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Electric Wax Burners vs Tea Light Wax Burners

How they work Electric wax burners plug into the wall and use a bulb or heated plate to warm the wax. The one I use now is a 40W Edison style burner, and it gives a steady gentle heat that slowly heats sizzlers and fills the room with scent. Tea light burners work with a […]

How To Store Wax Melts During Summer

Summer is a lovely time of year but for your wax melts, it can be a real problem. Heat, sunlight and humidity can damage your melts before you even get a chance to use them. The good news is that proper wax melt storage is simple. A few small changes can keep your melts in […]

Is It Safe to Leave a Wax Burner On When You Leave the House?

The other day, I was rushing out of the house at the last minute and completely forgot that I had a tealight lit under one of my wax burners. It wasn’t until I got home 3 hours later that I realised the tealight was still lit and my sizzlers were still filling the house with […]

Why Sizzlers Are a Busy Parent’s Ultimate Home Fragrance Hack

Picture this – You’ve just survived a brutal shift at work, battled traffic, done a clean for the weekend and finally got the kids settled. You desperately want to unwind, kick your shoes off and fill your home with a relaxing scent. Then you look over at your wax burner. It’s full of old, hardened […]

Can Wax Burners Start Fires? Wax Melt Safety Guide

Wax burners make your home smell great and feel cosy but can they start fires? This is something one of our customers asked after hearing their wax burner making cracking noises. They can but especially if they’re not used correctly. The good news is that wax melts, sizzlers, gel melts etc themselves are very safe. […]

How to Get Rid of Dog Smell in Your House

If you love your dog but hate the dog house smell, you are not alone. Many pet owners feel like they are losing a battle against stinky oils and fur. To fix it, firstly you need to stop covering the smell and start removing the cause. Why Does My House Smell Like a Dog? Most […]

Are Wax Melts and Sizzlers Safe for Birds?

We all love a home that smells like fresh laundry or seasonal spices but for bird owners picking the right home fragrance is a big deal. Birds have very delicate respiratory systems and what smells like good scent to us can be overwhelming and smothering for them. If you’re wondering whether wax melts or sizzlers […]

The Best Low Intensity Scents for Sensitive Homes

Do strong perfume scents give you a headache? You are not alone. Many people all around the world have a sensitive nose. For some, a strongly scented candle can cause a migraine or a feeling of being overwhelmed but it is still possible to have a fresh-smelling home without the stress. The secret is deliberately […]

Do Wax Melts Expire, Go Off or Have a Best Before Date?

If you love a beautifully scented home, you likely have a stash of wax melts. But do they actually go off? Can they lose their scent strength if they sit in a drawer for too long? In this guide, we will break down the truth about wax melts. We will also look at a mess-free […]

Why Does My Wax Melt Crackle? Common Causes & Easy Fixes

Why Your Wax or Sizzlers are Popping If you hear a light popping or crackling from your wax burner, the most likely culprit is a tiny bit of moisture trapped within the wax or scented crystals. This often happens if they were stored in a more humid area, like a bathroom or kitchen or if […]