Safety Tips for Burning Candles

Candles provide a soothing touch to a home's environment, but the National Fire Protection Association estimates that they cause 10,000 residential fires each year. To enjoy the beauty of an open flame in your home without the risk of a candle fire, follow these fire safety precautions.

Tips for Preventing Fires from Scented Candles

• Always burn candles in well-ventilated spaces, and don't use too many in a confined space with restricted air circulation.
• Keep candles at least a foot away from combustible materials such as paper, cloth, curtains, and furniture.
• Candles should be kept out of reach of youngsters and dogs. They can easily knock over a candle, spilling hot wax all over themselves or igniting themselves or adjacent items. Show children how to properly extinguish flames before moving a candle to teach them about candle safety.
• Never leave a burning candle alone; if you have to leave the room, blow out the candle. 
• Candles should be extinguished before they entirely burn out. Container candles should have around a half-inch of wax left, while pillars and tapers should be snuffed when they have about two inches left.
• Never move a candle that is burning. Melted wax is readily spilled and might cause accidents. 
• Consider a less dangerous option. Flameless candles powered by batteries come in a range of designs and sizes. Aromatherapy and remote controls are available in some of the rooms. 

To extinguish a candle fire.

• To put out the candle, use the lid or a specific tool. 
• Never put out a candle with water. The heated wax may spill and destroy glass containers if exposed to water.
• Before leaving the room, be sure the candle is fully out and the wick is no longer blazing.
• Please wait until the candle has totally cooled before touching or moving it.

Local Fire Restoration

If you require fire damage restoration services for your home or company in your area, contact a local disaster restoration organization for aid. Their experts will work with you to develop a comprehensive restoration strategy that will restore your property to its original condition. They have received thorough training and only use the most effective materials and equipment available in the industry to clean and restore your house or business and its contents quickly and efficiently. The cost of repairing fire damage varies depending on the extent of the damage. The national average for fire and smoke restoration, according to HomeAdvisor.com, is between $2.867 and $33,938, with a full repair costing an average of $17,067.

If your home has been damaged by fire or smoke, give Restoration 1 of Central Bucks County a call and we'll help you get it back to its former state.