How to Use Wax Melts: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide

To use a wax melt, place it in the top dish of a wax melter and light an unscented tealight underneath. As the wax warms and melts, it releases its fragrance. When the scent fades, let the wax cool and replace it.

What you need

• A wax melter, like our leaf ceramic melter ($20)
• Wax melts ($6.50 for a duo of two)
• Unscented tealights (about four hours each)

Step by step

1. Put the melter on a flat, heat-resistant surface, away from drafts.
2. Place one wax melt in the top dish. Do not add water.
3. Light an unscented tealight and place it underneath.
4. Enjoy the scent, and blow out the tealight before you leave the room.

How to change the wax

Let the wax cool and harden completely. Many people then warm the melter for a minute or two so the wax loosens, and slide it out. Never pour melted wax down the drain. Wipe the dish with a paper towel before adding a new melt.

How long do wax melts last?

Each of our duos holds two soya wax melts and gives up to 40 hours of fragrance in total. You can reuse the same melt over several sessions until the scent fades.

Safety tips

• Never leave a lit tealight unattended.
• Keep the melter away from children, pets and curtains.
• The melter gets hot. Let it cool before moving it.
• Follow the care instructions that come with your melter.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you use wax melts?

Place one melt in the top dish of a wax melter and light an unscented tealight underneath. The warm wax releases its scent.

Do you add water to a wax melter?

No. Wax melts are used on their own, without water.

Can you reuse wax melts?

Yes. Reuse the same melt until the scent fades, then replace it.

How do you remove old wax?

Let it harden, warm the melter briefly so the wax loosens, slide it out and wipe the dish. Never pour wax down the drain.