- Trim the wick down to a maximum of 1/4 of an inch after each burn. This stops the flame smoking and gives a much longer life to the candle. If the candle does give off sooty smoke, extinguish it and trim the wick before lighting it again.
- Do not let candles burn in a draught or close to a heat source as this will cause the flame to smoke and burn unevenly.
- Place candles on steady surfaces that will not burn & will not be damaged by slight heat (from the glass), and keep them away from flammable materials such as curtains.
- Use a proper candle lighter and extinguisher to light and put out your candles where possible.
- Each time the candle is extinguished, remove the charred pieces of wick, remains of matches and other impurities, from the melted wax round the wick.
- When you light your candle, make sure it is allowed to burn out to the edge of the glass before extinguishing it. If it only burns for a short while, it will be spoiled by burning downwards and not outwards.
- Always place candles on a level surface, spaced apart, (especially with multiple wick candles) thus preventing uneven burning.
- Never ever leave a candle burning unattended, you just can’t ever be too sure with an exposed flame.
- Never leave lit candles alone with children.
- The wax used for our candles are intended to give the best results at room temperature.
- Make sure you completely remove any water on the surface of the candle before lighting, as a few drops of water causes the flame to spark and crackle.
