Decorative Alternatives That Are Safer Than Candles

2/23/2021 (Permalink)

Candle alternatives can keep your home safe from fire damage.

There is nothing quite like the look, smell and feel of the flame from a candle, but they can be dangerous. There is nothing worse than having to involve insurance companies and a smoke and fire cleaning company to repair the smoke and fire damage from a candle fire. Fortunately, you can alleviate all of the safety concerns by using one of the many alternatives available in Ogden, UT.

Candles Are Dangerous

Candles are inherently dangerous because of their flames. They can easily be:

• Knocked over by kids, pets or partygoers
  
• Placed near something flammable
  
• Burned too low
  
• Forgotten about
  

An easy way to avoid the dangers of candles is to purchase candle alternatives.

3 Candle Alternatives

1. Flameless Candles

Flameless candles look and feel just like regular candles. They even flicker like candlelight. These simple devices operate off double or triple A batteries and provide similar lighting conditions. Since these battery-operated candles do not generate heat, they are safe around pets, kids and partygoers.

2. Electric Candles

Like batter operated candles, electric candles produce the same look and ambiance as a real candle. These candles plug in instead of working off batteries. They are a bit less versatile because of the plugs but work off the same principle. These are great candle alternatives if you want the look of regular candles.

3. Candle Warmers

Candle warmers are useful when you want the scent of a candle but not the danger of a scented candle. These lamps are a flameless solution for all those who love the myriad of scents that candle makers have created but don't want to deal with the fire. The heated light sits above the scented candle. It melts the wax and releases the scent into the room.

No matter which of these candle alternatives you choose, they are much safer than having an open flame around. These alternatives are available in almost every department store or grocery. Keep yourself and your property safe by using a flameless alternative.