Candle safety information – NEXT Help Centre

CANDLE SAFETY INFORMATION.

Never leave a burning candle unattended.
Burn candles out of reach of children and pets.
Always leave at least 10cm between burning candles.
Do not burn candle on or near anything that can catch fire.
Place candles in an upright position.
Keep away from sources of heat and position out of direct sunlight.
Never use liquid to extinguish candles and do not blow candles out, extinguish with a suitable snuffer.
Never move a burning candle.
Do not move candles in a draught.
Keep the wax pool clear of matches and other debris to avoid flaring or formation of secondary wicks.

Please also see additional safety information for different types of candles given below

In addition to the general safety information above;

Place candle in a suitable holder.
Do not burn for more than 4 hours at a time. Allow to cool and check wick position.
Do not allow candles to burn to completion, ensure that there is at least 2cm of wax left after burning.

In addition to the general safety information above;

Place candle in a suitable holder.
Do not burn tea lights in a cluster as this could cause overheating and may lead to tea lights flaring.
If tea lights overheat extinguish with a damp cloth, do not extinguish with water.
Only use tea lights in holders and warming stoves with sufficient ventilation.

In addition to the general safety information above;

Place candle in a suitable holder.
Do not burn tea lights in a cluster as this could cause overheating and may lead to tea lights flaring.
If tea lights overheat extinguish with a damp cloth, do not extinguish with water.
Fragranced tea lights are not suitable for use in warming stoves or oil burners.
Only use in tea light holders with sufficient ventilation.

In addition to the general safety information above;

Place candle in a suitable holder.
Do not allow candles to burn to completion, ensure that there is at least 2cm of wax left.

In addition to the general safety information above;

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