Oil lamps and candles are the perfect way to set the scene for any occasion, whether it’s a big event or a charming night with family or friends. They light up the room and give a gentle light that’s hard to replicate with any other method. Something many people wonder is: can you safely use oil lamps in indoor areas? Check out our thoughts on the safe use of oil lamps indoors.
Are Oil Lamps Safe Indoors?
Yes! Oil lamps are capable of being used safely in indoor areas if used properly. Oil lamps are alternatives to electricity and are perfect to light inside rooms in the dark without the need for electrical lighting.
Tips for Safe Usage
As with any flame inside an indoor space, there are still safety considerations that are critical to keep in mind. Here are the most important oil lamp safety tips to know when using them indoors:
- Choose a safe fuel
- Refuel carefully
- Keep lit lamps away from children and pets
Choose a Safe Fuel
The first way to ensure your indoor oil lamps are safe is to choose a fuel that is approved for indoor usage. We recommend our Firefly Fuel which is a paraffin lamp oil for indoors. It is:
Refuel Carefully
When you refuel your refillable oil lamps, you must do so in a safe manner. Here are some important tips for refueling your oil lamps or candles with smokeless candle oil:
- Always use a funnel to fill or refill oil lamps and candles to avoid spillage
- Thoroughly clean all spills immediately with an absorbent cloth and grease-focused detergent
- Never refill a lit lamp or candle
- Avoid overfilling—aim to fill about two-thirds of your lamp or candle.
Keep Lit Lamps Away From Children and Pets
Remember: flames are attractive and entrancing for children and pets. Paraffin oil also looks much like water. Keep your oil and your oil lamps and candles out of reach of children and pets to avoid mistaken ingestion or burn from occurring.
Firefly Fuel says “yes!” to the question: are oil lamps safe indoors? With the proper oil lamp safety measures and our Firefly Fuel lamp oil for indoors, you can burn your lamps inside with e
