There are many methods for scenting a home or office that are
alternatives to candles. These are growing in popularity because
many people either can't have a flame in the area or don't want a
flame for various reasons. They are excellent also for use in
offices and classrooms and the like where a flame is not allowed.
One method is called no flame candles or some
variation of that title. Basically they are a candle with no wick.
Many come in travel tins or other shallow type jars for easy
melting. You use a coffee mug warmer, the electric type small hot
plate, put the flameless candle on the hotplate, turn it on and as
the wax melts, it throws a scent as if you're burning a candle, yet
with no flame.
Another way are tart melters of some type.
There are many on the market and called many things, but they come
in one of two types. One has a small bowl on top that is heated by
burning a small tea light candle underneath it (not truly a
flameless way to go); the other is a small bowl of some type that is
powered by electricity. Whichever melter you get, you place a small
amount of scented wax in the small bowl portion, and as it melts, it
throws off a scent. The small pieces of scented wax are called
tarts, melts and a host of other things and can be purchased through
stores and various candle makers.
A variation of the above method is instead of
using tarts or melts, put a small amount of pure olive oil in the
small bowl area, with a few drops of either candle fragrance oil, or
essential oils. These oils can also be used as potpourri refresher
oils when potpourri begins to lose its scent.
Reed diffusers are also a newer idea and lots
of fun. The basic concept is a jar filled with a scented base, with
long porous reeds coming out of the top. The scented oil wicks up
the reeds, creating a scent. The reeds should be flipped end over
end ever couple of weeks or so. The product is finished when the
oil is used up. These are very long lasting. The scent throw is
usually lighter in a reed diffuser than say a candle, but an
especially nice in a bathroom or bedroom setting.
There are also products like "ornies" or
scented beads of some type. Some are in organza bags, or are baked
to form car freshener type scents.
Light bulb rings are another method to scent
without a flame. These are small rings made of various materials
that you put on a light bulb, and add a few drops of scented oil.
The heat off the light bulb activates the scent.
Experiment with various forms to find your
favorite method. Or you might be a tried and true candle lover,
with flame and all, but it's fun to try new ways.
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