Candle Safety

The image to the right is an example of the label that is stuck to the bottom of each candle. As you can see it contains some common sense things about what not to do with your candle. Basically, candle wicks are on fire, that melts the wax and our candle jars are made of glass. This means that a burning candle can set fire to other things that are near it, the jar gets hot and so does the wax. By following the simple rules on the label you should be able to burn your candle safely. Here are some rules to keep you safe:

1. Always trim the wick before use.
2. Do not place the candle near anything flammable.
3. Do not place the candle on a surface that can be damaged by heat.
4. Do not burn the candle for more than 4 hours at a time.
5. Extinguish and discard the candle when less than 2 cm of wax remains in the jar.
6. Do not light the candle if the glass appears damaged.
7. Do not leave the candle burning unattended, including while you are sleeping. 
8. Do not move the candle whilst it is burning, the wax inside the jar is liquid, or the jar is still hot.
9. Do not add anything to the candle.
10. Keep away from children and pets.
11. Hand sanitizer is also flammable, do not use hand sanitizer around a burning candle.

The image to the right is an example of the label that is stuck to the bottom of each reed diffuser. As you can see it contains some common sense things about what not to do with your reed diffuser.  Your diffuser contains oils that can cause irratation if they get on your skin or can damage some surfaces.  Keeping your diffuser in a safe place, out of direct sunlight where it wont get knocked over is the safest way.  

Here are some tips to help you out:

1. Do not ingest oils. 
2. Use caution when filling your bottles with oil or flipping your reeds as oils can damage some surfaces. 
3. Do not light reeds. 
4. Be careful not to tip over the diffuser. 
5. Keep out of reach from children and pets.

The image to the right is an example of the label that is stuck to each room spray.  As you can see it contains some common sense things about what not to do with your room spray.  Basically, your spray contains fragrance and a room spray base, both of which can cause irritation if they get on your skin, or you inhale too much of them.  

Here are some tips to help you out:

1. Not intended for use as a body spray.
2. Spray away from eyes and face
3. Patch test a small area first as may damage some surfaces
4. Avoid contact with polished wood or hard surfaces
5. Not for consumption
6. If irritation occurs discontinue use
7. Spray away from children and pets
8. Flammable, keep away from heat

• Use with a device (melt warmer/burner) designed for wax melts, & never add water. Check your device for cracks or chips before using, to avoid a fire hazard.
• Remove the wax melt from packaging & place in the well of your device, free of dust & foreign materials. Use a suitable amount of wax – do not overfill. Use a stable heat resistant surface when burning all candles & wax melts.
• Keep lit candles away from drafts & flammable materials, & never burn unattended or while sleeping.
• Use for up to 3 hours at a time. You can re-use the wax melt until the scent fades – after this please allow wax to cool & solidify before disposing of the solid wax in the household waste.
• Do not attempt to move melted wax – only move or dispose of wax when solid.
• Keep candles & melted wax away from children & pets.
•  People with allergies, or perfume sensitivity should be cautious when using wax melts & scented candles. As lovely as wax melts smell, they are not for consumption so please do not leave anywhere they could be mistaken for food!