Many people like using candles, tea lights, incense sticks and scented candles to create an atmosphere, this could be for a special occasion or celebrate. Candles can be great, but they are also an open flame and can have disastrous consequences. Follow our advice to keep you and your family safe.
NEVER
- Never place candles or tealights directly on to plastic surfaces.
- Never leave candles burning. You should extinguish candles before you leave a room and never go to sleep with a candle still burning.
ALWAYS
- Always use a heat resistant holder when burning candles and tealights.
- Always make sure candles are completely out and not still smoldering.
- Always keep candles away from curtains and soft furnishings such as tablecloths and cushions.
AVOID
- Avoid putting candles where they might get knocked over or where children and pets could get close to them.
- Avoid putting tealights directly on to baths and TVs. Even though tealights are usually sold in little aluminium containers these are not totally heatproof.
REMEMBER
- Remember, candles cause over 800 fires in UK homes every year, so please be careful when using them.
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