Candle Safety: How to Burn Your Candles Safely at Home

A candle brings warmth and calm — and a few simple habits keep it that way. Burning candles safely is easy once you know the essentials. Here is everything you need to enjoy your candles with complete peace of mind.

Never leave a burning candle unattended

It sounds obvious, but it is the most important rule. Always extinguish your candle before leaving the room or going to sleep.

Keep it clear and stable

Place your candle on a stable, heat-resistant surface, away from anything that can catch — curtains, books, paper — and out of reach of children and pets. Keep burning candles at least 10 cm apart.

Trim the wick before every burn

A wick trimmed to about 5 mm gives a calm, steady flame with less soot. A long or crooked wick burns hot and unevenly.

Mind draughts

Keep your candle away from open windows, fans, and vents. Moving air makes the flame flicker, which is both unsafe and wasteful.

Know when to stop

Stop burning when about 1 cm of wax remains at the bottom. Burning to the very end can overheat the vessel. Let the wax cool fully before moving or relighting.

Cared for safely, a good candle is pure pleasure. Explore our hand-poured coconut soy candles and enjoy them with confidence.