Richly Scented Candle Safety
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Remember the phrase, “When in doubt put it out” and take it seriously! Warnings on candles, especially those Richly Scented Candles you know and love, should be read carefully.
Everything from the size of the wick to how you cut the scented candle can influence how smoke and soot are produced, and how safe the Richly Scented Candle is. For instance, a wick should be cut to 1/4 length and be in the middle of the candle. The will lessen the amount of smoke and soot produced. Scented candle in particular tend to create a lot of smoke and soot, so it’s important to get this right.
Keeping the wick at 1/4 length will yield the best burn time. Sometimes the candle can burn crooked if the wick is bent to one side, but you can always use a small object to trim it if that happens.
Candle Storage Locations
Keep candles away from drafts or any wind/air source. When wind comes through a doorway, window, or AC, drafts can decrease the burn time of the candle and create additional smoke. This leads to uneven burning and can create a dirty inside of your house!
Do not place anything flammable, such as paper, matchboxes, napkins, too close to the candle. It’s not limited to those - really, anything flammable poses a risk.
Make sure there are no kids or animals anywhere near your Richly Scented Candle. The wax can cause burns and if the flame is still burning it could light clothing, furniture or anything else nearby on fire.
Safety For Different Types Of Candles
Pillar Candle Safety
Believe it or not, candles have their own memory, and the first time you use a pillar candle, you’ll need to establish a “memory burn.” For a quick rule of thumb, always burn a pillar candle using a 1:1 time:candle diameter ratio. So for a 3″ candle, burn it for 3 hours.
This is the best way to keep the wax self-contained with a pillar candle.
If a candle can’t develop an appropriate “memory burn,” you run into several problems: the center of the candle will burn far too quickly and dampen the scent, the wax will run over the edges and you may even generate too much smoke.
Other Scented Candles
Votive candles can burn for up to 15 hours when used correctly - but if you don’t follow the advice here, they might only last 30 minutes! Container candles, on the other hand, should leave little or no wax left when used properly and you can get a nice container when finished.
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