7 Common Wax Melt Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Wax melts are one of the most popular ways to fragrance a home. They’re safer than candles, affordable, and come in a huge variety of scents. At Matty’s Candles, our eco-friendly coconut & rapeseed wax melts are designed to give a long-lasting, clean, and powerful scent throw.

But even something as simple as wax melts can go wrong if they’re not used correctly. Here are the most common mistakes people make with wax melts—and how to avoid them for the best possible fragrance experience.

1. Overloading the Wax Burner

One of the biggest mistakes with wax melts is using too much at once.

Adding multiple cubes or overfilling the burner dish might seem like a good way to intensify the fragrance. In reality, it often leads to:

Uneven melting
Shorter fragrance life
Weaker scent throw

✅ Better tip: Start with one cube or snap bar piece. If you want more intensity, add another gradually. Our coconut & rapeseed wax blend is highly scented, so a little really does go a long way.

2. Choosing Low-Quality Wax Melts

Not all wax melts are created equal. Many mass-produced melts use soy wax blends (linked to deforestation) or cheap paraffin wax that releases toxins. Others are under-scented, leaving you with barely any fragrance.

✅ Better tip: Choose eco-friendly wax melts made with high-quality fragrance oils. At Matty’s Candles, we only use coconut & rapeseed wax—a clean, renewable, soy-free alternative that delivers a rich, consistent fragrance without harming the planet.

3. Forgetting to Clean the Wax Burner

Wax burners need regular cleaning. Leaving old wax in the dish means:

Mixed, muddled scents
Reduced fragrance throw
Harder removal next time

✅ Better tip: When your wax has lost its scent, let it cool, then remove it in one piece or warm it slightly for easy wipe-out. Keeping your burner clean ensures every melt gives you the full fragrance experience.

4. Using the Wrong Burner

There are two main types of wax burners:

Tealight burners – simple, affordable, but require an open flame
Electric burners – flameless, safer, and more consistent heat

Using the wrong burner (e.g., one too shallow or too hot) can cause your wax melts to burn off too quickly.

✅ Better tip: Choose a good-quality electric burner for the safest and most reliable performance. If you use a tealight burner, stick to 4-hour tealights only.

5. Mixing Too Many Scents

It’s tempting to get creative by mixing different wax melt scents. But blending too many can lead to:

Overpowering aromas
Unpleasant or “muddy” fragrance combinations

✅ Better tip: Stick to one scent at a time to enjoy the fragrance exactly as it was designed. Want to experiment? Try pairing complementary scents only—such as vanilla with coffee, or lavender with chamomile.

6. Ignoring Safety Precautions

Wax melts are safer than candles, but they still need care:

Don’t leave a tealight burner unattended
Keep out of reach of children and pets
Place burners on heat-resistant surfaces
Don’t move burners when hot

✅ Better tip: For maximum safety, use electric wax burners. They’re flame-free, energy efficient, and release fragrance evenly.

7. Rushing the Melting Process

Some users try to rush the scent release by using hotter burners or larger tealights. This only overheats the wax and reduces its lifespan.

✅ Better tip: Be patient. Allow your wax melts to warm slowly and naturally. Our coconut & rapeseed wax is designed to release fragrance gradually, giving you 8–12 hours of scent per piece.

Why Matty’s Candles Wax Melts Are Different

🌱 Coconut & Rapeseed Wax – Renewable, soy-free, paraffin-free
🕯️ Vegan & Cruelty-Free – No animal products, no testing
🇬🇧 Made in Nottinghamshire, UK – Supporting local jobs
📦 Eco Packaging – Recyclable and minimal plastic
⭐ 160+ 5★ Reviews – Trusted by customers nationwide

When you choose Matty’s Candles, you’re not just buying wax melts—you’re making a sustainable choice that’s better for your home and the environment.

Final Thoughts

Wax melts are one of the simplest, most enjoyable ways to fragrance your home. By avoiding these common mistakes—overloading, neglecting burner care, or using poor-quality melts—you’ll enjoy a longer-lasting, safer, and more sustainable scent experience.

At Matty’s Candles, we believe fragrance should be a joy, not a compromise. Explore our full collection of eco-friendly wax melts today and discover the clean, powerful scent of coconut & rapeseed wax.