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    Home » Lifestyle » DIY

    How To Use Downy Unstoppables in my Wax Burner

    Published: Jan 28, 2013 · Modified: Jun 10, 2020 · This post may contain affiliate links

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    How To Use Downy Unstoppables in my Wax Burner

    Who knew that you could add Downy Unstoppables or Gain Fireworks to your wax burner.  Much to my delight my house smelled wonderful! The wax burner was lit in the morning and I left my home in the afternoon to pick my children up from school, the wax burner was not lit at this time but had been all morning and when we returned the house smelled so inviting even my boys commented on it 🙂

    Downy Unstoppables in my Wax Burner

    (UPDATE from Melissa and Shelley) - We would suggest using water with essential oils instead of using chemicals in your wax burner.  If you choose to use an essential oil - which is plant based material and all natural, all you do is fill the dish with water and add a few drops of essential oils - read this post on diffusing essential oils with a tart warmer.

    How To Use Downy Unstoppables in my Wax Burner:

    Another idea is to add a natural substance like soy based chips or wax chips that do not contain chemicals.  We personally try to remove all toxins and chemicals from our lives so we don't even burn candles in our homes or use scented products due to allergies and asthma issues with our loved ones.

    This is the original post written by Stephanie.  She found this idea on the internet and decided to try it.  If you choose to try it it is your own decision and we are not endorsing it.  Thank  you.  Stockpiling Moms.

     

    How To Use Downy Unstoppables in my Wax Burner

    Disclaimer:  We do not endorse placing this product or any product containing chemicals in your wax burner based on the preference of using all natural and chemical free products instead.  If you do so please understand that we have updated the original post and do so at your own discretion.

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    Comments

    1. Maralea

      January 28, 2013 at 8:58 pm

      What' a great idea! Never thought of doing this, but am definitely going to give it a try!

      Reply
    2. Shelley

      January 29, 2013 at 10:41 pm

      Can't wait to try this!!! I wonder how well it works in the ones that use bulbs to melt the wax?

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        November 18, 2014 at 9:51 am

        Works the same!

        Reply
    3. Ann Cranford

      May 15, 2013 at 6:29 pm

      I love this !
      I have been telling all my friends .
      Its sooo much cheaper than candles.
      After I light mine a couple of days I chop it up and put it in my wash !

      Reply
      • Harley

        February 17, 2021 at 3:27 pm

        Please do not do this people it's very dangerous for youre family. Unstoppables are intended for water not heat by heat these up in wax burner or on a hob you are causing a release of toxins and chemicals in the air. Please go to a cpl wax seller preferably Soy Wax specialist for products for these purpose. Stay safe!

        Reply
    4. Jennifer

      May 23, 2013 at 10:46 am

      Just a heads up.. if you put this in a Scentsy warmer, it will void your warranty!!

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        May 23, 2013 at 11:34 pm

        Thanks! I didn't even know the warmers had one - for how long?

        Reply
      • Debbie

        September 20, 2020 at 4:59 am

        I was wondering about the purex or armandhammer Crystal's would they be any safer to use in the wax burners?

        Reply
    5. Lorena

      June 03, 2013 at 5:24 pm

      Can you put any liquid fabric softener or just the ones mentioned ?

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        November 18, 2014 at 9:52 am

        Stephanie tried it with this not liquid.

        Reply
    6. Jessica

      July 09, 2013 at 9:07 pm

      @Melissa - Scentsy warmers have a lifetime warranty as long as you use Scentsy bulbs and wax. 🙂

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        November 18, 2014 at 9:50 am

        Wow! That is great to know!

        Reply
    7. Lori H

      July 11, 2013 at 10:01 am

      Love this idea. I tried it in my house and it definitely works.

      For making bad stuff smell good you should try putting dryer sheets in your garbage can or a sweaty gym bag.

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        November 18, 2014 at 9:50 am

        Thanks for that tip!

        Reply
    8. Patrica Lopez

      July 24, 2013 at 4:28 am

      DO YOU RECOMMEND BURNING SCENSTY BARS? THAT IS WHAT I BURN IN MY HOME. THAT GAIN IDEA WAS A COOL ONE.

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        July 24, 2013 at 9:22 am

        I personally don't burn Scentsy Bars anymore - I do essential oils because they are all natural.

        Reply
    9. Laura

      July 31, 2013 at 6:22 pm

      Wow! Found this through pintrest & I love it. My house smells sooo clean;) I just wanted to add that I used a small, clean votive holder on a candle warmer plate instead of a wax burner. I don't really like to burn anything in my house. I used to use candles ALL the time, until all the soot they create was pointed out to me.

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        November 18, 2014 at 9:52 am

        Thanks!

        Reply
    10. Mommy09

      August 20, 2013 at 1:59 pm

      The smell is amazing but i learned first hand that it is dangerous. My son has been struggling with his asthma ever since we started using this. I did not put the two together until yesterday, three weeks after i purchased it. I feel so bad. He has been coughing like crazy, runny nose and eyes. The whole time i thought he was just reacting to the cat again. Parents with young children please consider a different way to freshen your home.

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        December 08, 2013 at 5:38 pm

        Thanks for sharing your story - we have added a disclaimer to this post now!

        Reply
    11. Amber

      August 25, 2013 at 8:02 pm

      This made my house smell wonderful, but after an hour or so my eyes were watering and burning!

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        November 18, 2014 at 9:53 am

        Thanks for sharing - we have updated the post to reflect.

        Reply
    12. Kelli

      September 01, 2013 at 8:33 pm

      Tried this and a BIG no work. Did nothing, no smell at all.

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        September 01, 2013 at 8:54 pm

        Were they expired?

        Reply
    13. Skye

      September 11, 2013 at 5:31 pm

      I also tried this with the original scent of gain fireworks. It works but I don't think my entire house has the smell. The smell seems very mild. Maybe because I use the lamp wax warmer

      Reply
    14. Michelle

      September 13, 2013 at 8:43 am

      I tried this a couple of months ago while it did freshen a bit, i felt like i had a problem trying to keep it stirred so i could get more scent and oddly hardened after a bit... im not a fan. Plus the toxins are not something you should breathe in on a regular basis. No Bueno for you body! I will keep my oils

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        September 14, 2013 at 9:14 am

        Me too 🙂 Love the oils in the tart burner!

        Reply
    15. stacy

      September 15, 2013 at 11:29 am

      Now I am worried about putting this product in my washing machine with my clothes... why don't I just throw some scentsy bars in my wash...

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        December 08, 2013 at 5:41 pm

        It was designed for the dryer.

        Reply
      • Nena Barnett

        April 23, 2015 at 11:57 am

        @Stacy, did you know Scentsy actually has an amazing LAUNDRY LINE? With our Layers products, you can use the Laundry Liquid to wash, enhance the scent with Washer Whiffs, dry with our Dryer Disks, or use all three but a beautiful layered long-lasting scent!! I use Scentsy Clean for most of my laundry (traditional clean laundry scent) and French Lavender on my sheets and towels. My son uses Quiver on his clothes.

        Reply
    16. Rachael

      September 15, 2013 at 11:35 pm

      Hello there, I LOVE LOVE Scentsy but it's so expensive. And I also LOVE Gain so I have to try this. I do want to state that I use the Fireworks product in my laundry and it causes no damage and adds fragrance for weeks. I love to add it to towels and sheets. I'm only stating this since someone said they're worried about adding it to the wash. I promise it's perfectly safe for that. I am a tad bit concerned about the heating of the product in the warmer tho.....

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        November 18, 2014 at 9:54 am

        Thanks for sharing!

        Reply
    17. Rachael

      September 15, 2013 at 11:38 pm

      As a follow up note, I thought about how hot of water I wash whites in..such as sheets....and really that gets no hotter than my Scentsy pot does. So, I guess I have to think that this is safe to be heated. Going to say Safe and use it!.....Love on my scent loving friends!

      Reply
    18. Jim Kunkle

      November 16, 2013 at 4:38 pm

      I mix a tablespoon of the unstoppables and 1/4 cup of hot white vinegar to make about
      ten dryer sheets. Is this safe?

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        December 08, 2013 at 5:41 pm

        Yes.

        Reply
    19. Alechia

      December 01, 2013 at 6:30 pm

      Would this work with plug in warmer like scenty and better home and garden warmer?

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        December 08, 2013 at 5:41 pm

        Yes it does!

        Reply
    20. samantha

      December 27, 2013 at 11:33 am

      Works in partylite warmers as well.

      Reply
    21. amanda

      January 14, 2014 at 11:15 pm

      I did this tonight my house smells fantastic!!!! Thank you for the idea.

      Reply
    22. Dawn Hall

      January 31, 2014 at 3:08 pm

      I use them in the wax warmer and I also put some in the vacuum cleaner canister to make the house smell nice when cleaning

      Reply
    23. nonana

      April 21, 2014 at 2:58 pm

      I wanna try this but don't have a wax burner do you think boiling/simmer with watar of course in the stove will work?

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        June 08, 2014 at 5:46 pm

        I would think so.

        Reply
    24. Tracey Michelle

      August 14, 2014 at 6:00 pm

      I keep these in the container (and sometimes a small paper bowl) in my car and put them in the sun when I'm parked at work. Does wonders for I-always-have-kids-and-kid-messes-in-my-car problems (the lost milkshake cup, dirty socks, the dirty daycare bag I SWORE I took out to wash).
      And BTW, the hot plastic in our cars releases toxins, too...as so my kids. ; ) So while ideally I would LOVE to be all hippie-go-lucky mom, it's just not worth my sanity and scaring my kids for life with crazy mommy right now. I do what I can, but I can't do it all.

      At least my car smells like I did all of the laundry.

      Reply
    25. Tracey Michelle

      August 14, 2014 at 6:02 pm

      Oh, oh!!!! The WalMart warmers, while no where NEAR as cute as Scentsy warmers, are just under $20 and if you don't want the "free" Better Homes & Gardens mag sub with it you can request a $6 rebate, so $14 warmers with 3 starter packs...not too bad!!!!

      Reply
    26. Samantha

      September 28, 2014 at 8:07 am

      So sad that we have to put disclaimers on everything! It's an awesome idea! There are probably more chemicals in the food we eat then in those little balls we just are not really aware of what exactly they do to the animals and other food before we eat it. Thanks Stephanie for an awesome idea!

      Reply
      • Marion steele

        July 09, 2019 at 4:44 pm

        It's been reported that they give off harmful chemicals that are reacted when heated, I don't think it's worth the chance, I would trust the experts

        Reply
    27. Amanda

      January 22, 2015 at 3:07 pm

      Hi Melissa! Have you ever tried Pink Zebra? Our soy wax "Sprinkles" are not toxic and smell amazing! If you'd like, I could send you some samples so you can compare with what you are using currently.

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        January 22, 2015 at 6:17 pm

        Thanks Amanda - I have tried them and like them alot. Thanks!

        Reply
        • Amanda

          January 23, 2015 at 12:16 am

          Good to hear!! Fyi... a new catalog is coming out February 8th so you'll want to visit the new scents. 😉

          Reply
      • Patricia

        February 27, 2017 at 4:39 am

        I would love to try pink zebra are they soy ? My email is frugalmomof21827@gmail.com

        Reply
    28. Jay anne

      March 04, 2015 at 11:01 am

      Maybe just leave them out in a small bowl might do the same?

      Reply
    29. Somazia

      September 12, 2015 at 6:03 pm

      Does this work with oil burners as well?

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        September 15, 2015 at 7:05 pm

        No, it would not.

        Reply
    30. Melanie

      September 23, 2015 at 10:01 am

      Thank you for not endorsing this suggestion! The chemicals in those things are absolutely toxic to my family. Fabric softeners are too. Melting beeswax, coconut oil, and a few drops of essential oils or vanilla extract work fabulously in my warmer And cost a whole lot less too. The chemicals in those scented things are just gross. Check out the Environmental Working Group apps SkinDeep and Think Dirty for help finding better alternatives and to see how toxic The products you're using are

      Reply
      • Jbh

        November 29, 2019 at 9:24 pm

        Take some science classes. You will realize how ignorant you sound.

        Reply
    31. Jennifer Maturo

      February 10, 2018 at 2:35 am

      Put some of the Gain scent beads in the water tank...omg! keeps the bathrooms smelling amazing for a few days!

      Reply
    32. Jbh

      November 29, 2019 at 9:23 pm

      Get a life. If you are honestly afraid to burn candles you have bigger problems. It is a cute idea. If avoiding chemicals is really all you have to concern yourself with, be thankful. Most of us have other things to worry about.

      It is scientifically proven that the more you avoid, especially earlier in life, the more allergy prone you are. It goes along with acquired immunity. Just like children who do not consume sugar are more likely to be insulin resistant as adults, the more you are exposed to the more your body Is able to handle. Candles have been used for thousands of years, as has petroleum. Use is not correlated to illness unless there is a specific genetic allergy.

      Reply

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