at honey & me, we always do everything we can to ensure our products are safe, but it’s important that our customers also follow safety steps to ensure they use our products safely
please check the labels - as well as giving you important safety guidance, our labels and packaging also detail important ingredient information about our products
always be mindful of your safety and the safety of those around you when burning candles
below are some key safety rules to follow when burning candles:
•never leave a candle burning unattended
•keep candles out of reach of children and pets
•remove all packaging before using your candle
•do not burn candles on or near anything that can catch fire
•keep candles away from flammable materials, sources of heat, overhanging objects and polished surfaces
•place candles in an upright position on a secure, heat resistant surface
•be aware, candle containers may become hot during use
•do not touch or move a burning candle once lit
•do not move the candle holder/container once wax is liquid, allow for wax to completely cool and harden
•do not place candles in a draft
•extinguish a candle immediately if it smokes, flickers repeatedly or the flame becomes too high
•extinguish the candle with a snuffer, taking care not to damage the wick
•always snuff out the flame, do not blow out
•keep the wax pool clear of matches and other debris to avoid flaring
•if the flame contacts the side of the container, never allow the candle to remain burning
•always leave at least 20cm between burning candles
•never allow a candle to burn for longer than 4 hours
•never use a candle if there is damage to the container
•you must remove the burnt wood off your wick in between burns; simply just pinch the black wood with two fingers, lightly wiggle, and snap off what is easily removed
•do not allow the candle to burn down completely
•stop using candle completely when approximately 10mm of wax remains
note: not all scented candles reach a full melt pool on first, second or third burns; as the flame burns down the candle, any wax that remains on the sides is gently melted, ensuring each candle creates a great scent
additional tips:
•when lighting for the first time, always allow the candle to burn for 3 to 4 hours, this will allow wax to pool evenly for the duration of its burn time
•when relighting the wood wick, use a match or extended lighter and tilt 45 degrees to ensure all the wood is touching the flame
•never allow a candle to burn for more for 4 hours at a time
•once extinguished, leave the candle for at least 2 hours before moving or relighting
