new melts.
Safe Match Usage:
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Strike on the Contatiner: Always strike the match on the provided vessel or a dedicated match striker.
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Keep Away from Children: Store matches out of reach of children and pets.
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Dispose Properly: Ensure matches are completely extinguished before disposing of them in a non-combustible container.
General Candle Care:
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First Burn: Allow your candle to burn for 2-4 hours. This prevents tunneling and ensures an even burn throughout the candle's life. You may see a bit of wax hangup on the sides. This is normal and the wax on the sides will melt with the candle.
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Extinguish Safely: Use a snuffer or gently blow out the candle to extinguish it. Avoid blowing candles out forcefully to prevent hot wax splatter.
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Storing Candles: Store candles in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve their quality. Keep the lid on if you can.
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Emergency Procedures: In case of a candle fire, use a candle snuffer or a lid to suffocate the flame. Never use water to extinguish a candle fire.