CITRONELLA CANDLES
Waxwork candles are entirely safe products when used correctly.
Below are some tips on citronella candle safety to prevent any mishaps:
- Keep out of reach of children and pets.
- For OUTDOOR use only.
- Not for consumption.
- Remove all packaging before burning.
- To avoid damage, place and burn candles on a heat resistant and level surface.
- Do not burn on or near any material or surface which is flammable, heat sensitive or is a porous surface, otherwise the flame or hot wax may cause damage.
- Do not burn near or under electrical appliances or flammable objects.
- Do not move or pick-up hot candles whilst burning.
- Discontinue use when wax reaches 1cm from the base.
- Never leave burning items unattended or unsupervised at any time.
- If using a glass jar candle, do not allow the flame to come close to or touch the glass container.
- Extinguish candle by blowing gently (remain a safe distance).
- Do not use liquids to extinguish the candle.
- To reduce excessive flame, trim wick after 2 hours of burning. Extinguish, allow to cool, then trim wick to approximately 6mm and relight.
- Store in a cool dry place and on a non-porous surface to prevent possible colour staining.
BURN TIMES
Burn times are indicative and may vary due to various external conditions. Factors which can impact all candle burn times are:
- Temperature of the environment – Warmer climates raise the wax temperature, meaning the candle will melt and burn at a faster rate.
- Oxygen levels in the air – Small, enclosed areas with a large number of guests exhaling carbon dioxide can affect the flame and burn times.
- Air movement and draughts – Wind and draughts will cause the flame to burn larger and quicker.
- Wick length – Longer wicks burn more rapidly which causes the candle to burn faster.