How To Use Wax Melts Like A Pro
🕯️ How to Use Wax Melts Like a Pro: The Ultimate Wax Melt Guide
If you love filling your home with beautiful fragrance, wax melts are a must-have. They're strong, long-lasting, and a cleaner alternative to candles – but are you using them to their full potential? In this guide, we’ll show you how to use wax melts like a pro, with tips and tricks to get the most out of your warmer and your favourite scents.
Whether you're brand new to home fragrance or looking to perfect your routine, here's everything you need to know.
1. 💡 Choose the Right Wax Melt Warmer
The first step in using wax melts properly is picking the right burner. There are two main types:
- Electric wax melt warmers: These plug into the wall and gently warm the wax using a small heating plate or bulb. Ideal for a slow, even scent release.
- Tealight wax melt burners: These use a small unscented tealight candle underneath a ceramic or glass dish. They create a stronger scent throw, faster.
💬 Best tip? Make sure your wax melt burner has a shallow, but wide dish – this helps your melts melt faster and scent your space more effectively.
2. 🧊 How Much Wax to Use
Not sure how much wax to pop in the burner? A little goes a long way.
- Use 1–2 cubes from a wax melt clam, segment pot or scoopable tub.
- Don’t overfill the burner – this can reduce scent throw and cause spillage.
- Store your wax melts in a cool, dark place to preserve the fragrance.
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3. 🧽 How to Change Wax Melts the Easy Way
When your wax is no longer releasing fragrance, it’s time to change it. Here's how to change your wax melts like a pro:
✅ Cotton Wool Method
While the wax is still melted, carefully drop in a few cotton wool pads to soak up the wax. Once absorbed, wipe out the burner dish with a paper towel or clean cloth.
✅ Slide-Out Method
Light a tealight under the hardened wax for 30 seconds only – just enough to slightly loosen it. Then, gently slide the wax out in one piece.
⚠️ Never pour wax down the sink or toilet – it can block your pipes!
4. ⏳ How Long Do Wax Melts Last?
The scent strength and longevity of your wax melt will vary depending on:
- The quality of the wax and fragrance oil
- The type of burner
- The size of the wax segment
As a general rule, expect between 12–18 hours of fragrance per segment. High-quality wax melts (like ours 😉) often last even longer.
Once the scent fades, replace with a new wax melt to keep your home smelling incredible.
5. 🔥 Wax Melt Safety Tips
Here’s how to safely use wax melts at home:
- Never leave a tealight burner unattended or burning overnight
- Keep your burner on a heat-resistant surface
- Always place burners away from children, pets, and anything flammable
- Only use 4-hour tealights in ceramic burners – anything longer can overheat
🧯 Safety first – always follow the instructions included with your wax melt burner.
6. 💖 Mix and Match Scents Like a Pro
Want to try something fun? Blend your wax melts to create your own custom fragrance. Mix two different scents in the dish (like Vanilla Bean and Fresh Linen, or Peach Lemonade and Coconut Sorbet) to create something totally unique.
🌟 Top Tip: Try our Bespoke Wax Melt Pie and create your own signature blend – we’ll even label it with your chosen name!
Final Thoughts: Your Home, Your Signature Scent
Using wax melts is one of the easiest (and most indulgent) ways to bring warmth, joy and character into your space. From stress-relieving lavender blends to sweet, nostalgic bakeshop scents, wax melts let you shape the vibe of your home in minutes.
Now you know how to use wax melts like a pro – the only question is, which scent will you melt next?
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