Candle Safety in Vero Beach, FL Properties

4/4/2022 (Permalink)

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According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) candles cause 2% of reported home fires, 3% of home fire deaths, 6% of home fire injuries, and 4% of the direct property damage in home fires. Below are some tips from the National Candle Association on how to safely burn a candle in your Vero Beach, FLproperty.

Before Lighting

• Trim the wick to ¼ inch.
• Keep the wax pool clear of wick trimmings, matches, and debris at all times.
• Place on a candleholder specifically designed for candle use. 

While Burning:

• Never leave a candle unattended.
• Keep burning candles away from furniture, drapes, bedding, carpets, books, paper, flammable decorations, etc.
• Keep candles out of the reach of children and pets.
• Never touch or move a candle while it is burning or while the wax is liquefied.
• Discontinue burning a candle when 1/2 inch remains in the container or 2 inches if using a pillar candle.
• Place burning candles at least three inches apart from one another.
• Extinguish a candle if the flame becomes too high or flickers repeatedly.
• Never use a candle as a night light or while you sleep.

When Extinguishing a Candle: 

• Use a candle snuffer to extinguish a candle.
• Never use water to extinguish a candle.
• Make sure the candle is completely out and the wick ember is no longer glowing before leaving the room.
• Don’t touch or move the candle until it has completely cooled.
• Never use a knife or sharp object to remove wax drippings from a glass holder.

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