Scented candles/scented Epsom salt

[Knight_of_Avalon]

Yeah, yeah, I know. Scented candles are a big no no.
But I desperately miss taking a bath and lighting a candle for a couple minutes and then blowing it out once the smell hits. So here's my question:
If my bird is in my bedroom in his cage clear on the opposite side of the room, and I'm in my bathroom with the door shut and I only light the candle for oh, maybe 1 minute (or less if it's a stronger candle). Enough to make the bathroom smell a little bit bit not enough to permeate my whole room. Could that be okay?
I'd really like it if I could find a balance between the little calming luxeries like this and owning a bird.
Another thing is what about Epsom salts that are scented? For example like the Lavender Epsom salts. I haven't thought to look up if they're okay or even ask until just now, but with skiing season coming up fast I have a feeling I'm going to be wanting those eventually even more than the candles

 

[LordTriggs]

I very well could be wrong but I believe there are some scented candles out there that are okay for birds respiratory wise. Hopefully someone else here knows of them, or can point out I'm crazy and dreamed the candles up.

 

[Kiwibird]

I would aim to move your bird out of the adjoining room and as far away as possible. I am sure others will disagree, but I honestly don't think if your bird is on the other side of the house lighting a candle in the bathroom for a couple minutes and keeping the door closed is going to be harmful. I think him being in an adjoining bedroom could potentially be a bad situation though. Same with bath salts. If he is way clear of the scent, I wouldn't be too concern. If there is no possible way to move him out of the adjoining bedroom though, I would not use a candle. In that case, have you considered an essential oil diffuser instead? Most pure essential oils are bird-safe.

 

[SailBoat]

Well, the chill is in the air or will soon be across the Great White North of this World and the subject regarding Candles has reared its head as normal.

Candles and as a general caution, products with a 'scent' have known dangers for Parrots and also Humans with COPD, etc... Scented Candies have a double edged. Most people are unaware that Scents and what they are made from are not governed - no oversight. In addition, all Candies give-off a wonderfully dangerous 'gas' that is deadly to all breathing creatures during 'combustion' (burning).

Is it safe to use such products in a closed bathroom with a fan that in fact removes those gases and scents physically from the home. For the most part, yes! That said, one of the Top Ten causes of House Fires are Candles. FYI: Feathers burn really fast!

The subject of 'Wants' and 'Needs' are common points when discussions of Parrots occur. At the end of the day, we should always provide some added weight in the discussion for those most commonly left without a voice.

 

[Flboy]

Scented Epsom salt was also mentioned. I would think long and hard before soaking in something that , by design, promotes absorption! You are also absorbing that scent through your skin!

 

[GaleriaGila]

I have burned (for a couple of hours after the Rb goes to bed), maybe one day out of the week) scented candles four rooms and three closed doors away (eg., candle in livingroom with the Rickeybird in his back bedroom. No problem as far as I'm aware, but you have my attention!

 

[itzjbean]

We have Glade plug-ins, a Scentsy and a few candles scattered throughout the house. I'm sure many will judge me when reading this but we have a lot of pets and it tends to smell like wet dog or cat poop if we don't use something.

We're not chronic candle users but will utilize them more often in the fall/winter when we can't open the windows as its too cold or when we host a party/have guests over. I've never encountered a single problem from using these with my birds. They don't seem to be affected at all. Their cage is located in the living room, the Scentsy is across the room but still in the living room. The glade plug-ins are in the hallways. Candles are used in the kitchen, sometimes living room, bathroom. Everything is kind of an open concept so it does get to smelling nice after a couple hours. Obviously nothing is very close to the birds and they are kept in their cages while they are on/burning.

You should be able to use your candle in the bathroom just fine.

 

[Kiwibird]

We have Glade plug-ins, a Scentsy and a few candles scattered throughout the house. I'm sure many will judge me when reading this but we have a lot of pets and it tends to smell like wet dog or cat poop if we don't use something.

We're not chronic candle users but will utilize them more often in the fall/winter when we can't open the windows as its too cold or when we host a party/have guests over. I've never encountered a single problem from using these with my birds. They don't seem to be affected at all. Their cage is located in the living room, the Scentsy is across the room but still in the living room. The glade plug-ins are in the hallways. Candles are used in the kitchen, sometimes living room, bathroom. Everything is kind of an open concept so it does get to smelling nice after a couple hours. Obviously nothing is very close to the birds and they are kept in their cages while they are on/burning.

You should be able to use your candle in the bathroom just fine.

Just something to consider- I have gotten a few of those wax warmers recently and have been using coconut oil (as a carrier oil) with essential oils in them in lieu of the wax cubes. They work wonderfully and make the whole house smell great! I won't use the diffuser outside the bathroom because it adds humidity to the air (we don't need any additional humidity).

 

[GaleriaGila]

Oh, and I forgot... you can put orange peels, cloves, cinnamon sticks, whatever is safe... put 'em in a slow cooker... or just simmer some on stovetop...
The house smells great!

 

[Flboy]

FYI, glade plug in. I know of a local situation where a woman killed all her birds- plugged in 5 Glades in the same time room!
Had just picked up two new birds and didn’t want the room to smell