Candle Care
Wax Declaration
At Lower Lodge we take great care in producing candles of the finest quality and can confirm that our wax is not hazardous to your health and it does not pose any adverse effects to the environment.
The wax used to make our candles does not intentionally contain any of the following substances: Benzene, Toluene, Styrene, Xylene, Formaldehyde.
A well-made candle of high quality will create virtually no smoke when burning properly. However, if the wick becomes too long or an air current disturbs the flame, small amounts of unburned carbon particles (soot) will escape as a visible wisp of smoke. This soot is not harmful. Any candle will soot if the flame is disturbed.
Lighting
- Always burn candles in a well ventilated draught free area.
- Always use candles on a heat resistant surface, away from flammable materials.
- Be aware that the glass container may become hot.
- Burn well out of reach of children and pets.
- Always allow ample headroom for the heat from the flame.
- Never leave a burning candle unattended.Never move or tip your candle once lit.
- Never move or tip your candle once lit.
Trimming
- Ensure the wick is centralised and straight at all times.
- Keep wick trimmed to approximately 5mm to avoid smoking.
- Keep the wax pool free from wick trimmings, matches and debris.
- If the candle smokes, the flame becomes too high or flickers excessively,extinguish it, then trim the wick and check for draughts before lighting again.
Extinguishing
- Never burn for more than 4 hours at a time.
- Extinguish the candle if flame becomes too close to the container.
- Never allow a candle to burn all the way down.
- Take care to blow gently when extinguishing your candle, or use a candle snuffer.
- Always allow wax to harden before moving.
- Store candles in a cool and dry environment.
- Ensure your candle is not placed in direct sunlight.