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Is incense safer than candles?

Candles are one source of soot. One type of candle can produce as much as 100 times more soot than another. Thirdly, incense smoke can be a major source of particulate emissions in indoor air. The particulates produced when burning incense can deposit in the respiratory tract.

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Can you put alcohol in candles?

Decorating Candles with Alcohol Ink. Alcohol inks work best on smooth, non-porous surfaces... like wax! (It's no different than adding dye to the melted wax.) Can candles cause fires? Candles cause an estimated 15,600 fires in residential structures, 150 deaths, 1,270 injuries, and $539 million in estimated direct property damage each year. Over half (55%) of home candle fires start because the candle is too close to some combustible material.

Which candles are not toxic?

Nontoxic, clean-burning candles Grow Fragrance Candles. SHOP NOW AT Grow Fragrance. Slow North Candles. SHOP NOW AT Slow North. Brooklyn Candle Studio Candles. SHOP NOW AT Brooklyn Candle Studio. Pure Plant Home Candles. SHOP NOW AT Pure Plant Home. Keap Candles. SHOP NOW AT Keap. Heretic Candles. SHOP NOW AT Credo Beauty. What are the healthiest candles to burn? Beeswax candles are the healthiest choice in candles. Made from the caps of bee honeycombs, beeswax candles burn clean, are very long-burning, and give off a pleasant natural fragrance as they burn. Beeswax candles are dripless when burned properly, and release negative ions which help clean the air in a room.

Are wax melts safer than candles?

A wax burner is used to heat wax melts. Unlike candles, there's no naked flame to contend with, so you don't have to worry about your home or little hands getting burned. Wax melts are safer to use than a burning candle because they are flame free.

Keeping this in consideration, why can't i smell my candle when it's burning?

If you can no longer smell your candle, it does not mean the scent has disappeared; more than likely your brain had enough and switched off so you no longer notice the scent. After burning your candle for 2 hours, try stepping outside for about 15 minutes to clear your scent palate and come back in. Keeping this in consideration, why is there a dip in my candle? Wax sinks when it sets because as the wax cools, it slowly contracts and can leave what I refer to as 'sink holes' in the middle of your candles, but can also present as sunken dips around the wick.

By Iris Kerrigan

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