The National Candle Association says to properly put out a candle’s flame, hold your finger in front of the flame and blow at it. The air will flow around the finger and extinguish the candle from both sides, preventing hot wax from splattering. Other tips for candle keeping and use:
• Never leave a burning candle unattended.
• Keep lighted candles out of the reach of children and pets.
• Keep burning candles away from combustible materials such as curtains.
• Store candles in a cool, dark, dry place.
• Before using, light and extinguish the candles so they burn better.
• Avoid drafts to prevent rapid, uneven burning or excessive dripping.
• Keep wicks trimmed to one-half inch.
• To remove wax from fabrics, scrape off excess and run boiling water through the material.
• Remove wax from holders by running hot water over them.
• Candles refrigerated before use will burn more slowly and evenly.
• Extinguish candles when they get within 2 inches of the bottom.
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