| The Hidden Danger of Candles A
burning candle can do lots of things for your home. It can set a mood,
give you soft lighting, produce a pleasant smell or just cover up a foul
odor. It can also cause some major and often permanent damage to your
homes carpeting. Surprised? Most people are when the damage is pointed out
to them. Keep reading and learn more about the damage caused by candles
and how to minimize or prevent it entirely.
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When you think about damage caused by candles you probably think about
what happens when a candle drops and spills wax onto your carpet. This is
a common problem and is typically quite easy to remove. The real problem
with candles is the soot that is produced. When candles burn they produce
smoke which eventually settles all over your home. It is not contained
simply to the room where it is being burnt because your homes HVAC system
carries it throughout the house. |
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| So what does this damage
look like? It manifests itself as dark gray or black lines around
furniture and around walls. The more you burn candles, the darker these
lines will be. People usually do not notice the damage until they move a
chair or couch and see the line. Most do not associate it immediately with
the candles but think their carpet is just dirty. It's not until a
knowledgeable carpet cleaner points it out that they realize the source of
the problem. And unfortunately, these stains are not always removable. In
fact they often can not be completely removed. But
what can be done about it? If you like burning candles, chances are good
that you are not going to stop. What you need to do is damage control. Try
to burn candles less frequently and when you do burn them make sure to cut
down the wicks so they have a smaller flame. This will reduce the soot in
the air and make your candles last longer. Also be sure to vacuum your
carpet regularly, up to and underneath furniture. Regular carpet cleaning
will also help to keep the problem in check.
There is no doubt about the fact that candles cause
smoke damage in your home. However, if you know how to recognize the signs
of damage and know how to minimize the damage you should be able to
continue burning your candles. |
