{"id":8366,"date":"2024-12-05T09:00:22","date_gmt":"2024-12-05T15:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aipflorida.com\/?p=8366"},"modified":"2024-12-09T12:38:12","modified_gmt":"2024-12-09T18:38:12","slug":"fire-safety-candles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aipflorida.com\/es\/home\/fire-safety-candles\/","title":{"rendered":"Fire Safety &amp; Candles"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s a special beauty and tranquility to candles, but a lighted candle is also an open flame, and a potential fire hazard if not carefully monitored.<\/p>\n<p>According to the National Fire Protection Association \u2013<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Half of all candle fires started when a flammable piece of d\u00e9cor including furniture, mattresses, bedding, curtains, home decorations, paper, and clothing were too close to the lit candle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In 21% of home candle fires, candles were either left unattended, discarded, or otherwise misused.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>36% of home fires started in the bedroom and of those, 10% sleep was a factor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A study by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission suggests that 85 percent of candle fires could be avoided if consumers followed three basic safety rules:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Never leave a burning candle unattended.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Never burn a candle on or near anything that might catch fire.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep candles out of the reach of children and pets<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Burn a Candle Safely<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Before Lighting:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Before burning, always\u00a0<strong>trim the wick to \u00bc inch<\/strong>. You can use a wick trimmer, nail clippers, or scissors. Long or crooked wicks can cause uneven burning, dripping or flaring.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep the wax pool clear\u00a0<\/strong>of wick trimmings, matches and debris at all times<strong>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Always use a<strong>\u00a0candleholder specifically designed for candle use.<\/strong>\u00a0It should be heat resistant, sturdy, and large enough to contain any drips or melted wax.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00a0<strong>Burn candles in a well-ventilated room<\/strong>:<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u00a0<strong>Avoid drafts, vents or air currents.\u00a0<\/strong>This will help prevent rapid or uneven burning, sooting, and excessive dripping.<\/li>\n<li>Follow the manufacturer\u2019s recommendations on burn time and proper use. In general, it is recommended that candles\u00a0<strong>do not burn for longer than four hours<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>cool for at least two hours<\/strong>\u00a0before relighting.<\/li>\n<li>When lighting a candle, use\u00a0<strong>long matches<\/strong>\u00a0or a\u00a0<strong>long-reach lighter<\/strong>. Keep your hair and loose clothing away from the flame.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>While Burning:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Never leave a candle unattended.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Never burn a candle on or near anything that can catch fire.\u00a0<\/strong>Keep burning candles away from furniture, drapes, bedding, carpets, books, paper, flammable decorations, etc.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep candles out of the reach of children and pets.\u00a0<\/strong>Do not place lighted candles where they can be knocked over by children, pets or anyone else.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Never touch or move\u00a0<\/strong>a candle while it is burning or while the wax is liquefied.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t burn a candle all the way down.\u00a0<\/strong>For a margin of safety, discontinue burning a candle when 1\/2 inch remains in the container or 2 inches if using a pillar candle.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Place burning candles at least three inches apart from one another<\/strong>. This is to make sure they don\u2019t melt one another, or create their own drafts that will cause the candles to burn improperly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Extinguish a candle if the flame becomes too high or flickers repeatedly<\/strong>. Let the candle cool, trim the wick, and check for unwanted drafts before re-lighting.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Never use a candle as a night light or while you may fall asleep.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Be very careful if using candles during a power outage<\/strong>. Flashlights and other battery-powered lights are safer sources of light during a power failure. Never use a candle during a power outage to look for things in a closet, or when fueling equipment \u2013 such as a lantern or kerosene heater.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When Extinguishing a Candle:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Use a candle snuffer<\/strong>\u00a0to extinguish a candle. It\u2019s the safest way to prevent hot wax from splattering.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Never use water to extinguish a candle<\/strong>. Water can cause the hot wax to splatter and might break a glass container.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make sure the candle is completely out<\/strong>\u00a0and the wick ember is no longer glowing before leaving the room.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t touch or move the candle<\/strong>\u00a0until it has completely cooled.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Never use a knife or sharp object to remove wax drippings<\/strong>\u00a0from a glass holder. 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