Wax Melts 101: Your Instant Guide to Big Fragrance in Tiny Bars
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What makes a COW melt different?
Hand‑poured in the UK, every bar contains a higher concentration of premium fragrance oil than the industry standard. That means you get a punchy throw in minutes, yet a single snap segment will scent an average lounge for up to eight hours.
Choosing your warmer
- Electric – safest for busy households; a 25 W bulb gives the sweet‑spot temperature.
- Tealight – perfect for outdoor evenings; pick a 4‑hour unscented tealight so you don’t overheat the wax.
Step‑by‑step getting started
- Snap off one square and place it in the dish – no need to add water or oil.
- Switch on/ light the tealight and wait two to three minutes before judging the scent strength; a good melt blooms gradually, not instantly.
- Enjoy for up to four hours at a time. Extinguish or switch off, let the pool cool and solidify, then re‑melt when you fancy round two.
When to melt what
- Morning pick‑up: Shove A Load In while making coffee.
- Work‑from‑home focus: Pistachio Gelato after lunch.
- Cosy nights: Seychelle Bay once the curtains are drawn.
Get the most out of it
• Store unused segments in the original clamshell, away from heat and direct sun.
• Wipe the dish with a paper towel while the wax is still liquid to avoid scent muddiness.
• Mix half‑segments if you’re feeling adventurous – vanilla softens anything citrus.
Finishing & swapping scents
When the fragrance eventually fades, let the wax cool fully, then warm the base of the dish for 20 seconds so the puck lifts out cleanly. Never pour liquid wax down the sink.
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