How To Use Reed Diffusers Correctly: Your Complete Guide

Whether you consider yourself something of a self-care aficionado or are someone who simply enjoys indulging in a little home aromatherapy from time to time, you’ve probably heard of reed diffusers. As a flame-free alternative to candles, reed diffusers offer all the benefits of a beautiful aromatic experience without the care that comes with a candle. Parents and pet parents particularly like reed diffusers for their safety aspect, and everyone can appreciate the low maintenance manner in which these products infuse your space with a heavenly scent.

Some people, however, are unfamiliar with how to use reed diffusers. Not knowing how to use reed diffusers could prevent you from enjoying all their benefits. Don’t let that hold you back. With this guide on how to use reed diffusers correctly, you’ll be perfectly set up for an enhanced aroma experience.

How to Use Reed Diffusers

Step 1: Choose Your Scent

Malie’s Reed Diffusers come in a variety of island-inspired scents, including:

Pikake

Plumeria

Koke’e

Mango Nectar

Pineapple

Diffusers are available in full-size, mini-size, luxe, and refill variations. Each scent comes housed in a beautiful frosted glass bottle that can be refilled and re-used, giving more life to this product.

Can’t choose just one scent? Not a problem. Our Island Ambiance Gift Set includes three mini-sized (2 oz) reed diffusers in Plumeria, Koke’e, and Pikake, providing you with variety and options.

The first step to using reed diffusers the right way is to make sure you choose a scent you love! This will help you reap the maximum amount of benefits from the product.

Step 2: Place it in the Right Setting

Placement is key to a good experience with reed scent diffusers. While the aroma will disperse throughout any size room, keep in mind that the scent will be more prominent in smaller spaces, as there will be less area for the scent to cover. If you want the scent to be strong, place the diffuser in a smaller room like a powder room or a bedroom. For a lighter scent, general, open area spaces like living rooms work best.

Step 3: Swirl the Reed Diffuser Oil

Before inserting the reeds into the diffuser, give the reed diffuser oil a quick swirl just to ensure that everything is evenly spread out and blended to perfection.

Step 4: Insert the Reeds

Now you’re ready to really get going. Insert as many reeds as you’d like depending on the intensity of the fragrance you desire. More reeds means a stronger aroma while fewer reeds will give you a lighter, softer scent. Feel free to play around with the intensity of the scent and do what works best for you at any given time. Remember, you can always remove a few reeds as you see fit.

Step 5: Flip the Reeds

After waiting about 30 minutes, give the reeds a flip, using a tissue to do so. This will start the process of disbursing the fragrance but it will still give the reeds enough time to have soaked up the oil.

Step 6: Enjoy!

Last but not least, sit back and relax as you enjoy your favorite new aromatherapy product!

Ongoing Care & Maintenance for Reed Diffusers

Once you’ve started using reed diffusers correctly, you’ll see just how easy they are. To keep enjoying them for the long haul, practice these ongoing care and maintenance tips.

Flip the Reeds Weekly

This will keep the scent that emanates from the reed diffusers potent in the best of ways. This once-a-week maintenance tactic goes a long way for preserving this product.

Refill the Reed Diffuser Oil

With regular use, your reed diffuser oil will start to diminish. That’s a good thing! That means you’re enjoying the product and getting good use out of it. Don’t wait until it’s totally empty to refill your reed diffuser, however. Once you notice that your bottle is halfway used, order a refill so you never run out.

Replace the Reeds

Just as you’ll need to periodically refill the reed diffuser oil, you’ll also need to replenish your stock of reeds. A new set of reeds can instantly refresh the aroma and help you get more out of your diffuser.

Use Your Reed Diffuser Right

Once you know how to use reed diffusers, you won’t be able to get enough of them. Shop for reed diffusers and accessories at Malie today!