Dec 19 2007

Is it unhealthy to use candles ?

Published by Jennifer at 5:17 pm under Candles

candles
Starbucks asked:


Do candles put dangerous fumes in the air when thye burn? Howabout dollar store brands purchased from unregulated warehouses ? How about any candle?

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4 Responses to “Is it unhealthy to use candles ?”

  1. # Carlon 19 Dec 2007 at 5:36 pm

    Only if they are painted with lead.

  2. # Kat the Greaton 22 Dec 2007 at 2:48 am

    nope. But fires consume oxygen so if you’re in a small room with no windows or ventilation then the candle flame will be eating up your oxygen

  3. # Máire Siobhánon 22 Dec 2007 at 8:25 pm

    Some of the WICKS have lead for some reason that I don’t quite understand, so you can assume when they burn, they will put lead dust in the air.

    Pier 1 candles have LEAD-FREE wicks (plus they smell gooood). Check out their Web site for more info on this.

  4. # Barbara Bon 25 Dec 2007 at 10:20 am

    All candles release something into the air. Paraffin candles, which are the most common, are a petroleum product AND often use wicks containing lead. Both release toxins when burned. Contact me and I will direct you to a line of candles that are veggie and soy wax. These candles burn virtually soot free, no messy black stuff on your jars and walls. I have allergies and asthma and can burn the candles for hours with no problem.