How Glade's New Flameless Candle Convinced Me Flickers Aren't Needed to Fight Odor

I'm a big fan of candles, but my allergies steer me away from many of the stronger scents sold at popular outlets like Bath and Body works and the Yankee Candle Company. Odd as it may seem, I have found allergy-friendly candles appearing more often in the cleaning aisles of drug and grocery stores. So far, I've found Glade Scented Oil candles provide a lot of hours of candle for the money (about $1 after the initial investment in the kit.) Clean linen is my favorite scent. This scent removes orders instead of covering it up.

So, was eager to try out Glade's new flameless candle. I bought the first one two weeks ago. Did I like it? I just bought a refill today.

The flameless candle works very similar to non-candle odor removers. An oil unit is placed inside the candle. Heat, generated by a battery, spreads the odor. The unit at first looks confusing, but step-by-step instructions complete with diagrams make it easy for even a non-mechanical person to get the device together and operating in about ten minutes.

Unlike other heat-generated odorizers, the Glade Flameless Candle has a sensitive fragrance setting, ranging from zero to seven. At seven, the scent is way too strong, even for a large kitchen or grand room (or your teenage son's messy bedroom). During the first week, I left mine set at 2, increasing it to 3 after cooking meals that left strong odors of onions and fish.

The flameless candle even comes with its own "glow." By simply pushing in on the candle device, which fits inside an attractive globe, an orange glow appears. I can see some instances where this would be a nice addition, but, for me, this "flame" is something I doubt I will use often. The glow reminds me of a nightlite, not a candle. The ambiance isn't there. Romance won't be kindled nor will your living area take on the warmth often given by a real candle.

The initial cost can be a deterrent. The unit, with one refill, is about $8.99. I was able to purchase mine with a coupon and a sale price for $3. I imagine these introductory specials will continue through the holidays, so take advantage of those. Refill units are relatively inexpensive, about $2.