To ensure the best experience from your scented candle, Acqua di Parma recommends: Do not burn your candle for more than 1.5 hours at a time. This will prevent the flame from becoming too high, which creates smoke and could stain the sides of the glass. Use a proper snuffer to extinguish the flame. Allow the candle to solidify before relighting it. Restraighten the wick in the wax after each use for consistent consumption of the wax. Regularly cut the wick with a wick trimmer (ideal length 5mm) so that the wick does not stick to the wax and to prevent the candle from emitting smoke. Keep the wax pool clear of matches and debris. Do not use the candle if the remaining level of wax in the glass is less than 5mm. Do not leave the burning candle unattended. Keep away from children, curtains, and pets. Do not move a burning candle or when the wax is still hot. Wait for the wax to solidify. Do not place the candle on heat-sensitive surfaces, near inflammable materials, an open window or near another candles.