Candle, Wax melts & diffusers Safety & Care.

CANDLE SAFETY & CARE

SAFETY

Taken from https://www.fireservice.co.uk/safety/candles/

  • Always put candles on a heat-resistant surface. Be especially careful with night lights and tea lights, which get hot enough to melt plastic. TVs are not fire-resistant objects.
  • Put them in a proper holder. Candles need to be held firmly upright by the holder, so they won’t fall over. The holder needs to be stable too, so it won’t fall over either.
  • Position them away from curtains. Don’t put candles near curtains or other fabrics – or furniture. And keep them out of draughts.
  • Don’t put them under shelves. It’s easy to forget that there’s a lot of heat above a burning candle. If you put it under a shelf or other surface, then it can burn the surface. Make sure there’s at least three feet (one metre) between a candle and any surface above it.
  • Keep clothes and hair away. If there’s any chance you could lean across a candle and forget it’s there, put it somewhere else. You don’t want to set fire to your clothes or your hair.
  • Keep children and pets away. Candles should be out of reach of children and pets.
  • Keep candles apart. Leave at least four inches (10cm) between two burning candles.
  • Take care with votive or scented candles. These kinds of candles turn to liquid to release their fragrance, so put them in a glass or metal holder.
  • Don’t move them when they’re burning. Extinguish candles before moving them. Also, don’t let anything fall into the hot wax like match sticks.
  • Don’t leave them burning. Extinguish candles before you leave a room. Never go to sleep with a candle still burning. And never leave a burning candle or oil burner in a child’s bedroom
  • Use a snuffer or a spoon to put them out. It’s safer than blowing them, which can send sparks and hot wax flying.
  • Double check they’re out. Candles that have been put out can go on smouldering and start a fire. Make sure they’re completely out.

CARE

  • ALWAYS Trim your wick! I know I go on about this but when you get your brand-new candle, please check that the wick is trimmed. This goes for any candle. Candle wicks should be trimmed to around ¼ of an inch tall. Once you have extinguished etc (more about that later) and your candle has cooled, trim the wick again. This gives you the best burn and makes your lovely candle last longer.
  • So, what IS the best way to burn your precious candle? Trim that wick, light and allow to burn for FOUR hours only. Please pay attention to candle safety. Not in a draught, not too close to your wall, nowhere near curtains or nets or indeed anything that can drift into the path of your flame. REMEMBER this is a naked flame. So, after four hours, extinguish your candle (think about getting a snuffer but that’s not a must), carefully hook out any debris in the wax but if it’s too difficult leave it rather than getting hot wax on your skin, you can always dig it out the cooled wax with a skewer or something pointy later.
  • The optimum time between burns is a minimum of two hours.
  • If you can centre and straighten the wick ready for next time
  • Once it is properly cooled Trim that wick again then off you go. Yay you are a candle lighting expert now!
  • Don’t forget to try to extinguish your candle before the wax has completely been used in any vessel.
  • If you have a pillar candle (one made in mould and not in a container like a candle vessel/jar) and you find that it’s not burning the edges down equally then once you have put your candle out wait until the wax is cooling but still ever so slightly warm. You can the “hug” your candle. Be sure to have waited until the wax is solid though. Then gently pop your hands around the outside and “hug” the candle very gently pushing it ever so slightly inwards. If you’re having trouble getting what I mean drop me a line and I’ll talk you through it.

BE AWARE BEESWAX BURNS HOTTER THAN OTHER WAXES however all melted wax is hot. PLEASE BE CAREFUL.

 DIFFUSER SAFETY & CARE.

Firstly, the base I use for my diffusers is a non-hazardous base. Regardless of this a fragrance oil is still in the mixture and all scents like these including essential oils should be treated with care.

Position your diffuser out of the way from children and animals especially from animals like cats that like to climb. DO NOT place directly onto surfaces especially things like wooden surfaces as spillages may cause damage.

Some of my diffuser vessels come prefilled. Pop it in the sink while you remove the plug from the top. These have to be quite tight for transport. I use a tea towel laid over the top of the plug to allow me to get a better grip.

If you are using a refill, make sure your vessel is clean and dry. Stand your diffuser vessel in the sink to fill. Wipe away any liquid on the sides of the vessel straight away. Wash your hands carefully or wear gloves. Once filled and the cap is replaced (aka as a collar) continue in the same way as a prefilled vessel.

Now you just need to add your reeds. The reeds work by sucking up the liquid mix from the vessel to disperse the scent into the air. I use fibre reeds that are specially made to avoid the chance of the reeds clogging up.

I recommend starting with 6 reeds. However, there are some things that can affect the scent throw. There are many different types of reeds but as said previously I use fibre reeds. You can use the shorter fatter versions or the tall thinner ones or you can try a mix. Whatever you prefer. The biggest thing to bear in mind is the size of the room. If you have a large room (like a through lounge) a small diffuser with only a few reeds will be unlikely to give you a good scent throw.

When setting your reed diffuser up you should pop your reeds in and leave for a while. I find a minimum of 10 minutes works, then flip the reeds. Do this gently as you don’t want to flick your lovely scent all over yourself. You can pop a tissue around the reeds to do this or wear gloves but if you just flip them by hand please give your hands a good wash afterwards.

Now you’re all set up. Refresh your reeds every now and then by flipping them again to get the best scent throw. Usually about once a week but it is down to preference. Just be aware the more you flip the quicker the liquid is used but the less you flip the less scent will be dispersed.

Should you find your scent if too strong, remove a reed and see if that is more to your taste or if you need a stronger scent, pop more reeds in.

Once your liquid has been used you need to give your vessel and good wash and dry ready to refill and throw your reeds away. I sell refills with reeds to make it all easy to reuse your vessels.

PLEASE do not drink the liquid (just in case) and the documents required are held with the rest of my documentation.

Feel free to ask any questions you may have. Enjoy.

 WAX MELTS - USE, SAFETY & CARE

~ Wax melts are pieces of scented wax often embellished with glitter, mica and colours. They differ from candles as they don't have a wick and use a wax warmer to heat the wax to release the scent into the air.

Safety Tips for Using Wax Melts

  1. Safe Placement
  • Place the wax warmer on a flat, heat-resistant surface.
  • Keep it away from flammable materials (curtains, paper, etc.).
  • Position it out of reach of children and pets.
  1. Using the Warmer
  • Don’t Overfill: Use only the recommended amount of wax to avoid spills.
  • Avoid Overheating: Follow the warmer’s instructions and don’t leave it on for extended periods.
  • Never leave the warmer unattended while in use.
  • Turn it off before leaving the house or going to sleep. If using a warmer with a tealight, put out the tealight prior to leaving the room to make sure it is properly extinguished.
  • If using a warmer with a tealight only EVER use a single, unscented, four hour tealight.
  1. Handling Wax 
  • Hot Wax Caution: Don’t touch or move the warmer while the wax is melted to avoid burns.
  • Wax Disposal: Let the wax cool and harden before removing it. Dispose of hardened wax in the trash (never pour it down the drain).
  1. Know your melter
  • Is your melter a WAX melter or an OIL burner? Oil burners have their bowl further away from the heat source which means they don't warm up in the same way. Wax melters are smaller with a slightly shallower bowl and electric warmers don't use tealights. Some large brand warmers only use bulbs that heat to a certain temperature as they use paraffin melts which melts at a lower temperature. These tend to not be warm enough for other waxes, but you may be lucky. I cannot guarantee that they will work with my melts as I don't own one to test with.
  1. Avoid Fire Hazards
  • Do not place the warmer near flammable items.
  • Keep the warmer dry—don’t let water mix with melted wax.
  1. Storage and Maintenance
  • Store wax melts and tea lights in a cool, dry place.
  • Clean the warmer regularly to remove residue and prevent overheating.
  • Always inspect your warmer for cracks and issues. If there is a crack it could drip wax onto the bulb or tealight.

Any questions or if you have any opinions on my information, please feel free to contact me to discuss. Enjoy.