Fall is right around the corner, and the use of candles increases during this time of the year. Be safe and get the most use out of your candles by following these valuable tips:
· Never leave a burning candle unattended. Make sure the candle is completely extinguished and the wick ember is no longer glowing before leaving a room or going to sleep.
· Always keep wicks trimmed to a quarter inch while burning. If the wick exceeds a quarter inch, extinguish the flame, trim the wick, remove the trimmings and relight.
· Keep wax pool free of wick trimmings or other foreign matter that might present a fire hazard.
· Always burn candles on a protected, heat-resistant surface securely placed in an appropriate holder.
· Always burn candles well away from drafts, other heat sources, anything flammable and out of reach of children and pets.
· Always extinguish candles by either using a candlesnuffer or by blowing them out gently so as not to splatter hot liquid wax. One trick is to put your finger in front of flame and blow directly on your finger, causing the air to go around your finger and extinguish the flame from both sides. Do not use water! On jars, do not replace glass lid while candle is burning as this might crack from the heat.
· Do not burn your candle all the way down. Extinguish the flame when it comes close to the end. For a margin of safety, about two inches for a pillar or taper (also two inches from a decoration) and about one half inch for a container.
· Place burning candles at least three inches apart from one another. This is to make sure that they don’t melt one another or create their own drafts that will cause the candles to burn improperly.
· Votive holders will clean more easily afterward if you add just a few drops of water to the glass prior to inserting the candle and lighting. However, do not add more then a few drops and only if you plan on burning the candle right away since the wick can absorb moisture and then will not burn properly. To remove wax that is left in the bottom of the votive holder, place in the freezer for 20 minutes and then turn over the holder. The wax should come right out!
And of course, always follow the candle manufacturers’ instructions included.
Candleman is located in the Gateway Village shopping center at Newhall Ranch Road and Rye Canyon at 28269 Newhall Ranch Road. For more information, please call 661-257-9420 or visit www.candlemanvalencia.com .