Are wax melts more cost effective? Are they safer than candles? Which gives off better scent throw?
A wax melt is similar to a candle, but instead of having a wick, it is gradually heated over a tealight or lightbulb using a wax melt burner to release its fragrance. Here are a few reasons why we think wax melts should be a must-have in your home.
Cost + burn time:
- A tea light works out to just 50p and at £4 per clamshell, you could be spending more than double for the same amount of burn time in a candle!
- Timeless Aromas clamshells has up to 50 hour burn time and most candles are up to 40 hours. So wax melts give off a longer scent throw.
- The wax melters are also completely reusable, allowing you to change the wax whenever you want without affecting your home's appearance or even swapping them with friends.
Safety:
When using candles, you should think about the safety of your home more and keep them away from anything flammable or where they could be knocked, as well as pets, children, and anything that could collect soot. Although this is true to some extent with tealight burners, electric wax melters come in a variety of shapes and sizes, from tabletop models like these to plug-in models that allow you more versatility. Electric burners can be utilised with better peace of mind because they do not have a bare flame and require lower temperatures.
Wax Melts, on the other hand, can be used without any naked flames by using an electric melter, which creates no soot. If you use a tealight wax melter, we always recommend choosing a 4 hour unscented tealight for safety reasons, as this frequently amounts to one burning duration and hence single usage, reducing the need for candle maintenance such as wick trimming.