New research reveals scented wax melts produce three times more harmful particles than candles. Learn the hidden risks and ...

Small, even hairline cracks ... and then vacuum away the dust. If you bought solid wax, melt it according to the packet instructions, typically in the microwave or on the stovetop.

However, the potential for nanoparticle formation during wax-melt use was unknown ... These particles could pose an inhalation risk because they are small enough to pass through respiratory tissues ...