What Is the Purpose of Citronella Candles?
Citronella candles are scented with the oil from the citronella plant. This grass is known to repel insects with its scent. When the scent is burned in a candle, it diffuses the aroma and repels bugs. Does this Spark an idea?
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Features
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When citronella oil is added to melted paraffin wax during the candle-making process, the scent of the finished candle repels bugs when the candle is burned to diffuse the scent. The size of the candle and the amount of citronella oil in the candle determine the size of the area that will repel bugs.
Size
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Commercial citronella candles are often made in large buckets for greater repellent coverage. For example, for a porch or patio that is 10 feet by 20 feet, one or two medium citronella buckets may repel bugs from the entire area.
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Function
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For outdoor dining, citronella pillar candles can be used on the table to keep bugs away from food.
Significance
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Citronella candles are sometimes chosen over bug sprays because the scent is made from natural oils rather than from chemicals that can be harmful to one's health. The Environmental Protection Agency has determined that citronella is a safe substance.
Benefits
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Using citronella candles at outdoor events can help keep bugs away from large numbers of people, which is preferable to individuals having to spray their skin with a bug repellent. This means more time spent at the event and less time spent slapping away insects.
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