Candle Safety Throughout Tihar

The Three Basics of Candle Safety:

1. Never leave a burning candle unattended.
2. Never burn a candle on or near anything that might catch fire.
3. Keep candles out of the reach of children and pets.

The Proper Way to Burn a Candle

Before lighting

• Trim the wick to 1/8 inch each time before burning. The safest way to do this is with a wick trimmer. Long or crooked wicks can cause uneven burning, dripping or flaring.
• Always use a candleholder specifically designed for candle use.
• Burn candles in a well-ventilated room.
• Place the candleholder on a stable, heat-resistant surface.
• Keep the wax pool clear of wick trimmings, matches and debris at all times.
• Avoid drafts, vents or air currents from Air Conditioning units. This will help prevent rapid or uneven burning, sooting, and excessive dripping.
• Follow Candle’s recommendations on burn time and proper use. 

While burning

• Never touch or move a burning candle. Never move a votive or jar candle when the wax is liquefied.
• Don't burn a candle all the way down. For a margin of safety, discontinue burning a candle when 1/2 inch of wax remains.
• Extinguish a candle if the flame becomes too high or flickers repeatedly. Let the candle cool, trim the wick, and check for unwanted drafts before re-lighting.
• Always keep the candle within your sight. If you are going to leave the room, be sure to extinguish all candles.

When extinguishing

• Use a candle snuffer to extinguish a candle. It's the safest way to prevent hot wax from splattering.
• Never use water to extinguish a candle. Water can cause the hot wax to splatter and might break a glass container.
• Make sure the candle is completely out and the wick ember is no longer glowing before leaving the room.
• Don't touch or move the candle until it has completely cooled.

We would like to wish everyone a very happy and safe Tihar!