How To Use Scented Wax Melts, Cubes, & Tarts

How To Use Scented Wax Melts, Cubes, & Tarts

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Wax melts and tarts have recently been seen moving into major retail stores. However, not everyone is familiar with this candle alternative, leaving customers asking, “How do you use wax melts?" 

Candles are great for their smell and their ambiance; however, there are times when you don’t want to keep track of the flame or having to trim the wick. Wax melts, cubes, and tarts are meltable wax chunks that are warmed to release scent. Wax melts are scented bite-sized chunks of wax that are a flame-free, convenient way to fragrance your home! Wax melts are placed in a wax warmer, and melted with the wax warmer which usually has a ceramic heater or light bulb included with the warmer. To make this process easy, we have broken it down into a few simple steps. 

 

 

#1. Find a Wax Melt or Tart Warmer

Using wax melts, tarts, or cubes requires a wax warmer. Wax melt or tart warmers come in a variety of shapes, styles, and designs. It’s imperative to use a wax warmer or burner specifically designed for wax melts, because any other type of warmer can reach temperatures much higher than designed for your wax melts, and this will quickly burn out your scent. It can also be dangerous to use a melter or burner that is not designed for wax melting.

Wax Warmer Designed for Wax Melts, Tarts & Cubes

 

#2. Read the Instructions

Open the packaging of your wax warmer and read the instructions and safety information that came with your new warmer. This is to ensure that you get the best use out of your wax melts, cubes, or tarts. Some wax warmers use a light bulb to melt the wax, while other wax warmers use a ceramic heater that is built-in the warmer. If you have an electric warmer that comes with a light bulb, make sure to remove the plastic from around the bulb before you start melting. Wipe down the top of your wax warmer, or if you're using a wax warmer liner, place the liner on top of your wax warmer. If the pieces of your wax warmer are separate, set the bowl atop the base. If you're using a wax warmer with a silicone dish, you do not need to put an additional wax liner or popper inside the dish! 

Wax Warmers With A Built In Silicone Dish 

 

 #3. Choose your Wax Melts, Place a Wax Melt Inside the Warmer

To use your wax melts, cubes, or tarts, you need to check to see whether your wax is already broken apart into smaller sizes. If your wax melts come in the form of wax cubes, break off a piece (approximately 1 oz) and place it inside the warmer. For wax cubes, try not to use more than one melt at a time. If you are using smaller melts or Happy Wax wax melt bears, you can use 2–3 bears depending on your desired fragrance intensity. Once you have placed the wax melts in the burner, do not add water or oil to your wax melts.

 

Place Wax Melt or Cube in Wax Warmer

 


For a More Saturated Scent, Use 2–3 Wax Melt Bears

 

#4. Turn on Your Warmer

To begin using your scented wax melts, cubes, or tarts, you will first need to turn your wax warmer on. If you have an electric warmer, find a safe space to begin your warming process and plug the electric warmer into any electrical outlet. Do not allow the cord to hang over the edge of a table or counter, and make sure the cord is not in contact with any hot surfaces. Press the “on” switch to activate your warmer, or follow the instructions that came with your warmer. If your warmer doesn’t have a timer, you will need to make sure you set an additional alarm or timer to keep track of how much wax you are using; you may also want to watch your warmer carefully, as some wax tends to overflow. If you have a wax melt warmer with a built-in timer, go ahead and set the timer to your desired time. Make sure not to move your warmer when it is holding a container of hot wax. Once you have turned your warmer "On" the wax will begin to melt and your room will be filled with fragrance!

Wax Warmer With a 3-6-9 Hour Auto Shut Off Timer 

 

#5. Turn the Wax Warmer Off

Once you are done using your scented wax melts, cubes, or tarts, you will need to make sure your wax warmer is turned off, especially if you don't have a wax warmer with a built-in timer. After you have switched your warmer to its "off" setting, disconnect it from the wall by gripping the plug from its base; never pull the cord to disconnect. Wait for the wax to get cold and solidify before removing the used wax from your warmer (read our blog post about how to change wax in your melter with no mess to learn more).  

 

Wax Warmer With An Auto Shut Off Timer 

 

#6. Remove Your Wax

Once the wax has cooled, you will either need to scrape the wax out of your melting dish, discard the liner, or—if you have a warmer with a silicone dish—gently nudge your dish from behind to pop the wax out! Just be sure not to discard used wax down the drain. To clean your wax warmer, take a paper towel and wipe down the area where you inserted the wax. For an easy clean, you can use a drop of baby oil. You can also use a warm, moist, soapy sponge or soft cloth to clean the dish inside. Wipe down with a soft cloth. Never use abrasive cleaners that can cause wear and tear to your wax warmers. 

Easily change scents with wax warmers that include Silicone Dish

 

#7. You Can Reuse Your Scented Wax Cubes, Tarts, or Melts

Melted wax does not evaporate; only the scent dissipates, so make sure to remove the used wax from your warmer before adding a new cube If using Happy Wax melts, 2-3 wax melts generally yield about 8 hours of fragrance. You are welcome to reuse the wax as many times as you want until the fragrance dissipates. If the scent has faded and you want to make the most of your wax, you can reuse the wax in a plethora of environmentally friendly ways! Happy Wax soy wax melts are even biodegradable. 

 

Check Out Easy To Use Wax Melt Starter Kits! 

9 comments

Happy Wax

Happy Wax

Hi Krystal! We recommend using 2 wax melt bears for 8 hours of fragrance. You can reuse our wax melts as many times as you’d like until the scent fades.

Hi Krystal! We recommend using 2 wax melt bears for 8 hours of fragrance. You can reuse our wax melts as many times as you’d like until the scent fades.

Krystal A

Krystal A

1st purchase love it already BUT I have two cubes in dish/warmer how long can I leave it
warming? thank you

1st purchase love it already BUT I have two cubes in dish/warmer how long can I leave it
warming? thank you

Stephen

Stephen

Do you have a list of tried and true good smelling mixes of your waxes. Maybe the most popular that you’ve come with or the customers would be really helpful. Your fragrances are awesome but I’d love to try mixing some but don’t want spend an arm and a leg on buying many different fragrances just trying to find a good mixture. Thanks for your help

Do you have a list of tried and true good smelling mixes of your waxes. Maybe the most popular that you’ve come with or the customers would be really helpful. Your fragrances are awesome but I’d love to try mixing some but don’t want spend an arm and a leg on buying many different fragrances just trying to find a good mixture. Thanks for your help

Happy Wax

Happy Wax

Thanks Dianne we are so glad to hear that!

Thanks Dianne we are so glad to hear that!

Ryun

Ryun

We use oil drops. ( many types) but my roommate says its to strong of a smell..what can we add to the scented oil to bring down the strength.? I thought a non scented oil like coconut oil would be an idea..any suggestions..?? we can’t use the wax type,they are to weak! Thanks! Ryun

We use oil drops. ( many types) but my roommate says its to strong of a smell..what can we add to the scented oil to bring down the strength.? I thought a non scented oil like coconut oil would be an idea..any suggestions..?? we can’t use the wax type,they are to weak! Thanks! Ryun

Kyle

Kyle

Recently purchased a signature warmer and 2 outlet ones I LOVE the silicone to remove the wax and the melts are awesome I’m loving this brand and I’ve tried so many!

Recently purchased a signature warmer and 2 outlet ones I LOVE the silicone to remove the wax and the melts are awesome I’m loving this brand and I’ve tried so many!

Monica Woodson

Monica Woodson

This is the first warmer I’ve had with a silicon dish do I need to put the ceramic dish in first and then the silicone dish or do I just use the silicone I have a lightbulb warmer with the timer

This is the first warmer I’ve had with a silicon dish do I need to put the ceramic dish in first and then the silicone dish or do I just use the silicone I have a lightbulb warmer with the timer

Chris

Chris

I ordered the bear melts, how long before the smell dissipates before you have to put new ones in? I like a strong scent, do these have a strong scent? I ordered the baby powder, I think the fresh mix combo. Any information would be greatly appreciated

I ordered the bear melts, how long before the smell dissipates before you have to put new ones in? I like a strong scent, do these have a strong scent? I ordered the baby powder, I think the fresh mix combo. Any information would be greatly appreciated

Dianne

Dianne

Happy Wax is the first melts I have ever used and I love them. I have a hard time with scents, the three I purchased were great. My daughter uses melts all the time, she wants to get the ones I use as the are perfect scents. Thanks for such a great product!!!!

Happy Wax is the first melts I have ever used and I love them. I have a hard time with scents, the three I purchased were great. My daughter uses melts all the time, she wants to get the ones I use as the are perfect scents. Thanks for such a great product!!!!

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