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Don’t burn near combustibles. |
Keep out of the reach of children and pets. |
Do not burn unattended. |
Candles are inherently safe products, but unless they are used safely and watched carefully, they can lead to an accidental fire. A 2004 USFA study concluded that candles were responsible for an estimated 23,600 residential structure fires each year and caused 1,525 civilian injuries, 165 fatalities, and $390 million in direct property loss. The bulk of candle-fire incidents are due to consumer inattention to basic fire safety or to the misuse of candles.
The National Fire Protection Association urges all to be careful when burning candles, and to following these rules for burning candles safely.
Never leave a burning candle unattended. Extinguish candles when you leave a room or go to sleep.
Keep candles at least a foot away from anything that can burn, including drapes, bedding, carpets, indoor plants.
Be careful not to splatter wax when extinguishing. Use a WickDip or snuffer to properly extinguish your candles.
Keep candles out of the reach of children and pets.
Trim and maintain soytive.com's soy candle wicks to 1/8". Long or crooked wicks cause uneven burning and dripping.
Use sturdy, safe candleholders.
Keep the wax pool free of wick trimmings, matches and debris at all times.
Although you should always burn candles in well-ventilated rooms, keep them away from drafts and air currents. This will Drafts can blow curtains or debris into the flame where they could catch fire.
Don't burn a candle all the way down. Extinguish the flame if it comes too close to the holder or container. For a margin of safety, discontinue burning a candle when 2 inches of wax remains or ½ inch if in a container.
Never touch a burning candle or move a votive or container candle when the wax is liquid.
Place burning candles at least three inches apart from one another. This is to make sure they don't melt one another, or create their own drafts that will cause the candles to burn improperly.
Never use a candle as a night light. Use a flashlight - not a candle - for emergency lighting.
