text: why would ne1 invent the candle snuffer? remember the old method.... blowing it out... it really takes the wind out of u. the candle snuffer is excellent so that the candle wax(hot) doesn't blow about.  who likes to get that splatted on ya? it suppose to also keep the wick in the upright position. i find myself always having to dig my wick out of the wax. i need a candle snuffer...:-)