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We use the term burn time to describe how long a wax melt or candle will last and fragrance a room for. 

The production process, quality of wax and oil used, and how a consumer takes care of the melts are all big factors in the length of burn time. A single Henry & Co Wax Melt will burn for a minimum of 8 hours. 

However, some of our stronger fragrances like Mango Nectar, Rose, Jasmine & Ylang Ylang and Lemongrass & Ginger will last even longer. 

To get the most out of your Henry & Co Wax Melts, store them in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight. 

When you are burning a wax melt it is important to choose the correct type of burner, make sure that the burner is designed to melt wax melts and is not an oil burner. 

An oil burner is a lot smaller than a wax melt burner, meaning the bowl is a lot closer to the flame heating the wax melt – this causes the wax melt to burn too hot and even though you will get a strong hit of fragrance very quickly, you will not get the maximum burn time out of your product. 

We recommend placing 1 wax melt in the top of your melt burner, light a good quality 4 hour tealight in the base of your burner and melt for a minimum of 2 hours to get a strong fragrance through that will effectively fill a room. 

The number of times you can reuse your wax melt is completely up to you as it depends on how long you burn your wax melt each time you use it. 

A single Henry & Co Wax Melt will burn for a minimum of 8 hours. However, some of our stronger fragrances like Mango Nectar, Rose, Jasmine & Ylang Ylang and Lemongrass & Ginger will last even longer.

 We advise that you keep burning your wax melt until there is no aroma left coming from your burner, however there will still be wax left in the bowl of your wax melt burner. 

You can burn a wax melt for a few hours at a time, blow the tealight out when you're done and relight it again the next evening until the fragrance is lost. 

Not all wax melts are the same. Wax melts can be made from a large range of waxes from Soy, Paraffin, Beeswax, Coconut, Gel, Rapeseed or a combination blend of any of these. 

Our wax melts are made from a blend of soy and mineral wax. 

The mineral wax holds onto more fragrance giving you a stronger scent and fragrance throw while the soy wax has a lower melting point which makes the wax melt evenly and quickly giving you a strong fragrance instantly. 

This is why Henry & Co Wax melts have such a great fragrance throw and burns for many hours.

There are many things to consider when purchasing a wax melt burner: 

Does the design fit with your home aesthetic? Do you want a tealight or an electric melt warmer? What are the safety features? What is available in your budget?

 Once you have worked out what is important to you, you can start your research. 

Most people start their wax melt journey with a tealight burner, these are regularly available online and in most home fragrance stores at an affordable price point. 

When you are purchasing a wax melt it is important to choose the correct type of burner, make sure that the burner is designed to melt wax melts and is not an oil burner. 

An oil burner is a lot smaller than a wax melt burner, meaning the bowl is a lot closer to the flame heating the wax melt – this causes the wax melt to burn too hot and even though you will get a strong hit of fragrance very quickly, you will not get the maximum burn time out of your product. 

We recommend placing 1 wax melt in the top of your melt burner, light a good quality 4 hour tealight in the base of your burner and melt for a minimum of 2 hours to get a strong fragrance through that will effectively fill a room. 

Safety should always be your primary concern for melt warmers with a lot of electric burners now coming with built-in safety features, such as automatic shut-off capabilities and timers. 

These features ensure the melt warmer turns off after a specified period, reducing the risk of overheating or related hazards. 

Electric warmers are convenient and safe, as they use electricity to melt the wax. Tealight warmers, on the other hand, use a tealight candle to melt the wax melt. 

Your choice will depend on your preference for convenience versus aesthetics. Another thing this could depend on is the heat source and its intensity. 

While some electric warmers use a light bulb, others use a heating plate. 

Ensure the heat source provides enough warmth to melt the wax efficiently but is not so intense that it burns the wax or dissipates the fragrance too quickly as the hotter the burner is, the quicker the fragrance will melt meaning the scent will be lost faster. 

Another factor to consider is material and design, wax warmers come in a variety of materials and designs. Ceramic and glass options are popular for their aesthetic appeal. 

The final thing to consider before purchasing a wax burner is your budget. There is a wide range of wax melt warmers available in the market at various price points. 

While it might be tempting to opt for the cheapest option, consider the warmer’s quality, durability, and safety features before making a purchase. 

In conclusion, both tealight melt warmers and electric melt warmers work perfectly. An electric melt warmer will heat up and melt the wax quicker meaning you will smell your fragrance quicker, but some people prefer the atmosphere a flickering tealight gives. 

What ever melt warmer you choose, please make sure you never use it is there are signs of damage or wear and tear.

There is a place for both wax melts and candles as they both have different uses and qualities. 

A products fragrance throw comes from the surface area of the melted pool of wax. As a candle and a typical melt warmer have a similar size surface area you are going to get the same fragrance throw from each product. 

However, it does take a lot longer for a candle to melt so you will get your fragrance significantly quicker from a wax melt. 

A candle will last a lot longer than a wax melt, but wax melts are great for changing your fragrances more often, so you don’t get too used to the same scent in a space.

For storing wax melts, it is recommended to keep wax melts in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight. 

The right environment will prevent your wax melts from softening, melting and losing their scents. 

If you haven’t consumed all the fragrance in your wax melt after burning it for a few hours, but fancy a change in scent, you can reuse it. 

First, cool down the wax in the burner/melter until it solidifies. Then, light the tea light again or switch on the electrical wax melter and wait until the wax slightly softens and remove the wax melt disc from the burner safely. 

Finally, extinguish the tea light or switch off the melter and use kitchen towels to remove any remaining wax. 

You can then put the solidified wax back into a container or little bag to save and reuse the wax melt as you wish.

Be aware of where you are putting your melt warmer and that it is clean from dust or debris. 

Make sure your wax melts aren’t in reach of children and animals as wax melts can be a choking hazard for young children and pets if they ingest them. 

If you are using a tealight burner, make sure it isn’t near any loose fabrics such as curtains, furniture, bedding etc. For safety, always use a wax melter that is designed for wax melts. 

Do not use a oil burner, candle warmer or a hot plate to melt wax melts. These devices can get too hot and cause the wax to catch fire. Never leave a wax melt warmer unattended. 

If you must leave the room, turn off the wax melt warmer or unplug it. Do not burn wax melts for more than 8 hours as the burner can overheat and become a fire hazard. 

If melted wax touches the skin, it can cause burns, so it is important to not move the burner around whilst the wax is in liquid form. 

Some people may be allergic to the ingredients in wax melts. If you have allergies, it is important to always check the ingredients before use. 

All wax warmers available on the Henry & Co website are tested safe to use, however, we recommend you to not use your wax burner if it is broken, cracked or faulty and we would recommend buying a new burner for safety purposes.

You can! 

Mixing 2 fragrances of wax melts together is called mixology and you can create some beautiful and unique scents by choosing to burn 2 wax melts together at the same time. 

However, we recommend the best way to mix two fragrances together is to get a mixology wax melter burner which has 2 sections on top. 

This means you can place one wax melt in one half of the bowl and place the other way melt in the other half. 

Mixology wax melters can sometimes require 2 tealights underneath because it’s larger than a regular wax melter. 

The final step is to sit back and relax as you enjoy the brand-new fragrance combination you just created!

There are many ways people choose to clean out their wax melt burners. The best way to clean your wax melt warmer after use is to first blow out or turn off the warmer and wait for the wax to set and solidify. 

Then light the tealight or turn on the wax melt warmer for 30 seconds to a minute. After this time, the underneath of the wax melt will have softened, and you will be able to simply slide the disc of wax in whole out of the wax melter. 

Another way to remove wax melts from the burner is to wait for the wax to solidify and then place it in the freezer for a few minutes. 

Once you take it out, the wax melt should be able to pop straight out. And the final way we have seen is to soak up your melted wax with cotton pads or kitchen roll while it is still liquid. 

With any of these methods please be careful around hot melted wax, and always make sure the tealight is extinguished before handling your burner. 

Once removed it is important to then get a kitchen towel or a cotton wool pad to wipe the wax melter bowl to remove any of the wax melt that remains from the previous scent. 

This ensures that there will be no crossover in scents and the next time you use your wax melt melter, you will get only the fragrance that you have chosen. 

Once all the fragrance oil has burnt from your wax melt and it is no longer releasing fragrance, it is time for a change of fragrance. 

However, there will still be wax left in the top of your burner for you to clean. The easiest way to clean your wax melt warmer after use is to first blow out or turn off the warmer and wait for the wax to set and solidify. 

Then light the tealight or turn on the wax melt warmer for 30 seconds to a minute. 

After this time, the underneath of the wax melt will have softened, and you will be able to simply slide the disc of wax in whole out of the wax melter. 

Another way to remove wax melts from the burner is to wait for the wax to solidify and then place it in the freezer for a few minutes. 

And the final way we have seen is to soak up your melted wax with cotton pads or kitchen roll while it is still liquid. 

With any of these methods please be careful around hot melted wax, and always make sure the tealight is extinguished before handling your burner. 

Once you take it out, the wax melt should be able to pop straight out. Once removed it is important to then get a kitchen towel or a cotton wool pad to wipe the wax melter bowl to remove any of the wax melt that remains from the previous scent. 

This ensures that there will be no crossover in scents and the next time you use your wax melt melter, you will get only the fragrance that you have chosen. 

There is a correct way to burn a candle. It is important to make sure you're placing your candle on a flat surface, away from any drafts or other heat sources. 

Before you light your candle, you should trim your wick to 3-5mm before each burn using a wick trimmer or a scissors providing that the wax is high enough in the candle vessel. 

Another thing to make sure of is that there is no dust or debris in the wax of the candle as this can be a fire hazard and affect the burn of the candle. 

The best way to prevent anything getting on the wax of your candle is to replace the lid after use. 

Each time you burn your candle, have it burning for around 2-4 hours so the wax melts right to the edge of the glass meaning that the candle will not tunnel and you'll be able to use all the wax, making the most of your Henry & Co candles. 

If you don't burn your candles to the edges, you can cause a memory ring in the wax which then leads to tunnelling. 

This is where the wax can only melt as far as it was last burnt to, if it wasn’t melted to the edge of the jar, it will just tunnel straight down the middle. 

This will affect how much fragrance throw you get and reduce the burn time of the candle. 

When it comes to lighting your candles, it is best to use a long match or lighter allowing you to light your candles safely and more easily, especially if the wax is low down in the candle jar. 

It is important to keep candles away from any drafts, therefore, do not place your candles near an open window, fan or in a high traffic are as this can cause an uneven burn.

The best place to burn a candle is on a stable, heat-resistant surface. You should never leave a candle burning unattended and be sure to keep candles out of reach of children and animals. 

It is important to keep candles away from any drafts, therefore, do not place your candles near an open window or a fan, also avoid placing your candles near any flammable materials such as cushions, curtains and bedding.

 Another important precaution is not to burn two candles within 10cm of each other as this is a hazard. 

Don’t put burning candles under shelves. It’s easy to forget that there’s a lot of heat above a burning candle. 

Do not move candles around while they're lit because they could be very hot and you could also spill hot wax. 

Moving the candle while lit also holds the risk of you dropping it meaning it's a fire hazard, extinguish candles before moving them. 

Also, don’t let anything fall into the hot wax like match sticks and always keep the candle lid on while the candle is not lit. 

This prevents any debris, dust or dirt from getting into the wax.

Make sure you trim your wick regularly to 3-5mm before each burn and remove any debris from the wax such as wick trimmings or matches. 

Trimming the wick will make sure the wick is lower to the wax and it will melt slower and more evenly giving you a stronger scent throw and a longer burn time. 

Make sure you are burning the candle for at least 2-4 hours until the melted wax hits the jar edge, this will not only maximise your scent throw but will also ensure that the candle burns smoothly without any tunnelling. 

This means your candle can be used with maximum scent throw for a longer amount of time. 

Cover your candles between use! Keeping it covered with the candle lid will help the candle maintain its strong throw and stop it from getting dusty. 

All of our Henry & Co candles come with a bamboo lid which can be placed on the candle between burning as a cover, while it can also be used as a heat-resistant mat while you are burning the candle.

Tunnelling happens when only the middle of a candle burns down, leaving a hard ring of solid wax around the edges of your candle that hasn’t melted. 

If you don’t burn your candle for long enough, this outer ring of wax doesn't melt properly, the wick will begin to "tunnel" down further into your candle. 

This can also cause your wick to become “buried” in the wax after the candle is extinguished and the wax begins to cool. 

To prevent your candles from tunnelling it is important to that you burn your candles for at least 2-4 hours every time or until the melted wax hits the jar edge, this will also maximise your scent throw, and you'll get maximum burn time out of your candle. 

Tunnelling is usually caused by not burning your candle long enough the first time you light it, the wax will only melt as far as it did that first time so to stop it from happening to your new candle burn it to the edge of the jar and it will then burn smoothly down with no tunnelling.

Different size candles or candle jars sometimes require multiple wicks. 

A large vessel candle with multiple wicks ensures a more even heat distribution to the wax and gives a more even and clean burn. 

Some candles have multiple wicks as their jar size is much bigger and it needs more heat to melt the wax. Others have multiple wicks for aesthetics of a point of difference. 

Having a candle with multiple wicks means that the candle will burn quicker and have a stronger and faster fragrance throw which is why having multiple wicks in a smaller-sized candle is very uncommon as it would burn too quickly. 

Having multiple wicks in a large jar candles will prevent tunnelling in bigger candle vessels. 

Having the extra wicks ensures the wax melts to the edges faster to stop tunnelling and increase the fragrance throw. 

Henry & Co candles have been perfectly crafted by our Master Chandler Jo, with the perfect wick size tested and chosen to burn our candles effectively to give an amazing fragrance throw and even burn with each use. 

There are many ways you can re-purpose your old candle jars. Make sure you have burnt your candle to the end then clean out any residual wax and the wick holder from the bottom of the jar, then it can be used for a variety of purposes. 

If there is melted wax still in the jar you can pour hot water into the container and wait for the wax to melt, then cool down and it will solidify at the top. 

You can use your old candle jar as a storage pot, plant pot, pencil or make up brush holder, the possibilities are endless. 

However, if you do not want to reuse or re-purpose your candle jars, they are made of glass and can be recycled, if you don't have a household glass collection, you can take empty candle jars to your local bottle bank instead.

Some people choose to have a different fragrance in each room of their home, while others decide to have one signature fragrance that they use throughout their home. 

Having different fragrances in different rooms can help you define a space and have fragrances that you feel are more suited to their specific room such as having Rock salt & Driftwood in a bathroom and Lemongrass & Ginger in your kitchen. 

This also means you won’t get too used to a fragrance in your home, so the fragrance always feels strong and fresh in each room.

If you buy cheaper candles they are often made with poor-quality wax and wicks, and they may not contain much fragrance, meaning they don’t burn for very long or smell very strong. 

Our master Chandler Jo has over 12 years of candle-making experience and she has used this time to experiment with the best combination of ingredients to make great performing candles and home fragrance products. 

Our candles are made from a unique wax combination, with the highest load of fragrance oil added to them while also looking beautiful in your home. 

This allows us to provide a great performing candle that burns evenly and gives off an amazing fragrance throw. 

Henry & Co candles are a perfect blend of soy wax, coconut wax and fragrance oil. 

However, bigger, high end brands can and will charge more purely for the brand name, not for the better-quality candle which is an important thing to consider. 

For our Henry & Co candles, we use a perfect blend of soy wax and coconut wax, mixed with the perfect amount of fragrance oil. 

This is a slow and smooth burning wax that gives a fantastic fragrance throw and means that your candle lasts a lot longer. 

Not all candles are the same. Candles can be made from a large range of waxes from Soy, Paraffin, Beeswax, Coconut, Rapeseed or a combination blend of any of these. 

It is important to note that not all candles are made with the same amount of fragrance, the amount of fragrance added to a candle effects how strong the candle will be when it burns. 

Henry & Co candles are loaded with the top percentage of fragrance oil to ensure a great scent throw each and every burn.

We use the term burn time to describe how long a wax melt or candle will last and fragrance a room for. 

All our Henry & Co scented candles burn for a minimum of 50 hours, especially if burnt correctly, avoiding tunnelling as this will reduce the burn time and scent throw of your candle. 

Other candles will have different burn times depending on the size of the candle, how many wicks the candle has, what kind of wax is used and where the candle is being burnt.

Reed diffusers are a stylish and safe way to add a beautiful fragrances to different rooms in your home with low maintenence.

 All you need to do is immerse the reeds into the jar of the fragrance liquid and wait for the reeds to absorb the fragrance and naturally release the gorgeous scent into the open air. 

Different reed diffuser fragrances can go in different rooms to create a unique feel and aesthetic in areas of your home. 

The smaller the room is where you place a reed diffuser, the stronger the scent will be, meaning that if you place a reed diffuser in a large open space, the scent will not be as strong. 

Many people prefer reed diffusers over candles and wax melts because they're very safe as they do not use heat, or a flame can be and continuously left out to fill a room with fragrance. 

They also require less effort than any other home fragrance products, once you have set it up, you can just leave it and it will do its thing. 

With the Henry & Co reeds, they do not need to be flipped to smell the fragrance or to make it stronger and this is because of the material they're made from. 

Our reed diffusers are made using an oil-free and alcohol-free base, meaning the reeds won't get clogged nor will it evaporate too quickly from an alcohol base. Run out of your favourite scent? 

No problem, we also sell reed diffuser refills to save you from buying a whole new reed diffuser each time.

Yes, you can refill your reed diffuser. At Henry & Co we sell reed diffuser refills in most of our fragrances, plus we sell replacement luxury reeds if you need a new set. 

To use the refill when your reed diffuser has run out, simply purchase a bottle refill to the scent that you have just run out of. 

If you decide to use a different fragrance we recommend that you buy a new pack of luxury reeds. 

When they arrive, take the silver top off the reed diffuser and top it up with the refill bottle, screw the silver top back on and place your new reeds into the diffuser and relax with the beautiful aroma of your reed diffuser.

Trust a reputable brand that has good reviews. Henry & Co reed diffusers are made by our master Chandler Jo who has over 12 years of experience making home fragrance products. 

Our diffusers are made using an oil-free base meaning the reeds won’t get clogged up, they are also alcohol-free so your diffuser won’t evaporate as fast. 

We use the highest load of fragrance in our diffusers to ensure a fantastic fragrance throw. 

Another main point to consider when purchasing a good quality reed diffuser is to look at what the reeds themselves are made of. 

Rattan or wood sticks often get clogged very easily and don’t release a lot of fragrance into your room. 

We have specifically chosen our luxury reeds which have been made and tested to release an amazing fragrance throw into your room without clogging or need for turning.

If you are using the same fragrance oil that you have just ran out of, you can reuse the reeds. 

However, after time they may get blocked with fragrance and lose their effectiveness meaning you may not be able to smell your new scented reed diffuser, at this point, you should replace your reeds. 

We do recommend getting new reeds when refilling your diffuser to ensure you get maximum fragrance from it for longer.

 You should purchase fresh reed sticks if you are changing up the scent of your refill because you would get a cross over of multiple scents in one so you wouldn't be getting the true scent of your new fragrance. 

Using more reeds in your diffuser will help enhance the scent throw. 

The more reeds you immerse into the diffuser, the stronger it will be and if you put fewer reeds in it, the scent will be softer. 

Another way to maximise the scent throw is to place your reed diffuser in a smaller room. 

If you place a reed diffuser in a big open space the scent will be a much softer fragrance throw. 

Bear in mind if your diffuser is kept in direct sunlight, a high traffic area or in a room that has high humidity, this can reduce the lifetime of your reed diffuser however you will get a strong fragrance throw in the process. 

How long a reed diffuser lasts can vary on the environment it is used in. 

Our Henry & Co reed diffusers last up to 12 weeks, however, the more reeds you use in your diffuser the faster the fragrance will evaporate. 

If your diffuser is kept in direct sunlight, a high traffic area or in a room that has high humidity, this can reduce the lifetime of your diffuser however you will get a strong fragrance throw in the process. 

Reed diffusers are most effective in a small to medium-sized room, you will get a stronger fragrance if you keep the fragrance contained by keeping windows and doors to the room closed.

Fragrances can set the mood for a room, however it is completely personal and taste depends on each individual. 

For a relaxing and calm atmosphere, fragrances such as Lavender & Chamomile or Rose, Jasmine & Ylang Ylang are perfect. 

For energizing scents choose fresh, citrus scents such as Mango Nectar or Fresh Grapefruit. Fresh scents such as Fresh Linen and Rock Salt & Driftwood will work in most rooms and environments as they clean and inviting. 

And for a cosy and warm environment try fragrances such as Black Plum & Rhubarb, After Dark or Woodland Retreat. 

Each person’s taste in fragrance is unique, so as long as you enjoy the fragrance, it can work in any room. 

Our reeds are specially designed and engineered with capillaries going right from the bottom to the top, this means a constant stream of fragrance will be diffusing at all times. 

If you want an extra burst of fragrance, you can flip your reeds once a day or a couple of times a week.

No, we highly recommend that you do not mix different oils in your reed diffuser. 

It is best to just stick with one fragrance of diffuser oil and some oils may not be compatible with each other.