Oil Warmers: What They Are and How to Use Them

Oil warmers are used to give your space a steady, fresh aroma without the smoke or flame of burning incense. But they can do so much more than emit fragrant oils. An oil warmer can actually become an elegant part of your decor, a benefit that most incense burners simply lack.

You can buy oil warmers to fit almost any decorative style. They can be strictly functional, or they can be so elegant that your guests may never guess that they are oil warmers rather than antique pottery or vases. To add to their elegance many are designed with attractive openings that show off the flickering glow of the candlelight within the base of the oil warmer.

Though there are many different types of oil warmers, most of them use a heat source to warm the oil and diffuse the scent. The most popular heat source for oil warmers is tea light candles.

To use this type of oil warmer, make sure that you set it in a safe place away from clutter, curtains, or any item that could catch fire. Select the type of scneted oils to use. There are so many different types of scented oils to choose from that you should have no trouble finding one (or many) that you like.

Read the label on the bottle to determine how much oil to use in your oil warmer. Pour the recommended amount of oil into the dish or tray. If this tray is removable, remove it and lay it aside until you light the candle to minimize the risk of fire. Select an unscented tea light candle. Place the candle into its holder within the warmer. Light the candle and replace the bowl or tray of oil atop the oil warmer.

The candle flame will heat the scented oil and diffuse the scent. You should start smelling it immediately. All you have to do now is sit back and enjoy the wonderful fragrance!