Since there\u2019s no exact rule on how long to leave wax in your warmer you have a lot of flexibility to change the wax when you\u2019re ready. There are some general things you can keep in mind when you\u2019re trying to decide if you want to leave wax in your warmer, or if you want to take a few extra minutes and clean your wax warmer out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you aren\u2019t sure about leaving the wax in your warmer, here are a few things you can consider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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One thing that definitely will affect your ability to leave wax in your warmer is how long the scent of your wax will last. A lot of this can depend on the brand of the wax you choose to use. Some brands may last only a few hours, while others may last up to a week or more depending on how long you leave your warmer on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
When you are using your wax warmer, you can choose from a very large variety of scents and brands. Most brands will mention how long their wax bars tend to last, so you can use those guidelines to figure out how long you can expect your wax to hold its scent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another thing that affects how long the scent will last in a wax warmer is how long you leave your warmer on during the day. Leaving your warmer on 24\/7 can result in your wax melts losing their scent a little more quickly. If you\u2019re hoping to make your wax last as long as possible, leave it in your warmer, and turn your warmer off for at least a few hours each day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you like to have a very strong scent from your wax bars, you may need to consider that when you\u2019re buying scented wax. Strong scents may fade quickly to more subtle scents, which could affect how long you can leave the wax in your warmer before losing the desired effect. If the scent is no longer as strong as you\u2019re hoping, it\u2019s time to change the wax in your warmer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When Should I Clean Out Old Wax From My Warmer?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
This is another area of wax warmers that doesn\u2019t have a hard rule. If you\u2019re still enjoying the wax you put in your warmer, it\u2019s okay to keep using it. Sometimes you can use the same wax for days or weeks before you need to clean out the wax warmer tray and put in fresh wax. It\u2019s entirely up to you and often depends on how strong or subtle you like your home scent to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After you\u2019ve used the wax for a while you may notice that the scent is gone, or that the wax itself looks like it\u2019s getting a little old. Sometimes the waxy may even start to harden a little at the edges of the warming tray. Once you notice these things your best option is to go ahead and clean out the old wax and start with something fresh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whether the wax has lost its scent, gotten old, or you\u2019re just ready for a fresh smell in your home, you\u2019ll want to make sure you clean out your warming tray well. You have a few options for how to clean out your warmer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can pour warm wax out into another container to cool and then toss out. (You definitely don\u2019t want to pour it down your drain so be careful!) You can also turn the warmer off and let the wax cool in the warming tray. Once it\u2019s hardened you can scrape the wax out and toss it in the garbage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Make sure that you get all of the old wax out of the warmer before you put in a new wax cube. If you\u2019ve poured out warm wax, you\u2019ll want to make sure you wipe out any left over wax and that the tray is dry before putting a new scent in. You can easily do this with a soft cloth or even a paper towel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you don\u2019t clean out the warmer thoroughly you may end up with wax building up on the edges of your warmer. A build up of old wax around those edges will result in your fresh wax cubes not working as well as they could. Cleaning the warmer might feel a little tedious but the effort will be worth it in the long run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n