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UK mainland
Free UK delivery.
Orders below £200 are sent with Royal Mail on a 3-5 day service free of charge.
All orders £200 and above are sent next day delivery free of charge with DPD subject to availability. This excludes weekends.
Europe and Rest of World
Free delivery available to most countries based on minimum order spend.
Duty and taxes are included in the shipping fee.
Delivery time is approximately 7-14 working days for Europe and the rest of the world.
We are delighted to say that we have thousands of UK and international customers who are very happy with their purchase from Hampton and Astley.
We want you to be delighted with your purchase too. Therefore if you are not completely satisfied then please get in touch and we will do what it takes to make it right.
You can contact us by emailing hello@hamptonandastley.com and we will get back to you within 24 hours and often, a lot sooner.
Or, by calling us on 01782 916932 (9am - midday, Monday - Friday).
We’re sure you’ll love what you’ve ordered but if you’re not completely satisfied please do get in touch with us at hello@hamptonandastley.com or call 01782 916932 (9am - midday, Monday - Friday) and we will do what it takes to make it right.
All of our products can be returned or exchanged within 30 days and include an additional 1-year warranty. Returns will be refunded in the original payment method or store credit.
At Hampton and Astley, we're passionate about creating stylish, luxury products that perform brilliantly and always delight our customers.
It all started in 2017, when our founder Caroline bought a 'luxury' bathroom towel from a well-known high street store. Disappointed by its lack of absorbency, she set about designing her own Egyptian cotton range, to be irresistibly soft, fluffy and, of course, super absorbent.
Since introducing our very first collection we've added silky-soft bedding, award-winning natural wax scented candles, sumptuous throws and luxury spa-inspired bath robes. And, we've got plans for even more...
Read our thousands of 5 star product reviews or take a peek at our Excellent rating on Trustpilot
Free UK delivery. Easy returns.
Pay later with Klarna
UK mainland
Free UK delivery.
Orders below £200 are sent with Royal Mail on a 3-5 day service free of charge.
All orders £200 and above are sent next day delivery free of charge with DPD subject to availability. This excludes weekends.
Europe and Rest of World
Free delivery available to most countries based on minimum order spend.
Duty and taxes are included in the shipping fee.
Delivery time is approximately 7-14 working days for Europe and the rest of the world.
We are delighted to say that we have thousands of UK and international customers who are very happy with their purchase from Hampton and Astley.
We want you to be delighted with your purchase too. Therefore if you are not completely satisfied then please get in touch and we will do what it takes to make it right.
You can contact us by emailing hello@hamptonandastley.com and we will get back to you within 24 hours and often, a lot sooner.
Or, by calling us on 01782 916932 (9am - midday, Monday - Friday).
We’re sure you’ll love what you’ve ordered but if you’re not completely satisfied please do get in touch with us at hello@hamptonandastley.com or call 01782 916932 (9am - midday, Monday - Friday) and we will do what it takes to make it right.
All of our products can be returned or exchanged within 30 days and include an additional 1-year warranty. Returns will be refunded in the original payment method or store credit.
At Hampton and Astley, we're passionate about creating stylish, luxury products that perform brilliantly and always delight our customers.
It all started in 2017, when our founder Caroline bought a 'luxury' bathroom towel from a well-known high street store. Disappointed by its lack of absorbency, she set about designing her own Egyptian cotton range, to be irresistibly soft, fluffy and, of course, super absorbent.
Since introducing our very first collection we've added silky-soft bedding, award-winning natural wax scented candles, sumptuous throws and luxury spa-inspired bath robes. And, we've got plans for even more...
Read our thousands of 5 star product reviews or take a peek at our Excellent rating on Trustpilot
March 02, 2020 2 min read
Since the government launched a new Clean Air Strategy in early 2019, questions have been raised about the possible effects on health of using wood burning stoves, cleaning products and even scented candles in the home.
So should candle-lovers be concerned? The good news is that a high quality, well-made candle that is properly burned will burn cleanly and safely. So you can enjoy a stress-free candle experience, if you choose carefully and then follow a few simple guidelines when you light up...
Natural wax
Choose 100% natural wax candles (e.g. soy wax or beeswax) instead of paraffin wax, which is a by-product of the petroleum industry. Studies have shown that paraffin wax candles can create fumes containing toluene and benzene, which are chemicals that have been linked to lung cancer and asthma. Be wary of unspecified wax 'blends' as some candle makers mix paraffin with natural wax.
No draughts
Never place your candle in a draughty location, as air currents can disturb the flame and cause it to give off wisps of smoke and soot. A properly burning candle has a steady, tear-drop shaped flame that doesn't smoke or flicker.
Keep it trim
Keep your candle's wick well trimmed, as if it gets too long it may start to soot. Once it's cooled, use a wick-cutter or a small pair of scissors to trim it back to a quarter of an inch.
Core-less wick
Look for candles with core-less wicks as they give a cleaner burn. In candles with cored wicks, the cotton wick material is wrapped around another substance, creating more soot.
Clean it up
Make sure the pool of hot wax in the middle of the candle is clear of any debris, like dead matches or bits of wick, as these can give off smoke.
Ventilate
Make sure there's adequate ventilation in your room and don't have too many candles lit at once in a small, enclosed space.
Time it
Check your candle maker's guidelines for their recommended maximum safe burn time, but as a guideline don't burn it for more than four hours at a time. If you choose a good quality candle with a strong fragrance throw, then you won't have to burn it for as long to fill your room with aroma. This also has the benefit of making your candle last longer.
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