Using candles safely

• Only use candles in rooms where you are present and try not to use them when children or pets are around in case they’re accidentally knocked over.
• When lighting candles, trim the wick first and don’t leave matches in the hot wax once you’ve used them.
• Once a candle is lit, avoid moving it but if you do, extinguish it first.
• Always use suitable candle holders and place them away from draughts, curtains, soft furnishings and under shelves.
• Tea light candles should also always be placed in proper holders.
• If you fancy a long soak in the bath don’t use candles around the sides of the bath and don’t place them on any other plastic or acrylic surface.
• Avoid using candles when you’re under the influence of alcohol, recreational drugs or adversley affected by medication.