What You Need to Know About Candle Safety and Care

Getting ready to light your favorite candle? Here are some top tips to ensure you get the most out of your cozy, homey moment.

• Before burning, always trim the wick to ¼ inch using a wick trimmer, nail clippers, or scissors. This will ensure an even burn while avoiding dripping or flaring.
• Once the wick is trimmed, keep the wax pool free of trimmings, matches, or debris for your safety.
• Finally, ensure you use a heat-resistant and sturdy candleholder large enough to contain any drips of melted wax.

Lighting a candle is a simple yet cozy way to add warmth and ambiance to your home! Whether you're winding down after a long day or having an intimate get-together with friends, candles can help set the mood. For safety reasons, it's essential to follow these tips when burning candles:

• Avoid drafts, vents, or air currents; make sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions on burn time and proper use.
• Use long matches or a long-reach lighter; and keep hair and lose clothing away from the flame. 
• Do not light near curtains, plants, flammable items, hair, pets, kids - literally open space and enough room to thrive. 
• Never leave a candle unattended
• Finally, don’t let candles burn all the way down - 1/2 inch in container candles and 2 inches in pillar candles is plenty!

Candles are a great way to cozy up any home and create a calming atmosphere. Whether you just want to set the mood for dinner or light up a few candles when snuggling on the couch, it’s important to remember that you should never use water to put out a candle – this can cause hot wax to splatter and break delicate glass holders!

Instead, make sure you always have a candle snuffer nearby so you can safely extinguish the flame whenever necessary. After using your candle, wait until it has completely cooled down before touching or moving it. If there is wax residue left in the holder, never use a knife or sharp object to remove it as this may scratch the surface or weaken the glass container.

With these easy tips, you’ll be able to enjoy your candles safely and keep them burning for many cozy nights ahead! Visit the shop and grab some candles by following this link: Cosmic Green Candles.