1. Trim the wick of any candle— canister candle, pillar,
taper, tealight or votive—to one-quarter inch every
time you light the candle. This will ensure clean, smoke-free
burning. Be sure to remove any wick debris that has fallen
into the candle.
2. If in the unlikely event that your candle is smoking, and
you've already trimmed the wick to one-quarter inch, extinguish
the candle immediately. Pinch or trim the wick just a bit
more and the smoking will stop.
3. Candles need oxygen. If you burn a candle in a small, confined
area it will smoke. So consider the size of the room when
you arrange your candles.
4. The most effective way to extinguish the flame of a candle
is to use a candle snuffer. The snuffer helps prevent the
wax from spraying, and keeps the wick centered as well.
5. If you don't have a candle snuffer, we recommend blowing
your finger, held close to the flame. In this way the air
flows around your finger and the flame to gently extinguish
it without disturbing the pool of hot wax that can gather
at the base of the wick.
6. To guard your candles against fading, avoid placing them
in direct sunlight.
7. Store your candles in a dry, cool, dark place.
8. Never leave a burning candle unattended.
9. Keep candles out of reach of children and pets.
10. Always place your candles on sturdy non-flammable holders,
in sizes appropriate for the candles. This will not only beautify
your candle, it will also prevent candle color and fragrance
oil from harming surface it is placed upon.
11. Always light candles in draft-free areas, to prevent dripping
and smoking. If a draft cannot be avoided, turn the candle
180 degrees every hour.
12. Never burn a candle completely. Dispose of it when it
burns to within one inch of the base or holder.
13. Remember to remove the labels on your candles before you
light them.
14. Avoid placing a candle adjacent to a wall or window as
soot may form.
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