Safety regulations
Safety first at Lont & Co. So below you can find some safety regulations.
- Never, ever, leave a candle burning unattended.
- Keep burning candles away from children and/or pets.
- Never burn a candle for more than 4 hours at a time.
- Always place the candle on a heat-resistant surface. Make sure the candle dish or tray you use is large enough so it can catch melted wax from the freestanding candles.
- Always place the candle in a well-ventilated area.
- Do not move a burning candle. The glasses and jars can get very hot.
- Extinguish the candle if it is smoking, the flame is too high, or if you think the flame is too close to the edge of the glass. Preferably do this with a candle cover so there can be no splashing of candle wax.
- When burning multiple candles, place them at least 10cm apart.
- It is important, before lighting the candle, to trim the wick a bit. The cotton wicks can be cut to 0.5 - 1 cm. The wooden wicks are best broken off as low as possible with your fingers. Make sure you remove the broken pieces from the pot before lighting the candle. And wash your hand afterwards 😉
Lont & Co also uses icons that indicate how to handle candles safely. The following overview shows all icons and their meanings:
Never leave a candle burning unattended.
Use candles out of reach of children and pets.
Do not allow candles to burn on or near anything flammable.
Place candles min 10 cm apart
Do not place candles in drafts.
Do not place a candle near a heat source.
Always place freestanding candles on an appropriate platter.
Always place the candles straight.
Trim the cotton wicks to 0.5cm length.
Always place the candles straight.
Trim the raised edges of the candle to 1 cm height.
Keep matches and other debris out of the wax to prevent flare-ups.
Do not move a burning candle.
Do not use liquid to extinguish.
Extinguish the candle before it is completely at the end.
Use tea light warmers with adequate ventilation
Use an appropriate container because the candles become liquid while burning.
Specifically for the scented candles a number of hazard icons are applicable:
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
In case of contact with skin: wash with plenty of soap and water.
Toxic to aquatic organisms, with long-term effects.
Avoid release into the environment.
If you have any questions, please feel free to send an email to info@lont-co.be