Wax Melt Guides

Straight answers about wax melts and warmers: how to use them, what is in them, and how to keep your home and pets comfortable. Written by the people who hand-pour every Candlecopia melt.

How to use wax melts

Step by step: how many cubes to use, how long to leave a warmer on, and when to change the wax.

How long do wax melts last?

Why the scent fades, why you stop noticing it, and how to get more from every cube.

How to clean a wax warmer

Three easy ways to get old wax out, and how to start fresh with a new scent.

Wax melts vs candles

How they compare on flame, scent and mood, and when each one is the better pick.

Are wax melts toxic?

What is in a wax melt, what to look for on the label, and how to choose non-toxic wax melts.

Are wax melts safe for cats and dogs?

Which fragrance notes to avoid around pets, which are lower risk, and where to put a warmer.