Wax melt Burners Uk | Wax Melt Warmers Uk

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.