Candle warmer or candle crock?

[calico]

Does anyone here use a candle warmer or candle crock instead of burning their candles? I've been watching a YouTuber who does this and after realizing how much freaking soot candles have left on our walls over the last 10 years, the appeal of getting the fragrance without burning is very high. I'm gradually going to repaint over the next few months to put the place on the market and I want to minimize re-painting after we move.

Pros? Cons? 

[redheadk]

I worked at a Hallmark in college and we used one in the store there rather that burn candles. I think the candles last much longer. No real downsides to using it vs. burning that I can think of, really. The wax won't burn away so you'll eventually be left with scentless wax.

[sandandsea]

My step mom does. They smell delightful! But she also has no kids or pets to worry about spilling them.

[k3am]

Not as pretty, but I just use a diffuser and essential oils. At least if that gets knocked and spills, the cleanup isn’t an issue.

[sandandsea]

Nov 9, 2018 21:17:12 GMT -5 k3am said:

Not as pretty, but I just use a diffuser and essential oils. At least if that gets knocked and spills, the cleanup isn’t an issue.

I just bought this but all the EOs smell.....earthy? I want like cinnamon or coconut smells like a nice candle. Do you have any oil recs?

[lilac05]

I have one and use it occasionally. I had it in college and was messing with the wax while it was on one night and popped wax all over the wall and floor. It was a mess, but 100% because of my stupidity.

I don’t use candles often, but I prefer my warmer over burning. (Even though my warmer is OLD and ugly.)

[k3am]

Nov 10, 2018 1:08:33 GMT -5 sandandsea said:

Nov 9, 2018 21:17:12 GMT -5 k3am said:

Not as pretty, but I just use a diffuser and essential oils. At least if that gets knocked and spills, the cleanup isn’t an issue.

I just bought this but all the EOs smell.....earthy? I want like cinnamon or coconut smells like a nice candle. Do you have any oil recs?

The earthy ones are usually EO’s with a “purpose” vs just smelling good.

Citrus smells are really nice. We alternate between or combine tangerine, lemon, orange, grapefruit, and lemon grass. DD likes them. Don’t tell my sister who is a DoTerra consultant, but I just buy cheap ones on amazon. I don’t notice a difference from what she sells and I just use them for scent.

And now I just ordered a set with apple, brown sugar, vanilla, snickerdoodle, etc. I’ll blame you when DH asks.

[calico]

k3am, I have a diffuser too, but my oils are all citrus or "purposeful" ones. Link to the set you bought pls?

[k3am]

Nov 10, 2018 11:42:37 GMT -5 calico said:

k3am, I have a diffuser too, but my oils are all citrus or "purposeful" ones. Link to the set you bought pls?

I bought this set: Autumn Set of 6 Premium Grade Fragrance Oils - Brown Sugar, Apple, Harvest Spice, Vanilla, Forest Pine, Snickerdoodle - 10ml www.amazon.com/dp/B00CAE77OG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_jYW5BbK2W90RV

I’ve never used the brand before, but it has good reviews.

[sandandsea]

Do you hope to have links for prior ones you e bought that smell good? The cinnamon cheer one we bought dh just said it was gross and smells likes cloves.

[k3am]

Nov 10, 2018 12:44:42 GMT -5 sandandsea said:

Do you hope to have links for prior ones you e bought that smell good? The cinnamon cheer one we bought dh just said it was gross and smells likes cloves.

3-Pack Variety of NOW Essential Oils: Citrus Blend - Orange, Tangerine, Lemon www.amazon.com/dp/B00X4PE3H4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_zH15BbEK5383Z

The lemongrass and grapefruit ones I have were DoTerra from my sister, but you can probably find a more generic version of for less than 1/2 the price.

[sandandsea]

I just bought these and love them.

Premium Fragrance Oils - Tropical Bliss - Gift Set 6/10ml Bottles - Coconut Cream, Honeydew Melon, Mango, Pear, Pineapple, Tropical Passionfruit www.amazon.com/dp/B00R9C46YS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_x1C6BbGVHPC88

I bought these too and am giving them away except the citrus one as they have that earth scent.
Radha Essential Oil Blends Set -... www.amazon.com/dp/B01MZIGS73?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

[bellalynn]

I don't use regular candles for the same reason (soot) but the soy candles don't cause it. Though they are not quite as fragrant as regular candles.

[beachbum22]

I used to use a warmer for my candles, until it fell and broke. My candles last for years when I "warmed" them instead of burned them.

Since mine broke, I've been lighting my candles, and I don't enjoy them as much. Either they're too strong, or not strong enough.

Also, sometimes when I light candles, I get an immediate sore throat. It's bizarre. I didn't experience that when I warmed my candles.