Always follow the safety warnings and instructions supplied with the product when using candles, candle holders and oil burners.
Key safety precautions include:
- Never leave a burning candle or oil burner unattended.
- Keep candles and oil burners away from children and pets.
- Place them on a stable, heat-resistant surface.
- Keep them away from anything that could catch fire.
- Allow candle holders and oil burners to cool before handling.
- Use a standard 4-hour tealight in our oil and wax burners.
- Check that an oil burner is suitable for wax melts before using them.
How to use candles and candle holders safely
- Remove all packaging before use.
- Read the safety warnings and instructions supplied with the product.
- Place the candle or candle holder on a stable, heat-resistant surface.
- Keep it away from curtains, furniture, paper and other flammable materials.
- Keep it out of reach of children and pets.
- Never leave a burning candle unattended.
- Avoid contact with hot wax.
- Use a candle snuffer to extinguish the candle where appropriate.
- Make sure the flame is completely extinguished.
- Allow the candle holder to cool before moving or handling it.
How to use an oil burner safely
- Remove all packaging.
- Read the instructions supplied with the oil burner.
- Place the burner on a stable, heat-resistant surface.
- Keep it away from flammable materials, children and pets.
- Use a standard 4-hour tealight.
- Follow the product instructions for the correct use of oils or fragrance.
- Never leave the burner unattended while the tealight is lit.
- Do not allow the burner to boil dry.
- Allow the burner to cool fully before moving, refilling or handling it.
Using wax melts
Do not assume that every oil burner can also be used as a wax melt burner.
Check the product information and safety instructions before using wax melts.
If the product is not stated as suitable for wax melts, do not use it for this purpose.
Use a standard 4-hour tealight
Our oil burners are designed to be used with a standard 4-hour tealight.
Do not use a larger or longer-burning tealight unless the individual product instructions specifically state that it is suitable.
Never leave a flame unattended
Never leave a burning candle, tealight or oil burner unattended.
Extinguish it before leaving the room or going to bed.
Use a heat-resistant surface
Candles, tealights and oil burners can become very hot.
Always place them on a stable, heat-resistant surface and keep them away from anything that could catch fire.
Keep away from children and pets
Keep candles, oil burners and naked flames out of reach of children and pets.
Allow products to cool
Oil burners and candle holders can remain hot after the flame has been extinguished.
Allow them to cool before moving or handling them.
Follow the product instructions
Always read and follow the warnings and instructions supplied with the individual product.
This is particularly important for:
- Oil or fragrance use
- Maximum burn times
- Wax melt compatibility
- Hanging or outdoor products
FAQs
What tealight should I use in an oil burner?
Use a standard 4-hour tealight.
Our oil burners are designed for this size and burn time.
Can I use an 8-hour tealight in an oil burner?
Do not use a longer-burning or larger tealight unless the product instructions specifically state that it is suitable.
Our burners are designed for a standard 4-hour tealight.
Can I leave an oil burner or candle burning while I leave the room?
No. Never leave a burning candle, tealight or oil burner unattended.
Can I put an oil burner directly on furniture?
Use a stable, heat-resistant surface and keep the burner away from anything that could catch fire.
Can I touch an oil burner immediately after use?
No. Oil burners can become very hot.
Allow the burner to cool before moving, refilling or handling it.
Can I use essential or fragrance oils in an oil burner?
Follow the instructions supplied with the burner and the oil.
Can I let the water and oil evaporate completely?
No. Do not allow an oil burner to boil dry.
Can I use wax melts in an oil burner?
Only if the product is stated as suitable for wax melts.
Not all oil burners are designed for wax melts, so always check the product information and instructions first.
Do I need to remove the packaging before use?
Yes. Remove all packaging before using the product.
Why does my oil burner or candle holder get hot?
These products are used with a heat source, so parts of the product can become hot during use.
Allow the product to cool fully before handling it.
What safety information should I follow?
Always read and follow the warnings and instructions supplied with the individual product.
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