{"id":6794,"date":"2022-11-22T18:56:14","date_gmt":"2022-11-23T02:56:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/housefragrance.com\/?p=6794"},"modified":"2023-02-05T18:16:57","modified_gmt":"2023-02-06T02:16:57","slug":"why-use-a-candle-snuffer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/housefragrance.com\/why-use-a-candle-snuffer\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Use a Candle Snuffer? (Explained for Beginners)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If blowing out a candle is your default method for extinguishing a flame, then you might ask yourself, \u2018why use a candle snuffer?\u2019 In short, old methods are not always the best methods. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blowing out a candle flame can get messy and smelly. Using a wax dipper can introduce debris to your candle, which interferes with a clean burn. Instead, candle snuffers are one of the safest and most effective methods for extinguishing a candle flame without blowing wax around or generating smelly smoke. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stick around and I\u2019ll help you understand why.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Are Candle Snuffers Really Necessary?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You may wonder what makes candle snuffers more effective than simply blowing out a candle. Heck, it\u2019s free to blow out a candle but snuffers can get expensive, right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, there are a number of advantages to using a snuffer. It\u2019s safer, you won\u2019t splatter wax, there\u2019s minimal debris and smoke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Safer Approach<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s no exaggeration to state that leaning forward to blow out an open flame can potentially be dangerous. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In leaning forward, there\u2019s the possibility that your hair, apparel, or accessories might become ignited by the flame.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When choosing to blow out a candle, you have to always be mindful of what moves forward with you as you get closer to the flame<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While it\u2019s completely possible to avoid igniting your hair or anything else on your body if you\u2019re vigilant when blowing out a candle, using a candle snuffer still decreases the likelihood of you starting a fire<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Limited Wax Splatter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another safety feature of using this method is that you won\u2019t splatter hot wax<\/a> on your hand, face, or the surface beneath your candle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rarely does a gentle blow extinguish a candle flame. Usually the process requires you to become more winded than that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this stronger wind comes a force that moves your pool of wax, causing it to be pushed in multiple directions. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hot wax flying beyond the perimeter of your candle container becomes more of a concern with newer candles that have wax closer to the rim of the candle holder.  So this is when you want to be especially careful if you choose to blow out a candle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using a snuffer will prevent hot wax from landing on your skin or hardening on the table<\/a> below. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Little to No Wax Debris<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As you\u2019ve probably read in my previous post<\/a>, dust and debris can make a serene candle lighting experience feel more like a nightmare. Your flame might grow too high or pop and sputter because the foreign objects can cause the fire to burn hotter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you burn the candle too hot or for longer than four hours, then the wick might begin to mushroom. Soot builds up on the tip. If you then blow out the flame, that soot can fall into the hot wax and harden inside of it, which perpetuates the high flame problem.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using a wick dipper can lead to the same problem. A wick dipper is a flat piece of metal with a curved tip at one end. You use that end to turn the wick into the wax in order to extinguish the candle flame. The next step would be to lift the wick so that it hardens in an upright position, in preparation for your next burn. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In taking these steps, charred bits of your wick might fall into the hot wax, and then remain there as the wax hardens. Removing the bits before the wax hardens isn\u2019t as easy as it might sound.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s also possible that the wick becomes buried if you’re unable to straighten it back up in time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To avoid all of this, you might opt to use a candle snuffer instead. It quickly puts out the flame without even touching the wick or causing debris build up.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Minimal Smoke Generation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There were times when I would keep a candle lit longer than I should in order to maintain the aroma that filled my home. I knew that once I blew out the candle, stenchy smoke<\/a> would ruin a pleasant experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you\u2019ve lit a candle in order to fragrance your house, filling the home with smoke after blowing out the flame seems counterintuitive. All of those wonderful fragrance molecules – simply gone.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t want your space to shift from smelling like a midnight garden to a billowing forest fire, then consider using a candle snuffer<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You might notice a light stream of smoke rising from the snuffer, but it quickly dissipates, and its scent won\u2019t remain or drown out the fragrance of your candle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even More Convenient for Older Candles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When you have candles that have burned for several hours over time, they become increasingly difficult to both light and put out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because candle snuffers have such long handles, you can more easily extinguish the flame of older candles by extending the metal instrument down into the container without burning yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Do Candle Snuffers Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Candle snuffers are metal tools made of a long handle with a cone or bell-shaped attachment at the opposite end. They gently put out candle flames without creating a waxy mess or generating a stream of smoke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In order to extinguish the flame, you hold the handle while slowly lowering the snuffer attachment over the flame until it goes out.<\/strong> Don\u2019t allow the snuffer to sink into the wax. You also want to avoid touching anything but the handle as the snuffer attachment will be hot.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Candle snuffers are effective because covering the open flame deprives it of oxygen, making it impossible to continue burning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finding High Quality and Easy to Use Candle Snuffer <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Many candle snuffers are beautifully made, and you are sure to find one that coordinates with your home decor style. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes considered a collector\u2019s item, candle snuffers are made with lasting materials, like pewter, iron, stainless steel, and brass. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can find them at consignment shops, antique stores, and second-hand store chains, like the Goodwill or Salvation Army.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re interested in purchasing a new one online, you can find them in many places online. They\u2019re often reasonably priced, and you can find some that are part of a larger set. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Basic Stainless Steel Candle Snuffer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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