Citronella Candles

Waxwork candles are entirely safe products when used correctly.

Below are some tips on citronella candle safety to prevent any mishaps:

Keep out of reach of children and pets.
For OUTDOOR use only.
Not for consumption.
Remove all packaging before burning.
To avoid damage, place and burn candles on a heat resistant and level surface.
Do not burn on or near any material or surface which is flammable, heat sensitive or is a porous surface, otherwise the flame or hot wax may cause damage.
Do not burn near or under electrical appliances or flammable objects.
Do not move or pick-up hot candles whilst burning.
Discontinue use when wax reaches 1cm from the base.
Never leave burning items unattended or unsupervised at any time.
If using a glass jar candle, do not allow the flame to come close to or touch the glass container.
Extinguish candle by blowing gently (remain a safe distance).
Do not use liquids to extinguish the candle.
To reduce excessive flame, trim wick after 2 hours of burning. Extinguish, allow to cool, then trim wick to approximately 6mm and relight.
Store in a cool dry place and on a non-porous surface to prevent possible colour staining.

Burn Times

Burn times are indicative and may vary due to various external conditions. Factors which can impact all candle burn times are:

Temperature of the environment – Warmer climates raise the wax temperature, meaning the candle will melt and burn at a faster rate.
Oxygen levels in the air – Small, enclosed areas with a large number of guests exhaling carbon dioxide can affect the flame and burn times.
Air movement and draughts – Wind and draughts will cause the flame to burn larger and quicker.
Wick length – Longer wicks burn more rapidly which causes the candle to burn faster.