Glass Citronella Candles

The burning of glass citronella candles is a superbly effective way of discouraging insects without actually harming them.
Nowadays these candles are ideal for use during BBQS, picnics, camping and caravanning holidays.

Citronella has a lovely, fresh lemon-like scent.
Citronella candles have been used for years as a bug repellent.

Citronella oil is distilled from the leaves of a grass often referred to as Lemongrass.
It is an attractive grass with delicate, long green leaves and with ivory bases.
It was mainly grown in India, Indonesia and South East Asia but now it has become so popular both for use in cooking, candles and in the perfume trade, that it is also grown in the USA and other places.

• For maximum effectiveness against pesky bugs, 6% or more of true essential oil should be mixed with the candle wax.
• Many candle producers will use a 3% mix using fragrance oils only.
• If required, it is also possible to buy 100% natural plant wax from sustainable sources and also glass holders made from recycled glass.

Stylish holders for glass citronella candles

can be bought

• with or without lids,
• for indoor or outdoor use
• bought in a lantern style to be hung in the garden.
• lasting for up to 70 hours.
• citronella and lavender go together well

Beautiful glass holders can be continually reused, using bought candles and tealights

These glass citronella candles holders can be a beautiful accessory to any room or garden and summer evening party gathering, as the the candle wax can be stained in different colours to suit different fabrics or moods.

Glass holders allow the candle light to shimmer and flicker through the patterns and colors of the glass increasing the beauty of the occasion.

Stylish Holders with lids or without

• A glass holder with a lid is useful if you wish to use the fragrance at only certain times.
• A lidded container will hold the scent for longer.
• The wax will remain in a cleaner state during storage.
• The glass holders are often beautifully made.
• The molten way is less likely to get spilled whilst cooling.

Citronella Candles for Inside or Outside Use

• Candles for outdoor use should have a larger wick enabling the candle to burn more vigorously and reducing the possibility of it being extinguished by the wind.
• for outdoor citronella and lemon eucalyptus aromas are great.
• or indoor use zesty citronella with the calming scent of fresh lavender is lovely.

SAFETY FIRST

• Keep wick trimmed to approx 6mm
• Do not allow wick trimmings to accumulate in wax pool
• Tip out excess wax
• Never leave burning a candle unattended
• Place on a temperature safe surface
• Keep out of reach of pets & children

• have a good soak in a bath and lather yourself in citronella soap!
• Carry your own citronella candle with you.
• Rub citronella oils into your dog’s coat to quieten it whilst you are away.