Candle Safety Rules



  • Never leave a burning candle unattended.

  • Do not burn near flammable objects such as curtains, lampshades, or blankets.

  • Burn only on heat resistant surfaces - they can become hot enough to damage furniture.

  • Do not move a burning candle, or place in a draft
  • Keep candle free of foreign material - matches, wick clippings

  • Keep wick trimmed to 1/4 inch (about the thickness of a pencil) to avoid excessive smoking

  • Do not burn if container is cracked

  • Discontinue burning when less than 1/2 inch of wax remains.

  • National Candle Association