Candles have become one of the top five gift items people love to give and to get; and with good reason: They are beautiful to look at, lift your spirits when lit, give off incredible fragrance, are great for guys and gals of all ages and admit it, they sure come in handy when the lights go out!

With over 2-billion sold annually, candles are quickly becoming routine in 7 out of 10 US households. With popularity on the rise, so should be...the regard that a lit candle is fire.

Please make these safety factors routine while enjoying your scented jar candles!

1. Always keep a burning candle within sight. Extinguish them when leaving the room and before falling asleep. Make sure the wick is not glowing. Consider putting them in an open place where it’s easy for you to see them and remember to put them out.

2. Trim candle wicks to 1/4 inch each time before burning. The long wicks may create too much heat on the area of glass without the protection of wax, potentially causing the glass to shatter.

3. Use a wick dipper to extinguish the flame, rather than blowing it out or smothering it with the lid. With the wick dipper, the wick is pushed into the liquefied wax pool and immediately lifted and straighten. This will not only extinguish the flame but also the potential glowing ember.

4. Burn candles in a draft-free area. Drafts can cause the candle to burn too fast, unevenly and improperly. Keep away from an open window, fans, heat and air conditioning registers, vents and high traffic areas. Also be aware that the same draft that is messing with your flame, just may blow flammables nearer. Watch those stacks of papers and curtains.

5. Always use a candleholder specifically designed for candle use and appropriate for the size and type of candle being burned. Place the candleholder on a stable and level surface.

6. Keep the wax free of debris. Wick trimmings, matches and dust are flammable.

7. Burn candles away from anything that could possibly catch fire. Furniture, curtains, bedding, carpet, books, shelving, paper, etc are all flammable.

8. Always allow a candle to cool before you touch or handle it. The jar gets too hot and may burn. And never pick up a candle by the lid as it could pop off and break the glass.

9. Candles must be kept out of reach of children and pets. The flame is enchanting to them too.

10. Extinguish the flame if any of the following occur: If the flame comes too close to the jar or holder, if it smokes, flickers wildly or becomes too high. The candle isn’t burning properly. Let it cool, trim the wick and then check for drafts before relighting.

11. Discontinue burning when 1/2 inch of wax remains at the bottom of the jar. Burning the candle below 1/2 inch can cause excessive heat on the glass, potentially causing the glass to shatter.

12. Place candles at least three inches apart from each another. This is so they can’t melt one another or collectively create their own drafts that cause improper burning.

13. Remove decorative accents before lighting candles, even around the jar itself.

A great many pleasures come with safety concerns. If you are enlightened and handle them responsibly, candles are a joy to behold and you can safely transform, not only your mood but your home as well. Go on, enjoy the incredible fragrance of a quality candle!

Above and Beyond Safety features of the Gold Canyon Candle
Cool burning wax that will not burn the skin.
Safety wicks will self extinguish when ½ inch wax remains at the bottom of the jar to prevent excessive heat on the glass. (GC adds ½ inch of wax to make up for this awesome safety feature).

Get Lit For The Smell of It !!
Susan Brown is an independent demonstrator for Gold Canyon Candles~Body~Home.
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