Wax melts are one of the easiest ways to fill your home with beautiful fragrance. If you’re new to them, you might be wondering how they work, how many you should use, and how long they last.

This beginner’s guide will show you exactly how to use wax melts so you can enjoy long-lasting fragrance throughout your home.

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What Are Wax Melts?

Wax melts are small pieces of scented wax designed to be melted in a wax burner to release fragrance into the air.

Unlike candles, wax melts don’t have a wick. Instead, they are warmed using either:

• A tealight wax burner

• An electric wax burner

As the wax melts, it releases fragrance that fills the room.

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What You Need to Use Wax Melts

Using wax melts is very simple. You only need three things:

• Wax melts

• A wax melt burner

• A tealight candle or electric burner

Once the wax melts, the fragrance slowly fills your space with scent.

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How to Use Wax Melts (Step-by-Step)

1. Place your wax burner on a flat, heat-safe surface.

2. Add one wax melt (or a piece of one) into the dish at the top.

3. If using a tealight burner, place a tealight candle underneath and light it.

4. As the wax melts, the fragrance will begin to fill the room.

It usually takes just a few minutes before you start noticing the scent.

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How Many Wax Melts Should You Use?

Most burners only need one wax melt at a time.

If the dish on your burner is larger, you can add a little more wax, but avoid overfilling it.

Using too much wax can reduce scent throw and make it harder to change fragrances later.

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How Long Do Wax Melts Last?

This depends on the wax type and fragrance strength, but most wax melts last 8–12 hours of scent.

You’ll know the wax melt has finished when:

• The scent becomes very weak

• The wax still melts but no longer smells strong

At that point, it’s time to change the wax.

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How to Change Wax Melts

When the fragrance fades, let the wax cool and harden.

You can remove it by:

• Gently popping it out of the dish

• Warming it slightly and soaking it up with cotton wool

Then simply add a new wax melt and enjoy a fresh fragrance.

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Tips for Getting the Best Scent from Wax Melts

To get the most from your wax melts:

✔ Use a good quality burner
✔ Don’t overfill the dish
✔ Use high-quality wax melts
✔ Keep them stored in a cool, dry place

These simple tips help your fragrance last longer and smell stronger.

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Explore Our Wax Melt Collection

If you love filling your home with beautiful fragrance, explore our range of wax melts at Replenish Heaven.

We offer a variety of scents perfect for every room in your home, helping you create a cosy, relaxing atmosphere.

Browse the full collection here:
👉 www.replenishheaven.co.uk