I've tried making my own oil with alcohol and the essential oils, but never could get the scent just right and they seemed to clog up my wicks.. so I stick with mixing the La Tee Da oils with the 91% alcohol. Mustangs - do you have a favorite floral scent in the La Dee Da oils that isn't too flowery? I might want to try something different next time I order.

I'm sorry, I have not had a chance to get any charcoal. The smell is still there. Not as strong as it was a few weeks ago and after a month it is tolerable, but everyone who comes into my new room asks "what is that smell?" This is INSANE how much worse the smell is after this supposed VOC compliant crap. There is no way in hell this is better for you. for the first 3 weeks I could not even stand being in the room as I would get a headache after breathing this in for 20 minutes. I loved the old smell of the old stuff and it would be gone within a week. This smell is going on over a month and It is still lingering. I think we need to find another brand or get everyone to complain to these varnish companies to bring back the old formulas. Why did they even change it? How in the heck did they ever test this and Say "Yeah this is better!! You would have to have absolutely no sense of smell to think this stuff is good for anyone to breath or use. Do they really think by changing the smell or recipe of varnish we are saving the planet? It is ridiculous!! I'm so sorry I wish I had the answer for you. I just left my windows open a crack for days until it was tolerable. Also you could use a damp rid bag and hope that will absorb some of the smell. It is strong at first but I know at least these hanging bags smell better than the varnish!! You can get these at Lowes or HomeDepot in the cleaning isle.

No, the bottle doesn't get hot. It's just a container for the liquid. The oil travels up the wick and saturates the stone (which is why you need to let it sit for about 20 minutes). The stone turns dark when it is saturated and then you light the stone, let it burn for a couple of minutes then blow out the flame. The hot stone then causes the oil to evaporate. You need to put the protective cover over the stone because it gets red hot. Then you just let the lampe sit and release the fragrance & alcohol as the stone keeps evaporating the liquid as it wicks up. Here's a short video on how to use the Lampe Here is a link that might be useful: Instructions for use

I like scented candles & oil diffusers - not so much as an air freshener but just because I like the nice scents. During the summer I like scents like lemon & lime. During the fall & winter, I like scents like cinnamon or vanilla. One of my absolute favorites is the one I use for Christmas - Woodwick's Frasier Fir. It makes the house smell like I have a live Christmas tree.