You also don’t need many to get a fire started – three or four would be fine depending on how big your fire/bbq is – also factor damp – yes these will even burn strong enough for charcoal that you’ve let get damp – somehow on my Uniflame charcoal bbq the charcoal got damp in the cupboard under the grill, and these still got the charcoal going!

Our refined paraffin wax is a safe and non-toxic material that is commonly used in household items like candles and cosmetics. So now we’ve covered all the main considerations and we’re firing on all cylinders, it’s on to our top 10 recommendations. I have to tell you the previous eco firelighters ( Homefire) I had top spot are superb, but the second place Natural Eco Wood Firelighters I tested this time round represent too much value to ignore and are taking top spot for this year.They can be made from a variety of natural fibres such as wood wool, wood shavings, natural waxes and other plant materials. We also threw in the remains of our paper, torn into pieces, and the old wicks from our melted candles. It is the season for hot chocolate, fluffy blankets, hot water bottles and curling up in front of a roaring fire. Firelighters can save a lot of time on busy mornings, or when you come in from the cold after a hard day’s work.

More on how to use them in your BBQ, pizza oven, wood stoves, open fire, campfires, or to start a fire in your beekeeping smoker below. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page. While these have fantastic credentials, they take a little longer than expected to light, although once they do catch, they work very well and get your fire going in no time. A quick note that if you use the disposable cupcake wrappers you can make and pack a whole heap fast. It’s worth saying that these are slightly more expensive for a pack of 50 compared to the previous product.This shouldn’t put you off though as this is the case with all firelighters, and is great as there isn’t too much packaging so good for the environment. There are a few pins that I come across again and again, and each time a little voice in my head says ‘I wonder if that really works?