This $15 Aldi Find Will Make Your Candles Last for Way Longer

Olivia Harvey
Olivia Harvey
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Wilmington, DE/USA - April 6, 2019: Aldi grocery store.
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If you can’t go a single day without burning a scented candle, then it’s about time you hop on the candle warmer bandwagon. These handy little lamps help you enjoy your favorite fragrances without the need for an open flame. They make your candles last longer because they melt the wax more evenly and slowly, allowing you to enjoy your candles for an extended period. 

Right now, Aldi is selling candle warming lamps for just $15, so you can finally see what all the hype is about without blowing your entire scented candle budget! (You’ll have plenty left to grab some of the store’s famous Voluspa look-alike candles — phew!)

What Are Candle Warming Lamps?

Candle warming lamps are designed to warm and melt wax from the top down. They feature an arched gooseneck and a base for your candle to sit on. Aldi’s lamps are even adjustable, so you can fit taller candles under the bulb or adjust how close you want the bulb to the surface of your candle. It also features a dimming function and a timer, so you don’t have to worry about remembering to turn the lamp off before bed or before leaving the house.

The lamps are already sold out on Instacart, but they should still be available in Aldi’s famous “aisle of shame,” as shoppers lovingly call the home goods aisle. However, if your Aldi is out of stock, consider this alternative from Amazon. It’s similarly priced at just under $18 and also features an adjustable gooseneck and dimmer.

Aldi also has a bunch of its best-selling candles in stock right now, but you can also grab this classic Huntington Home Gardenia candle on the Aldi website. It’s just $5 and features three wicks for maximum fragrance when lit. But it would also work great under a candle warming lamp, too!

Check your nearest Aldi to see if the candle warming lamps are still available, or shop the Amazon version to finally see what all the hype is about. They’re useful, beautiful, and honestly, better than burning!

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