Candles add a warm ambiance to an intimate dinner, a festive decoration to a birthday cake, or a pleasant scent to your home. However, candles can be a serious fire hazard if left unattended or placed in unsafe areas. Follow these tips to enjoy candles safely:
Candle Safety Tips:
- Always Extinguish Flames: Blow out candles before leaving the house, going to bed, or leaving a room with children or pets present.
- Supervise Use: Never allow children to light candles in their bedrooms without supervision.
- Stay Sober: Avoid lighting candles when under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
- Use Stable Holders: Place candles in nonflammable, stable holders or hurricane glass holders to secure and shield the flame.
- Choose Safe Locations: Set candles on stable surfaces, away from edges, where they can’t be easily knocked over or reached by children or pets.
- Avoid Flammable Materials: Keep candles away from curtains, bedding, towels, carpets, and other flammable items.
- Dispose Properly: Do not extinguish a candle by throwing it in the trash. Blow out the flame and wet the wick before discarding it.
- Holiday Safety: Never place candles on a Christmas tree or evergreens, as they could ignite branches or needles.
Keep Fire Hazards Away From Kids:
Matches and lighters are common fire hazards and should be stored in cabinets out of children’s reach. Teach children that candles, matches, and lighters are not toys and should only be handled by a responsible adult.
Stay Safe and Informed
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