Glade Flameless Candles

About Flameless Candles

Flameless candles mimic the flickering glow of a traditional candle, but without the open flame. Instead, different models will use either LED or traditional incandescent bulbs powered by small batteries to create the light. More advanced models include scents for a safe and easy aromatherapy experience.

There are several types of candles to choose from, including:

• Pillar candles with a soft flameless glow, either in scented or unscented designs
• Flicker tea light candles that can be used in any tea light candle holder
• Color changing lighted votive or tea light candles for a psychedelic candle experience
• Distressed pillar candles that have the appearance of melted wax without flames
• Discreet lighted votives that fit into standard votive holders
• Electric taper candles to stand alone or for use in chandeliers

While many of these candles can provide the appearance of flames without real fire, Glade flameless candles also offer a gentle burst of aroma for a luxurious scented candle option.

Glade Wisp Flameless Candles

The Glade Wisp design is one of the most popular flameless candles. The Wisp’s features include:

• Minimalist frosted glass holder that will blend with any household décor
• Refillable scented modules with a variety of scents available
• Five adjustable scent levels that release fragrance in six second intervals
• Optional flickering “flame” operation that turns off automatically after three hours of use
• Battery operation that will last between 21 and 45 days depending on how frequently the flame is used and what scent level is desired – two AA batteries can be replaced easily

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Scents

The Glade Wisp is available in either French vanilla or clean linen scents as starter pack, though additional scents are available in refill packs, including:

• Rainshower
• Suddenly spring
• Apple cinnamon
• Hawaiian breeze

While these few scents do not represent a tremendous variety, if the Wisp continues to be a popular air freshener design, Glade is sure to release additional scents, particularly seasonal options for popular holidays.

Wisp Drawbacks

While the Wisp is easy to use and safe for many situations, the fragranced oils can be toxic if the candle is broken and the oil spills. To minimize accidents, the candle should be kept away from children and pets.

One serious drawback to these Glade flameless candles is the fact that once activated, the scent release cannot be shut off, only adjusted to different levels. Because of this, the candle should not be used in small, enclosed spaces such as closets, vehicles, or pet kennels where the fragrance may become heavily concentrated and overpowering.

Another potential drawback to the Glade Wisp is the coloration of the simulated flame. Many users object to the strong orange overtones of the light and feel that it does not accurately simulate a candle’s peaceful glow.

Finding Glade Flameless Candles

Glade Wisp flameless candles cost between $5 and $10 for a starter pack that includes the candle base. Refill packs are available starting at $4 depending on the fragrance and number of refills. Most retailers carry Glade products and flameless candles, including WalMart, Target, Walgreens, and many grocery store chains. Flameless candles can be found near other air freshener sprays and scented candles.

Appropriate Flameless Candle Use

To get the best results with the Glade Wisp, it should be placed in an area that has gentle air currents to help disperse each wisp of scent. Because there is no open flame, these candles are safe for use near curtains, houseplants, and other decorative materials that would normally be hazardous near candles. Flameless candles are also suitable for hotel rooms and dormitories where regular candles are prohibited.

Despite the safety of the flameless candles, they should not be placed near any heat source. The fragrance oils are themselves flammable and could be hazardous. Avoid placing Glade flameless candles near heating vents, space heaters, fireplaces, or real burning candles. The Glade Wisp is suitable only for indoor use.

Flameless candles are a delightful alternative to real candles and can be a safer option for many situations. The continual release of fragrance from the Glade Wisp makes it a pleasing candle for many locations, and the variety of scents available for this discreet candle make it perfect for any home.