Common Scents Gifts Candle Safety

Valparaiso, IN – Soy candles are great for providing ambiance, light, and wonderful scents. But, if not handled properly, they can be dangerous. When away or sleeping, never leave candles burning. Always keep burning candles away from tablecloths, curtains, or other fabrics that will easily catch fire. Soy candles should be kept out of reach of children as well as away from pets that could knock them over. Be sure to double-check that candles and matches are completely extinguished before leaving them unattended.

Common Scents Gifts strongly supports the burning of soybean wax. Soy wax does not contain or burn off the toxins that paraffin does, so it burns cleaner with no sooty residues. Soybean wax is also oil-based, so it has a lower melting point, meaning it burns cooler. Because soy candles are made from a renewable resource and not from a petroleum base like paraffin, they are readily available and no more costly.

In addition to the unwanted chemicals produced when burning paraffin, the soot and smoke stain walls, ceilings, carpets and furniture. These surfaces cannot just be cleaned; household cleaners are not strong enough to remove them. Oftentimes replacement is the only option for ridding the surfaces of paraffin soot and smoke.

Soy candles are made from a vegetable, are non-toxic, do not produce soot, are 100% biodegradable, burn 50% longer, and burn at a lower temperature than paraffin; whereas paraffin candles give off petroleum soot and toxic aromatic hydrocarbons.

Not only is the wax itself better for the environment, but the wicks are 100% cotton wicks rather than lead core wicks.

Also, by burning soybean wax candles, you are promoting American farmers rather than paraffin wax which is imported from other countries.

Common Scents Gifts carries soy candles that are scented with oil scents rather than alcohol, making the aroma last much longer. Their candles also burn evenly, leaving no wax residue on the side of the jar. The jars can also be cleaned and recycled.

For more info:
Common Scents Gifts
2502 Beech St.
Suite 100
Valparaiso, IN 46383
Toll Free: 877.654.7878