Make sure the candle is not in a draft and is in a well ventilated room. The candle should be placed on a flat, heat proof surface. Trim the wick before first use. Never burn a candle for more than four hours. Put out the candle with a candle snuffer, rather than blowing it out. Trim the wick before each use. Never leave a burning candle unattended. Do not touch or move a burning candle. Strike the safety matches away from the direction of the body. When striking a match hold it at an arm's length away. Only use a match when nothing else is distracting you. Matches are very dangerous around flammable liquids like gasoline. Matches should be kept dry & stored away from light. Matches are not toys. Store out of children's reach. Never leave a burning Palo Santo stick unattended. Keep it away from anything flammable, and out of reach of children and pets. Use a fire proof bowl to catch ashes. Open windows and doors to allow smoke to escape. Don't use liquid to extinguish