CANDLE SAFETY   

Candles are safe products, but may become hazardous when used improperly or in an unsafe manner. National fire safety agencies report that the bulk of candle fire incidents in the United States are due to consumer inattention to basic fire safety or to the misuse of candles. The National Candle Association recommends the following safety tips when burning candles:

·         Always keep a burning candle within sight.  Extinguish all candles when leaving a room or before going to sleep.

·         Never burn a candle on or near anything that can catch fire. Keep burning candles away from furniture, drapes, bedding, carpets, books, paper, flammable decorations, etc.

·         Keep candles out of the reach of children and pets. Do not place lighted candles where they can be knocked over by children, pets or anyone else.

·         Read and carefully follow all manufacturer instructions.

·         Trim candlewicks to 1/4 inch each time before burning. Long or crooked wicks cause uneven burning and dripping.

·         Always use a candleholder specifically designed for candle use. The holder should be heat resistant, sturdy and large enough to contain any drips or melted wax. Be sure the candleholder is placed on a stable, heat-resistant surface.

·         Keep burning candles away from drafts, vents and air currents. This will help prevent rapid, uneven burning, smoking and excessive dripping. Drafts can also blow lightweight curtains or papers into the flame where they could catch fire. Ceiling fans can cause drafts.

·         Keep the wax pool free of wick trimmings, matches and debris at all times.

·         Do not burn a candle for longer than the manufacturer recommends.

·         Always burn candles in a well-ventilated room.

·         Extinguish the flame if it comes too close to the holder or container. For a margin of safety, discontinue burning a container candle when ½  inch of wax remains. This will also help prevent possible heat damage to the counter/surface and prevent glass containers from cracking or breaking.

·         Never touch or move a votive or container candle when the wax is liquid.

·         Candles should be placed at least three inches apart from one another. This is to be sure they don’t melt one another, or create their own drafts that will cause the candles to burn improperly.

·         One of the safest ways to extinguish a candle is to use a candle snuffer, which helps prevent hot wax from spattering.

·         Do not extinguish candles with water. The water can cause the hot wax to spatter and can cause glass containers to break.

·         Flashlights and other battery-powered lights are much safer light sources than candles during a power failure.

·         Never use a candle as light when you go into a closet to look for things.

·         Never use a candle for light when fueling equipment such as a lantern or kerosene heater.

 TEA LIGHT CANDLE SAFETY

Follow all package directions.  Remove all packing material before burning.  Only burn in a non-flammable, open top container designed for tea light candles.  Never place directly on furniture.  Do not use tea lights in potpourri burners, simmer pots, or any container with a closed top over the tea light flame.  Be sure the container is well ventilated to avoid risk of fire.  Never leave a burning candle unattended.  Keep out of reach of children & pets.  Keep wax free of matches, wick trimmings & flammable materials.  Do not move while candle is burning or wax is hot.  Failure to follow safety instructions could result in fire, injury or damage.  To reduce sooting you must trim the wick to 1/4" and center the wick each time the candle is lit.  Do not burn in drafty areas. Important -  To prevent damage, discontinue candle when 1/4" of wax remains.

  BEAR CARE

*  Smelly Bears are Not Toys - Keep out of reach of Children & Pets.
*  Do Not Burn!  Smelly Bears are not candles!
*  Do Not Place Smelly Bears in extreme heat or in direct sunlight, as the wax will melt.
*  Always place on a stain resistant surface, such as glass or oil proof material. 
*  Avoid contact with wood or fabric as contact may cause damage.
*  Each critter's scent will last up to 90 days.  To refreshen, simply use a blow dryer for approx. 20 seconds - Not too close, or you will melt the wax!
*  Use blow dryer on the cool setting to dust off your Smelly Bear.

 DIRECTIONS FOR WAX MELTS

Follow all package directions.  For use in electric or tea light melters.  Just pop out a chunk and place it in your melter.  Use only in well ventilated, low heat burner.  Do not cover or add water.  Never heat on stove or electric appliance.  Do not allow flame to touch underside of melt pot.  Keep out of reach of children and pets.  Never leave a burning candle unattended.

SACHET SAFETY

Keep out of reach of children and pets.  Small beads are a choking hazard.  Do not set on wood or fabric surfaces as the oils can stain.  Do not set on painted or plastic surfaces as the oils can cause damage.  Do not use in a tart warmer or potpourri burner, as the beads can melt.  It is best to hang the sachets to allow air to distribute the fragrance.

PREMIUM ROOM SPRAY CAUTION

Do not ingest.  Keep out of reach of children & pets.  Avoid contact with face, eyes and skin.  Flammable.  Avoid direct contact with fabrics, wood or other finished surfaces as it may cause discoloration.

PREMIUM FRAGRANCE OIL CAUTION

For use in aroma burners, simmer pots, light bulb rings and to refresh potpouri. Always follow manufacturer's directions.   Keep out of reach of children & pets.  Flammable.  Keep away from open flame.  Do not ingest.  Avoid direct contact with skin, fabric or finished surfaces.