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Candle Tips
Below are a few tips for the care and maintenance of our candles
- A lighted candle is an open flame, be careful.
- Always keep candles away from drafts, heat sources, and anything flammable.
- Make sure burning candles are out of the reach of children and pets.
- Never leave a burning candle unattended.
- Keep the wick trimmed to 1/8 inch at all times.
- Store candles in a cool, dark and dry place when not in use
The first burn of a candle is the most important. When lighting a candle for the first time, burn until wax melts across the entire surface to liquefy the entire top layer. If the wax does not melt from edge to edge of the container, it will create a “memory ring”. Once a candle has a memory ring, it will continue to tunnel and will never burn evenly.
When you burn your candle, always allow the top layer to become a pool of liquid wax and you'll get the most fragrant scent possible.
When only 1/2" remains, it's time to discontinue use, and perhaps try a new Candle Scent.
Soy vs Paraffin
SOY
- Derived from vegetables
- 100% NON-toxic
- ALL natural
- Burns up to 50% longer
- Burns cleaner & completely
PARAFFIN
- Derived from petroleum
- Emits harmful vapors
- Produces carcinogens
- Emits black soot
- May not burn completely
Are candles safe for your pets?
Meet Cash, Cody & Chance
There is nothing more refreshing than coming home to a warmly scented home. Unfortunately, some candles and essential oils can be detrimental to our pets’ lungs and overall health.
We love our Goldendoodles and would do anything to keep them safe! What do we need to look out for and how can we make better candle buying choices?
Some candles have dangerous Toxins
Did you know that big brand candles contain anywhere from 600 to 1,200 chemicals? Some candles even contain harmful toxins that can be dangerous to our pets’ lungs including lead, naphthalene, formaldehyde, and phthalates. When purchasing candles for your home, look out for these dangerous ingredients.
● Paraffin - Paraffin candles can contain synthetic fragrances and carcinogenic soot that can worsen respiratory conditions including asthma.
● Phthalates - Phthalates are a common candle ingredient that can cause diabetes, birth defects, cancer and other conditions.
● Candle wicks with a lead core release toxic fumes causing additional health issues.
I certainly don’t want anything like that burning around my children, family or my pets!
Understanding which ingredients are safe for pets and which oil and candle ingredients are toxic, is the first step to creating a safe and healthy environment.
Choose safe candles for pets
Look for eco friendly brands that support safe materials and sustainable manufacturing processes.
1. Look for candles made from natural ingredients find candles made of Soy, blue corn and beeswax with no artificial fragrances and preferably non-GMO.
2. Avoid dangerous essential oils and avoid oils like horseradish, mustard, pennyroyal wintergreen, cinnamon, camphor, clove, bitter almond, and garlic.
Candle and diffuser pet safety
Candles and diffusers should be out-of-reach of any pets to prevent ingestion, burns, and minimizing other risks mentioned before. These items should never be left unattended or left alone with a pet to ensure all safety precautions.
