Why Have Wax Melts Become So Popular?

Just like scented candles, wax melts are aromatic compounds that are usually used to fill a room (small or large) with fragrance. In order to release the fragrance trapped inside of the wax melts, the wax melts have to be melted. The device that’s used for melting wax in order to release its fragrance is known as a wax melter for candle warmers.

Wax melts are becoming more and more popular as they are being used in more homes and offices. But why? Why are they gaining such popularity? Why do people prefer wax melts to scented candles even though they both carry out or perform the same jobs?

If you have ever pondered why wax melts are so popular, then this article was written specifically with you in mind. In today’s article, we’ll be looking at the reasons why wax melts have grown in popularity over the years.

But before that, let’s look at what wax melts are in detail.

What are wax melts?

Wax melts are simply pieces of fragrant wax that melt and release a strong scent or aroma into the area around it when heated. 

The scented wax is often heated with a wax burner which causes it to melt into a pool of liquid wax. The melted wax (liquid wax) then releases the strong scent that was trapped inside the pieces of fragrant wax into a room and beyond.

Candles are a lot older than wax melts as wax melts were created as a method to utilize the excess wax left over by candle makers. Unlike candles which have origins that go as far back as 5000 years ago, wax melts are a new concept. A new concept that has grown in popularity in recent years with no signs of abating.

Why have wax melts become so popular?

There are a lot of reasons why wax melts have grown in popularity over the years and why people have come to love them so much. In this section, we’ll be looking at some of the reasons why wax melts have become so popular.

They are flame-free

According to the National Fire Protection Association, fires caused by or related to candles have caused an estimated $278 million in direct property damage in just 4 years (2014-2018). Although decorative candles are beautiful, the exposed flames pose a risk of catching on to something flammable by accident—for this reason, scented candles are not allowed in offices and working environments. 

Unlike candles that require a flame to work, wax melts require electricity, which is much safer. The electric wax melts warmer uses a small light bulb or a built-in ceramic heater that’s located inside the warmers for heating or warming the scented wax cubes, tarts, or melts. With the built-in ceramic heaters, your wax melts can be heated and the scents locked inside released in as little as 5-10 minutes.

They are more solidly aromatic 

Wax melts are more solidly aromatic when compared to candles because they release scents when being heated with a lower amount of heat. Unlike their counterpart (candles), wax melts release their fragrance without burning the oils which makes the fragrance last or linger longer. Since wax melts require a lesser amount of heat, they are also a cheaper option. 

They are convenient and easy to use

Wax melts are convenient because they come in different shapes (e.g. cubes) that can be carried easily. This means that you can carry them to any location and use them anywhere because they don’t require matches or lighters, which plays a major role in reducing air pollution. 

The scent from wax melts can be controlled

The scent from wax melt can be controlled. Depending on preference—that’s if you prefer light or heavy scents—you can control the scent your wax melts give off by cutting your wax melts into smaller pieces before heating them. This way, if you want more fragrance, all you have to do is add more of the pieces to your wax melter.