The days are getting longer and the trees are starting to get their leaves back. It’s time to end the hibernation and put away your snow boots. Spring is here, and that means it’s time for new beginnings.  

Not only is Spring the perfect time for a fresh start, but it’s also a great opportunity to get your home in order. Follow these tips for an easy and effective spring clean that will help you feel accomplished and organized.  

1. Start with Decluttering  

Before tackling any deep cleaning, try decluttering your space first. Go through closets and get rid of clothes and other items you no longer need. Create piles for donating to thrift stores or charities, and also consider creating a pile of things that need to be thrown out. Clear out these piles before moving on to other tasks so that you don’t create additional clutter.

Next, go through your pantry and throw away any expired food. With a marker, clearly write the dates on items that you need to use before they expire. This will help you to see right away what food to use first in your pantry.

While you’re at it, clear out any old paperwork and files you no longer need. It may be helpful to separate files that need to be shredded before throwing them away. As you work through these tasks, make sure you are focusing one room at a time, so that you don’t feel overwhelmed.

2. Make a Cleaning List  

Once unnecessary items are removed from your home, create a cleaning list of stuff you’d like to get down. We put together a list you can use to get started:

• Clean out: fridge and wipe down appliances 
• Wipe down: walls, floors, windows 
• Dust: ceiling fans, baseboards, and lightbulbs
• Wash: curtains, sheets, bedding, and bath mats

Remember, not everything needs to be done at once. Take your time and decide the most important place to start. Everyone’s cleaning list will look a little different.

3. Use Safe Cleaning Products 

There are many household products you may already have that you can use to clean with. White vinegar, dish soap, and diluted essential oils like lemon, tea tree oil, and eucalyptus can be used in various ways.

Open your windows when you clean so that fresh air can enter your home. Make sure you are using products that are safe and work best for what you want to accomplish.

4. Fill Your Home with Fresh Scents 

After you’re finished with your spring cleaning, make sure you change your HVAC air filters to ensure clean air to breathe. Dust off any air vents or wipe clean with a wet rag.

Enjoy the fruits of your labor by lighting a candle or turning on an essential oil diffuser. Spring fragrances such as Fresh Linen, Honeysuckle & Jasmine, and Tropical Citrus will brighten your space and compliment your clean home.

Enjoy the Process

Although it may feel like a lot of work at first, Spring cleaning will set you up for a fresh start. Make your own list, prioritize what’s most important, and space out deep cleaning projects throughout the week if you’re feeling overwhelmed.

Having a clean-living space will relieve stress and declutter your mind, so what are you waiting for?

Do it for you.

It’s time to make resolutions and establish new healthy routines. No matter where you are on your journey to self-improvement, essential oils can be used to kickstart your wellness goals.

Why Aromatherapy? 

Throughout history, people have looked to nature for mental and physical healing. Aromatherapy uses essential oils derived from plants in a concentrated to create an atmosphere of relaxation, free of harsh chemicals. For example, spas often use aromatherapy during treatments to create an aura of relaxation, healing, and selfcare.

To help you start on your wellness journey with aromatherapy, we curated a list of our three favorite products. This list will teach you how to get started with aromatherapy, and help you figure out what works best with your lifestyle.

Roll on the Go 

You don’t have to visit a spa to enjoy aromatherapy. Enjoy plant-powered oils anytime of the day with the Airomé Deep Soothe Blend. This comforting blend of oils is a minty and cool mixture of anise, basil, camphor, eucalyptus, lavender, orange, peppermint, rosemary, and wintergreen.

Try using a diffuser to allow the soothing scent of the blend to fill your home. Nebulizing diffusers don’t use heat and are safe and easy to use.

You can also apply the Airomé Deep Soothe Blend directly on your skin with the roll-on version of the blend, as a gentle massage on sore muscles or joints.

Set the Mood 

According to a 2022 study , “…citrus possess a pleasant scent, and impart relaxing, calming, mood-uplifting, and cheer-enhancing effects.”

The Sugared Citrus 14 oz Candle is a double wick, soy candle made with a bright blend of grapefruit, orange, and vanilla. With two different types of citrus in this therapeutic candle, you can set the mood in your home with a warm glow from the candle and an energizing scent.

For a flameless experience, try using a warmer lamp instead. Candle warmer lamps allow for fragrance to fill your home by warming the candle without any smoke or soot. There’s many designs and styles of warmer lamps available, so you can find what best fits your space and vibe.

Unwind and Relax

After a stressful day, try adding Eucalyptus Essential Oil to your morning or evening shower to create an inviting space for relaxation. Simply put two or three drops right onto the bottom of your shower. The heat from the shower helps vaporize the oil, giving off the feeling of cool breathing and smell of a spa steam room. 

You can also enjoy the fragrance of essential oils anytime with a reed diffuser. Reed diffusers use rattan reed for a simple, decorative diffusion that brings the perfect amount of fragrance to a smaller room or space without having to do anything.

Achieve Your Wellness Goals  

Aromatherapy is an easy, natural way to boost wellness this new year. We hope you enjoyed hearing our suggestions for getting started with aromatherapy, and encourage you to try out different oils and diffusion methods until you find what works best for you. The possibilities of selfcare and wellness are endless!

When choosing candles and wax melts, fragrance shouldn’t be the only thing you look for. Wax products can be made with a variety of different types of wax which can affect the performance of their fragrance.

Candle Warmers Etc. uses 100% soy wax in our candles, Artisan Wax Melts, and Aromatherapy Wax Mets which sets our products apart from the competition.

Why choose soy wax?

1. Soy wax is all-natural.

Our soy wax is a plant-based material that is renewable, is sustainably sourced, and grown in the U.S.A. that provides a clean burn.

2. Soy wax emits less soot.

A paraffin candle when burned will emit more soot than a soy candle. It can discolor the candle jar and sometimes get on your furniture and walls.

3. Soy wax releases fewer toxins.

Paraffin wax releases 11 known toxins with two of those being carcinogens. Soy wax is biodegradable and does not contain any toxins and carcinogens. Soy wax is better for your home, your family and the environment.

4. Soy wax burns longer.

Soy wax burns about 30-50% longer than paraffin. When burning a soy candle, be sure to keep the wick trimmed and only burn the candle no more than four hours at a time.

5. Soy wax has a lower melting point.

Soy wax has a lower melting point than paraffin wax which makes it the perfect wax for wax melts. This makes it easier to melt our wax melts in warmers to release the fragrance faster than other brands. The wax is at a cooler temperature when melted so it’s safer to have in your home.

6. Soy wax supports American farmers.

The United States is the world’s greatest producer of soybeans, and our soy candles and wax melts are made from crops grown here in the U.S.A. Buying our soy wax products helps support farmers and workers in the United States.

Shop our collection of soy wax candles and wax melts today.