How to buy fragrance lamps?
You longingly remember your last vacation in Provence. How wonderful the lavender fields smelled! Then you get an idea: You fill a few drops of essential lavender oil into your fragrance lamp. The pleasant scent will immediately take you back to France. This buying guide will tell you which fragrance lamp is right for you and how to use it.
Fragrance lamps improve room climate and well-being
With an aroma lamp and essential oils, you can bring a variety of scents into your home. They can positively change the atmosphere in the room, eliminate unpleasant smells and improve your mood and well-being. Depending on the type, essential oils can help you concentrate, relax you or invigorate you. At the same time, an aroma lamp creates a cozy atmosphere – which is nice if you want to relax.
Fragrance lamps consist of a vessel made of ceramic, glass, wood, plastic or metal, which is usually shaped like a teapot warmer and into which tea lights usually fit. Above the heat source there is usually a small bowl in which the essential oils mixed with water evaporate so that the fragrance spreads throughout the room.
Tip: There should always be water in the bowl as long as the tea light is burning, otherwise harmful substances can form. Oil residues could also burn into the ceramic.
Classic or electric fragrance lamps: a model overview
Essentially, two variants can be distinguished:
Classic fragrance lamps
With classic fragrance lamps, the rising heat of a burning tea light ensures that the scent spreads throughout the room. As an alternative to water and oil, you can also use scented wax, which melts through heat in a similar way to scented candles and thus releases its scent. A removable bowl is practical because it is easy to clean. In some models, the water bowl is also firmly attached to the frame or integrated into it. With classic versions, you can choose from different materials – from ceramic, wood and glass fragrance lamps to concrete, artificial stone, soapstone and metal.
Tip: A fragrance lamp should be placed on a firm, level surface and the burning candle should always be supervised – especially if there are children in the household.
Electric fragrance lamps
Electric fragrance lamps are an alternative to conventional aroma lamps. The difference: with these devices, the heat comes from an electric lamp. Using ultrasound technology, the water is finely atomized and the fragrances are distributed in the air via the microfine mist. Since electric fragrance lamps are not operated with an open flame, they are safer for households with children or pets.
Electric fragrance lamps combine fragrance and light. Some are equipped with color changers, which you can use to create different lighting moods. Another option is fragrance diffusers, which also humidify the air in the room. You can therefore also use such fragrance lamps as humidifiers. The devices can be operated with essential oils or wax. With some models you can use both fragrance carriers.
Tip: Electric fragrance lamps with a timer function are practical because they switch off automatically, for example when you sleep.
Five tips: How to clean fragrance lamps
It is important to empty and clean the fragrance lamp regularly to prevent the water from becoming contaminated and harmful residues from forming.
- Fragrance lamps vary in their design and function. Therefore, you should carefully follow the manufacturer’s instructions before cleaning.
- With both a classic and an electric fragrance lamp, you should empty the water daily or replace it with fresh water.
- Wax residue is easier to remove if you place the bowl in the freezer compartment of your refrigerator for a few minutes. It will then be easier to squeeze out of the bowl.
- You can remove limescale stains in the evaporation bowl with lemon juice or vinegar. For stubborn encrustations or oil residues, a special cleaner for fragrance lamps is also suitable.
- For electric fragrance lamps, it is recommended to clean the water tank weekly with a descaler or vinegar essence.
Conclusion: Fragrance lamps for your feel-good atmosphere
Fragrance lamps contribute to a positive indoor climate in your home. Here you can read important information again at a glance:
- Fragrance lamps, together with their respective scents, can improve the room climate and have a positive effect on your mood and well-being.
- With classic fragrance lamps, a tea light ensures that the aroma spreads throughout the room. With electric fragrance lamps, this is done via an electric lamp.
- Electric fragrance lamps combine fragrance and light and can sometimes be used as humidifiers. Integrated color changers can create different lighting moods.
- To avoid contamination, it is important to change the water in fragrance lamps regularly.