Candles are very beautiful and they no doubt give an elegant and charming touch to the surrounding. Their attractive range of colors and fragrance are capable of captivating anyone's soul. Still the same candles, if left unattended, can be the cause of serious accidents.
Following some simple rules can, on one hand prevent any serious damage while let you take the full measure of their beauty and dcor on the other. A few of the significant points have been enlisted:-
Pre Lighting Requisites
Candle holders are the most vital requirements of candles. So try some sturdy, heat defiant and big enough to avoid dripping down.
Candles should be positioned in well ventilated rooms. Places with drapes and curtains with open windows should be avoided.
Candles should be kept suitably out of reach of children and the pet animals, so that they do not knock them down.
While Burning
A burning candle should in no case be left unattended. It should always be within sight.
No attempt should be made for moving or touching a burning candle. Liquefied wax can cause harm.
A candle should not be burned completely. Some safety margin should be left before discontinuing burning.
It's better to extinguish a candle if it flickers too much or even if the flames go higher than usual.
Candle toppers should be used to avoid smoke and limit the flame of the candle to a particular direction.
While Putting Them Out
A safer way of extinguishing the candle is to use a candle snuffer. It checks splattering as well.
Water should not be used for the purpose as it can break the glass container, if any and cause splashing of hot wax also.
Ensure before leaving the room that the candle has been completely put off.
Avoid touching or moving the candle until the candle gets absolutely cooled.
The wicks with a size less than an inch should not be reused and be thrown after extinguishing.
Candles, apart from their multiple employments may be a cause of severe residential fires arising out of the careless attitude of the users. Burning candles does not need much effort, so take care of a few things and enjoy full safety.