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Safety

Candle safety

WICOVA reminders and Vision guidance are aids. They never replace the safety instructions printed on the product or the judgement of the person in the room.

  • Never leave a burning candle unattendedPut it out before you leave the room or go to sleep.
  • Keep it within sight and out of reachAway from children, pets, curtains and anything that can catch fire.
  • Trim the wick to about 5mm before each burnA shorter wick gives a steadier flame and less soot. Trim only when the wax is fully set.
  • Burn for no more than four hours at a timeLet the melt pool reach the edge on the first burn, then rest the candle between sessions.
  • Keep away from draftsMoving air makes the flame flicker, smoke and burn unevenly.
  • Stop when about 1cm of wax remainsBurning to the bottom can overheat the vessel and the surface beneath it.
  • Place on a stable, heat-resistant surfaceAnd keep lit candles at least 10cm apart.

Always follow the specific instructions supplied with your product. If a candle smokes heavily, flares or the vessel cracks, extinguish it and do not relight.