Safety is our top priority when it comes to enjoying Kauri & Oak candles in your home. It's essential to approach burning an open flame indoors with the utmost care to ensure the safety of yourself, your family, and your property. Fire safety is a serious matter, and we encourage you to read this guide thoroughly before lighting your new scented candle inside your home.

Before lighting your Kauri & Oak candle for the first time, we recommend reading through the following information. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to drop us a line!

Our Candle Burning Top Tips:

1. Trim your wick to 3mm before each lighting to avoid smoking and overheating.
2. Protect the surface on which the candle sits.
3. Ensure the first burn is long enough for the entire top layer of wax to liquefy for an even burn.
4. Avoid burning candles longer than 3 hours and never burn when there's less than 1cm of wax.
5. Never leave a burning candle unattended.

How a Candle Works:
Candles generate light and heat through combustion. The wick supports the flame, drawing molten wax toward it, where the wax ignites and vaporizes, producing light and heat.

The Most Important Candle Safety Rules:

1. Never leave a lit candle unattended.
2. Keep candles away from anything flammable, children, and pets.

Before Lighting A Candle:

1. Trim the wick to 5mm.
2. Burn candles in a well-ventilated room.
3. Place the candle away from anything flammable.
4. Use a stable, heat-resistant surface.
5. Keep the wax pool clear of trimmings and debris.
6. Avoid drafts, vents, or air currents.
7. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations.

Remember These Rules While Burning Candles:

1. Never touch or move a burning candle.
2. Don't burn a candle all the way down.
3. Place burning candles at least three inches apart.
4. Extinguish a candle if the flame becomes too high or flickers repeatedly.
5. Always keep the candle within your sight.
6. Never use a candle as a night light.
7. Be cautious during a power outage.
8. Keep candles out of the reach of children and pets.

What To Do If Your Candle Isn't Burning Correctly:

1. Extinguish the candle.
2. Let it cool.
3. Trim and recenter the wick.
4. Check for drafts before relighting.

How To Extinguish Your Scented Candle Safely:

1. Use a candle snuffer or a metal spoon.
2. Never use water to extinguish a candle.
3. Ensure the candle is fully extinguished.
4. Don't touch or move the candle until it has completely cooled.

Scented candles add beauty to your space, but remember to treat any open flame with respect. Follow this guide, and for any questions on safely burning your Kauri & Oak candles, drop us a line at hello@kauriandoak.com.