Candle Safety Tips for This Winter- Brattleboro, VT

Candles offer a calming touch to a home's ambiance, but they're also the cause of roughly 10,000 residential fires each year, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Follow these fire preventative measures to enjoy the beauty of an open flame in your Brattleboro, VT home without the risk of a candle fire.

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

Contact a local catastrophe restoration firm for assistance if you need fire damage restoration services for your house or business in your region. Their professionals will collaborate with you to create a complete restoration strategy that will return your property to its original state. They have extensive training and only use the most effective materials and equipment available in the industry to swiftly and efficiently clean and repair your home or commercial property and its contents. The cost of fire damage restoration varies based on the severity of the damage. According to HomeAdvisor.com, the national average for fire and smoke restoration is between $2.867 and $33,938, with a full repair costing an average of $17,067.

If your house has been damaged by fire or smoke, call Quality Restoration and let us help you restore your property to its original condition.