CANDLE SAFETY TIPS
• Always keep a burning candle within sight. Extinguish all candles when leaving a room or before going to sleep.
• Never burn a candle on or near anything that can catch fire. Keep burning candles away from furniture, drapes, bedding, carpets, books, paper, flammable decorations, etc.
• Keep candles out of the reach of children and pets. Do not place lighted candles where they can be knocked over by children, pets or anyone else.
• Trim candle wicks to 1/4 inch each time before burning. Long or crooked wicks cause uneven burning and dripping.
• Always use a candle holder specifically designed for candle use. The holder should be heat resistant, sturdy and large enough to contain any drips or melted wax. Be sure the candle holder is placed on a stable, heat-resistant surface.
• Keep burning candles away from drafts, vents and air currents. This will help prevent prevent rapid, uneven burning, smoking and excessive dripping. Drafts can also blow lightweight curtains or papers into the flame where they could catch fire. Ceiling fans can cause drafts.
• Keep the wax pool free of wick trimmings, matches and debris at all times.
• Do not burn a candle for longer than a couple hours without extinguishing, trim wick and check safety before relighting.
• Always burn candles in a well-ventilated room.
• Extinguish the flame if it comes too close to the holder or container. For a margin of safety, discontinue burning a candle when 2 inches of wax remains.
• Never touch or move a candle when the wax is lit.
• Candles should be placed at least three inches apart from one another. This is to be sure they don't melt one another, or create their own drafts that will cause the candles to burn improperly.
• One of the safest ways to extinguish a candle is to use a candle snuffer, which helps prevent hot wax from splattering.
• Never use a candle as light when you go into a closet to look for things.
• Never use a candle for light when fueling equipment such as a lantern or kerosene heater. Install a smoke detector in every room where candles are burned.