Why We Don’t Use Scented Candles (And What We Use Instead)
The short version
We skip heavily fragranced candles because we prefer to keep indoor air simple at night (especially in winter when windows are closed).
What we do instead
- Open-window moments when weather cooperates
- Essential oils (light) in a water humidifier, not all evening
- Non-toxic cleaners for kitchen smells (soap + water is still king)
If bedroom air feels stale overnight, our testers had the best results with a quiet purifier—see Bedroom Air Purifiers.