How to Use Diffuser Reeds With Essential Oils
Home fragrances are a nice touch to any home, especially if you are expecting company or just want your house to smell a bit more fresh. While there are many air fresheners on the market, some may smell too fake or too strong for your liking. Reed diffusers are one of the newer home air fresheners on the market, however they can be costly. Making your own can save you money and allow you to personalize your scent. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Wooden aromatherapy reeds
- Glass bottle or jar with a small opening
- Essential oils
- Reed diffuser oil base
Instructions
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Choose a decorative bottle or vase in which to put your oil and diffuser reeds. You should choose a bottle that is tall enough to accommodate the length of the reeds without tipping over. The bottle should also have a narrow opening to allow the reeds to stick out, but not allow the oil to easily spill.
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Mix up a diffuser oil scent. Mix 1/4 ounce of your chosen essential oil with 2 1/4 ounces of a reed diffuser oil base. You can also substitute grape seed oil for the base. You may choose to add a 1/4 ounce of perfumer's alcohol to the mixture to keep the essential oil and the base oil well mixed. If you use a larger vase, you may want to double the oil recipe.
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Pour the oil into the bottle and place the reeds inside. Allow some time for the reeds to soak up the oil. Once the oil fully penetrates the reeds, you will be able to smell the fragrance throughout the home.
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Place the diffuser in an area of the home where air can circulate through the reeds. This will allow a better permeation of the air in the home, making the entire home fill with the scent.
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Tips & Warnings
Flip the reeds every so often to keep the scent fresh. The reeds will tend to dry out, so flipping them ensures the moist end is facing the room, allowing the scent to permeate the air.
Use bamboo skewers from the grocery store to serve as reeds if you don't have actual reeds handy.
Don't use the reed diffuser near open flame, as some of the ingredients are flammable.
Don't reuse reeds. The scent may linger in the reeds, so when you put them in a new fragrance it will smell a bit off. Old reeds also won't be able to soak up the fragrance as well as fresh reeds.
