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Which is better to help with the odor?
Let’s face it. Sometimes your room is going to stink: PT, sweaty uniforms; you get the point. But that’s all right; you’re not going to shy away from a little stink.
But when you’re ready to not gas out your roommates, you’re going to want to do something about it. If you’re old school and like candles, that’s great, but they can pose a fire hazard, and your unit may have a prohibition on them.
Where a plug-in is discreetly hidden and fighting the good fight, no, your odor while you’re not even in.
Here’s a quick comparison to help you choose: Yankee Candles Vs Glade Plug-ins
Feature
Yankee Candle
Glade Plugins
Fragrance
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Cost
$15
$5-$15
Bottom line: Glade Plugins would be your best bet, as they are less of a hazard than an open flame and more likely to be approved by your unit.
Best for when you’re in the room and can keep an eye on the candle.
Best for setting the mood. Sometimes you want the lights off and chill in front of the TV. It’s low-light, but it can set the mood if that’s what you are going for.
If you like variation with the kinds of odors you bring into your room, candles are highly customizable and come in nearly every scent you can imagine.
Not good if you’re going to be gone for some time, as you will not want to leave it unattended.
If low ceiling, you could have black smudges from the smoke after you blow out the candle.
Not very portable, as most are glass, which is breakable, and they tend to be heavy.
