Straight answers about wax melts, warmers and candles: 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 and candle.
Wax melts
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.
Candles
Are candles bad for you?
What a burning candle puts in the air, what to look for on the label, and how to choose non-toxic candles.
Best candle scents for your home
Our best sellers all year, for Christmas and for fall, and how to pick a scent for each room.
How to fix candle tunneling
The foil trick, plus how to burn, trim and put out a candle for a clean, even burn.
Do candles expire?
How long candles last, the signs one is past its best, and how to store them.
How to get wax out of a candle jar
Three easy ways to clean out an empty jar, and clever ways to reuse it.
Soy vs beeswax vs paraffin candles
How the three waxes compare on source, scent, burn and price.
Can you bring candles on a plane?
TSA rules for candles, and how to pack one so it arrives in one piece.