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Alba Candles tips and Safety

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Candle Tips

It's a good idea to keep the wick trimmed every couple of hours for optimum burning, appearance, scent and lasting burning time. Our "up to xx hours burning time" are based on regular trimming. Extinguish the candle before trimming! For candles in tins, which form a completely melted pool, and candles in glasses, take care not to pull the wick away from the bottom.

Candle Safety

In September 2007, European Standards approved a set of safety symbols and / or standard warnings to be used on candles.
Below are the standard symbols, and the standard text for each symbol which may be on the label or accompanying leaflet.

Our candles carry the warnings which are now mandatory as symbols, and any useful or appropriate optional warning symbols.

Mandatory Safety Information

Warning Symbol Warning information given as text
 warning triangle General Warning Sign.
 not unattended Never leave a burning candle unattended.
 not near kids and pets Burn candle out of reach of children and pets.
 leave gap Always leave at least 10cm between burning candles.
 not near inflammables Do not burn candles on or near anything that can catch fire.

Optional Safety Information

Warning Symbol Warning information given as text
 not in draught Do not place candles in a draught.
 not near heat Do not place candles near a source of heat.
 keep upright Place candles in an upright position.
 trim wick Trim wick to about 1 cm before lighting.
 snuff out Always snuff out the candle. Do not blow it out.
 use holder Always use a candleholder.
 wax pool clear Keep the wax pool clear and clear of matches
and other debris to avoid flaring.
 ventilated holders Only use tea lights in holders and warming stoves
with sufficient ventilation.
 do not move Do not move a burning candle.
 liquefy Use a suitable glass or holder
as these candles liquefy when burning.
 no liquid Never use liquid to extinguish.


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