🤔 Torn Between Wax Melts and Sizzlers? Let’s Sort It
Wax melts have been the go-to for home fragrance lovers for yonks but now simmering granules, or as we and many others call them, Sizzlers, are shaking things up in the best way. If you’re wondering which is best for your home, let me explain. We’ll cover scent, safety, mess and a few cheeky extras.
🕯️ What Are Wax Melts Anyway?
Wax melts are little scented wax shapes you pop into a warmer. Once heated, they melt into a pool of lovely smelling liquid. Most are made from soy or paraffin wax with fragrance oils. They’ve been popular because they throw out a canny strong scent and are made by so many brands.
✨ So What Are Simmering Granules (Sizzlers)?
Sizzlers are crystals, usually salt based, soaked in fragrance and colour. Stick them in a burner like wax melts but they do not melt. Instead they gently warm up and release their scent. No messy puddles and super easy to clean. Smelty Sizzlers are proper highly scented pushing fragrance load to the max. Plus, we’ve got some scents you’ll not find anywhere else.
👃 Which Smells Stronger and Lasts Longer?
• Wax melts give a strong initial scent and can last 4 to 8 hours. But the scent fades over time and repeated melts. Some can even smell burnt if left too long.
• Sizzlers release scent fast and evenly. Smelty Sizzlers are made to be highly scented and release fragrance steadily. You can also top them up or mix scents for something new.
Honestly, both can fill a room but sizzlers win for steady, long lasting, no mess home fragrance. No need to faff around when the scent starts to fade.
🧹 Mess and Cleanup: Which Is Less Bother?
Here’s where things get interesting.
• Wax melts leave you with a pool of cooled wax. Getting rid of it can be a nightmare. You might need to scrape it out or use cotton wool. Spill it and it could ruin carpets or furniture.
• Sizzlers when the scent has evaporated off stay mostly dry. Once the scent’s gone just tip them away. Spill some? Hoover them up and your vacuum will smell lush for ages. Very little residue is left behind either.
If you love a tidy burner with zero faff and the ability to quickly switch scents, sizzlers are your best mate.
🐾 Safety: Family and Pet Friendly?
• Wax melts can cause burns if knocked over. Hot wax on kids or pets is a no-no. Some cheap ones also give off soot.
• Sizzlers never turn into liquid so burns are much less likely. If they get knocked over, they’ll just scatter. Smelty Sizzlers are vegan, cruelty free, and made with safe ingredients.
Both need heat so normal safety applies but sizzlers remove the hot wax risk. If pets are your concern, have a look at our “Are Sizzlers Pet-Safe?” article.
👌 Which Is Easier to Use?
Wax melts are simple enough but changing scents means dealing with leftover wax. Sizzlers? Just pour the old granules out and tip new ones in. You can even control how strong the scent is by adding more or less. Fancy a strong scent? Chuck in two teaspoons. Want it light? Use half. Dead easy. Sizzlers are more customisable to your personal home scent needs.
💰 Cost and Value: Which Saves You More?
Wax melts can cost £3 to £5 for six cubes. Sizzlers come in bags for less at around £1.49 per pack and you only use what you need each time. Smelty Sizzlers start at just £1.39 for a 50g pack. Proper bargain. Plus, no wasted wax once the scent fades. Just lovely smelling granules and better value in the long run.
🏆 The Verdict
If you want a strong, no mess, family friendly scent experience, sizzlers are where it’s at. Wax melts might have the edge on familiarity but sizzlers offer more convenience and less hassle. Loads of home fragrance fans across the UK are making the switch to Smelty Sizzlers and never looking back.
Still loyal to your wax melts? That’s fine. But why not give Smelty Sizzlers a go and see which you prefer? Head to our Sizzlers collection and grab yourself a proper lush scent you won’t find anywhere else. Go on. Treat your home.
