All About Wax Melts
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All About Wax melts
Why Use Wax melts
If you've seen soy wax melts in your nearest boutique, retailer, or trending on social media, you may be left asking "What do you do with wax melts?" Wax tarts, melts or cubes are scented pieces of wax without a wick that are melted to release home fragrance. Wax melts are placed in a warmer and are gradually warmed to melt the wax and fill your home with aroma. Wax melts are perfect if you’re unsure whether you’ll like a fragrance enough to buy a candle, as they come in smaller chunks or shapes. Wax melts have also been proven to save money and last longer than a standard 16-oz. candle. Unlike candles, the wax does not evaporate; only the scent dissipates. Once you can no longer smell the fragrance, you can throw away your used wax and start a new scent.
#1. Use Wax Melts for Home Fragrance
Wax melts fall under the home fragrance category and work by using a heat source to release scent into the air. Much like candles, wax melts, cubes, and tarts are used to produce room-filling aroma in minutes. Wax melts and candles both use a combination of essential oils, fragrance oils, and wax to release scent upon being warmed. Just like candles, wax melts can come in a variety of shapes, scents, and colors!
#2. Use Wax Melts To Replace Candles
With candles, the heat from the ignited wick is what allows the fragrance or essential oil in the candle to release scent. With wax melts, the heat comes from underneath the wax, usually via a small bulb of 25–15 watts; the wax slowly melts, releasing the infused fragrance oils without the flame. Because wax melts are flame-free, you will need to ensure that you have a wax melt warmer to activate your wax melts, tarts, or cubes. Unlike candles, the wax melts/tarts act as a carrier for the fragrance oil and do not evaporate when melted. The scent eventually fades away, but the unscented wax will still remain in your melter until you change the used wax and replace it with new Other reasons to replace candles with wax melts include rising health concerns regarding candles releasing cancer-causing agents, respiratory issues with soot, and carcinogens released from paraffin wax. Many people have turned to wax melts as a healthy alternative to candles and aerosol air fresheners. A 2001 EPA study also showed that candles with more fragrance in them subsequently produced more soot, and the agency suggested choosing unscented candles to reduce this. Black soot is dispersed immediately upon blowing out a candle, and it can get caught in your air vents or darken walls and ceilings over time. Wax melts can give you all the luxuries of a candle while eliminating these dangers. Most companies also offer an alternative to that “candle flame glow” by incorporating a dim light bulb to create the same ambiance of a candle flame. Some companies have also gone a step further to mimic the candle flame by incorporating a translucent red silicone top. wax melts.
How To Clean Your Wax Melter Or Warmer
There’s one simple thing that people seem to want to know when it comes to melting scented wax melts (or candle melts) in a wax warmer: how to clean a wax warmer and change out scents without making a mess. If you’re eager to start using your new wax melts and wax warmers, we have a few tricks on how to clean a wax warmer like a pro.
#1. Traditional Wax Melt Removal
Historically, there are two ways that you can remove your used wax melts in order to start anew. We call it the hot or cold method—or liquid or hard.
If your warmer has been on and your wax is liquid, take two cotton balls, set them in the warmer, let it absorb, and discard cotton balls into the trash can. This is perfect for the warmers without removable lids, plugins, and if you have too much going on in your mind to remember to change the wax. Then take a paper towel and wipe the little bit that is left.
If your wax warmer is not on and the wax has hardened, we think it is easier to remove it by turning the warmer back on so the wax at least loosens in the warmer and is easier to remove as a solid piece! Use a scraper to help with this so you don’t burn your fingers, and be sure to wipe it down with a paper towel.
#2. Use a Wax Warmer Liner or Wax Popper
Now there is an even easier way to remove wax from your scented wax warmer—using a "wax warmer popper liner" or "wax warmer liner." Popper liners are convenient—simply put a popper liner in your wax warmer tray, insert any sort of scented wax into the popper, and enjoy. There are two different types of wax warmer liners you can choose from based on how you prefer to clean your wax warmer: reusable and disposable. With reusable popper liners, you don't have to worry about additional costs or harmful environmental waste. The poppers are leak-proof and allow you to melt and enjoy the scent without the fuss and mess of cleaning out your wax warmer trays. You can now quickly and easily change your wax from your warmers.
***If your wax still has some scent to it, save it in your pouch to use another time! You can reuse your wax as many times as you'd like until the fragrance is gone. If you're ready to let go of the wax, simply toss it in the waste bin. Don’t worry: our soy wax melts are completely compostable and biodegradable. Do not discard your wax in the sink or down the drain! After you've discarded your wax, simply rinse out your silicone dish with warm water, wipe it dry, load it up with fresh wax melts and enjoy!
Check Out Our Wax Warmers
Wax warmers slowly warm and melt your scented wax cubes. While wax melts can give off a faint scent when cold, wax melt warmers are the heat source needed to fill a room with a sweet or savory aroma. Wax warmers come in various shapes and sizes, so you can choose the style that works for you. At Sierra Vista Candle Company, we have multiple wax melt warmers available with unique features to help you get the most out of your wax melts.
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