Scented wax melts are often marketed as safer alternatives to candles because they’re flame- and smoke-free. But in a study ...

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A new study shows that scented wax melts can create indoor particle pollution comparable with “diesel engines” ...

Discover how wax melts work and the potential air quality issues when used indoors, along with expert recommendations.

A new study found that some common scented home products could be creating a worrying amount of indoor air pollution - as ...

Image via Unsplash. The warm flicker and aroma of scented candles can create an atmosphere of comfort and relaxation. But ...

New research has shown that scented wax melts and other products release as much indoor pollution as a diesel engine.

Purdue University Assistant Professor Nusrat Jung says wax melts can expose users to a "heavy dose of air pollution." ...

In a "tiny house lab" - a dedicated residential lab space for indoor air quality research - Jung and Boor are using the latest industry-developed air quality instruments to track how household ...

The particles eminating from burning scented wax melts indoors can create a “tremendous amount” of indoor air pollution — similar to pollution caused by diesel engines. “If you’re using ...