When you walk outside, you might be concerned about how a nearby idling car or a faraway factory are polluting the air you breathe. But when you’re inside, the products you use to make your home smell ...

A new research found that aroma compounds released from the scented wax melts can react with ozone in indoor air to form potentially toxic particles. This challenges the belief that scented wax melts ...

As traditional candles burn, they can contribute to indoor air pollution by emitting volatile compounds and smoke, which may pose inhalation risks. Scented wax melts are often marketed as safer ...

A new study found that wax melts release more air pollutants than candles—comparable to gas stoves and diesel engines. Researchers previously found that other scented products, like cleaners and oil ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — You may enjoy using wax melts to perfume different rooms while you’re at home. But, did you know these products can pollute the air? Purdue University Assistant Professor Nusrat ...

Traditional candles release volatile compounds and smoke as they burn, contributing to indoor air pollution and potential inhalation risks. Scented wax melts are often promoted as a safer, flame-free ...