Let's look at both of these concerns. At PartyLite we are proud of our products and stand firmly behind the quality of our candles and accessories. Our candles are the best on the market, made of highly refined food grade paraffin. Our wicks do NOT contain lead. They are made of unbleached cotton, or a cotton and paper combination, depending on the type of candle.
Soot is a natural by-product when things are burned.
Fireplaces, furnaces, even cooking can cause soot. At PartyLite, we conduct extensive, on-going laboratory testing to help ensure safety and quality. Our candles burn with a minimum of soot. These media reports point customers in one direction - if you want to ensure that the candles you burn are safe, you need to buy quality products and learn the proper techniques for burning them. We are working very hard to develop our GWIN website into the best resource possible for our members.