As incense use involves a naked flame there are some very important guidelines to follow which will not only ensure the safety of you, your loved ones and your home, but will also garner the best result from the burning process.
To start off with, make sure you read the guidelines or instructions which come with your incense. Even if you are an experienced incense user, it is advisable to glance over the instructions just in case there is an unusual ingredient contained in the incense which requires extra care or attention.
If there are no instructions there are a few easy rules of thumb to follow. To start off with, the best way to use incense is to let it smoulder, not burn – this ensures you get the fragrance of the incense (instead of a burning smoky smell), and will make the product last a lot longer. To achieve a smoulder, ignite the incense with a match or lighter and allow it to burn for ten to fifteen seconds. Extinguish by blowing or fanning after the burn period. This allows the incense to heat and glow red-hot, and it should then smoulder until spent.
Always use a heat-proof container, and make sure you keep loose paper, curtains, or any other flammable materials well away from the incense. Never leave pets or children unattended with burning incense. Make sure you have extinguished and allowed the incense to cool properly after use before you dispose of the ashes and remnants – charcoal in particular can hold heat and flame for a long time.
To start off with, make sure you read the guidelines or instructions which come with your incense. Even if you are an experienced incense user, it is advisable to glance over the instructions just in case there is an unusual ingredient contained in the incense which requires extra care or attention.
If there are no instructions there are a few easy rules of thumb to follow. To start off with, the best way to use incense is to let it smoulder, not burn – this ensures you get the fragrance of the incense (instead of a burning smoky smell), and will make the product last a lot longer. To achieve a smoulder, ignite the incense with a match or lighter and allow it to burn for ten to fifteen seconds. Extinguish by blowing or fanning after the burn period. This allows the incense to heat and glow red-hot, and it should then smoulder until spent.
Always use a heat-proof container, and make sure you keep loose paper, curtains, or any other flammable materials well away from the incense. Never leave pets or children unattended with burning incense. Make sure you have extinguished and allowed the incense to cool properly after use before you dispose of the ashes and remnants – charcoal in particular can hold heat and flame for a long time.