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Discount Scented Candles
Discount scented candles tend to be inexpensive for a reason; their fragrance doesn't last very long, and they tend not to be clean-burning. However, there can be times when discount scented candles are the right choice.
Perhaps you're planning a get-together where you want to scent the air with your guest's favorite fragrance. But it's not one of your favorites, so you don't want to spend a lot of money. Inexpensive jar candles may be just what you need.
You're planning to burn several candles for mood lighting, but want just a bare hint of an aroma. Discount scented candles might be just the ticket.
You want some mood lighting but with no scent; perhaps for a special dinner -- a discount pillar candle can fit in well.
Keep in mind that discount (i.e. "cheap") candles can actually be more expensive in the long run; because the fragrance doesn't last long, you have to keep buying them. They also tend to be hot-burning -- meaning they burn up fast, so you have to go out and buy more candles!
In addition, discount scented candles tend to be sooty, meaning it's darkeing your walls, ceilings and even lungs. (Although that's not so much of an issue if you plan to burn these candles outside.)
How to Buy Discount Scented Candles
Unless price is your only consideration, don't buy your discount candles at the dollar store. These tend to burn with a lot of soot, which isn't good for your walls, your home or you.
Watch for sales and discounts of well-known brands, like discount Yankee candles. Perhaps a particular fragrance is being discontinued -- it could go for half-price or even less. Of course the disadvantage is that if you like the scent, you might never see (or smell) it again.
Look for natural candles or soy wax candles; they tend to burn much cleaner. Especially smart buys when you can find them discounted on sale.
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Buy Discount Candles Online
Because online retailers don't have the same kind of cost overhead that a brick-and-mortar store does, you can get some good deals. Now it does take a bit of an adventurous spirit, because you can't sniff to check the fragrances. On the other hand, prices can be very good, so you can afford to buy quite a few scents.
Here are a few places where you can buy discount scented candles online.
- Yankee Candle Company has a discount store. You never know what will be in there, and sometimes it's more accessories than actual candles. Still, it's a good place to check every so often.
- Candle Bay carries a discount line called Therepe. If you're in the market for some upscale (Erome) and inexpensive candles at the same time, this is a place to check out. Therepe candles are soy, which means little sooting.
- Discount Candle can be useful if you need a lot of candles and you don't have a lot of money. Just watch out for the soot factor.
Discount scented candles aren't right for every time, but they can be useful. Just keep in mind that if you can find them, brand names with an excellent reputation that happen to be on sale are best. Otherwise, look for soy or natural wax for a minimum of soot.
Tags: Discount Soy Candles
Discount soy candles are a popular alternative to a "regular" discount scented candle. Regular discount candles tend to be made of paraffin wax, which doesn't always burn as cleanly as soy.
That being said, soy wax does normally cost more than paraffin wax. So your goal? To find a good soy candle that has been discounted.
Buying Discount Soy Candles
Soy is known as a fragrance candle, as it holds more scent than regular candle wax. This is a good thing, if you are looking for an aromatic candle.
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 SOY CANDLE 20 OZ APOTHECARY JAR STRONG U WILL LOVE IT US $12.99
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 Hoopers 26oz SOY Candle w WOODWICK CHRISTMAS TREE US $12.49
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 NEW LOT OF 7 GLADE ASSORTED SOY BASED CANDLES US $23.75
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However, there can still be problems in your discount soy candles; here's what to watch for.
- Excessive scent. I know, this doesn't really seem to be a problem, but it really can be. The reason? If a candle is overloaded in scent, it won't burn cleanly...in other words, soot.
- A tall pillar. Soy is a very soft wax, more suitable for container and votives. Short pillars are also a possibility, but tall pillars very likely have other waxes mixed in. (Which isn't necessarily a problem unless you are wanting only soy wax in the candle.)
- A jar candle that has a very small neck. This can cause two problems -- excess sooting and the candle just not burning right because it doesn't get enough oxygen.
- Tall, narrow jar discount soy candles. Similar to the above, a tall (over 5 inches at the opening) jar candle won't let enough oxygen to the candle once it burns 1/3 to 1/2 of the wax.
So those of some of the things to watch out for, when buying your discount soy candles. As I mentioned before, if you can find excellent-quality soy wax candles at a sale price, you'd get the best of both world.