The Ecological Candle Co. - Soy Wax Burning Tips and Candle Safety

Burning Tips and Candle Safety

Before lighting, always inspect candle for debris. If there is any debris within the candle, remove prior to lighting.
Always trim the wick between 1/8 to 1/4 inch prior to lighting. The wick should never exceed 1/4 inch.
Keep wick centered to prevent flame from touching container.
If candle is smoking, carefully extinguish the flame by using a candle snuffer. Trim the wick and relight. Check to ensure candle is away from drafts, ceiling fans and vents.
Always keep candles away from pets, children and anything flammable. Always burn candles within sight.
To prevent the candle from tunneling down the center, candles should burn for 1 hour per inch of container diameter. For example, a 2 inch diameter candle should burn for 2 hours.
Never leave burning candle unattended.
Never leave candles burning for greater than 4 hours at a time.
Always burn candles on appropriate, heat resistant surface.
If candle container is cracked or broken, discard. Do not burn candle in a broken or unusable container.
Candle containers, candle flames and liquid wax are hot. Never touch a container or wax after the candle has been lit.
Never extinguish candle by blowing out the flame. This could splatter hot wax or wick embers. Always use candle snuffer or wick dipper to extinguish flame.
Discontinue use of candle when only 1/2 inch of wax remains in the container.
Please see the National Candle Association's website for futher candle safety tips: http://www.candles.org/safety_rules.html