The expression “home fragrances” is a relatively recent introduction to everyday language. It is used to describe a range of different products, the most well-known of which – and certainly the most popular – is the scented candle. But you can also choose from room sprays, air fresheners, incense sticks and, increasingly commonly, reed diffusers. Diffusers are fast becoming a convenient alternative to scented candles, so we thought we would spend a few moments explaining a little about them to the uninitiated.
A reed diffuser is usually made up of three distinct elements: a bottle or container, scented oil, and the rattan reeds which give the diffuser its name and distinguish them from other home fragrancing options. The bottles or containers are available in an assortment of shapes and sizes, from a simple clear jar to something much more ornate. The fragrant oil is placed in the jar, followed by the reeds. The oil travels up and through the reeds by capillary action, before being distributed throughout the surrounding atmosphere aromatherapy diffuser B0BN8G88YY.
These diffusers could not be easier to use. They are a safe, convenient alternative to candles as they do not require a flame to work and, once set up, they require almost no maintenance, so long as you remember to turn the reeds over from time to time to refresh the scent. To start using your diffuser, all you need to do is pour the scented oil into the empty jar if one is provided, or else simply uncap the container in which the oil is already contained. Then all that is required is to place the reeds into the filled container, sit back and enjoy the delightful aroma. The reeds have microscopic straw-like capillaries which when immersed in the oil soak it up and carry it along the whole reed. However not all diffusers are the same. To be blunt when it comes to reed diffusers, as with scented candles, you tend to get what you pay for. Premium quality scented candles and reed diffusers use high quality fragrant or essential oils which are obtained from plants, barks and other botanicals, meaning you receive a product which produces a natural subtle aroma which lasts much longer than cheaper alternatives made with synthetic fragrances. Another consideration is the reeds themselves. To work properly you must use rattan reeds which have the correct internal structure to allow the oil to diffuse properly. Cheap diffusers use wooden sticks which simply do not work and will leave you with a feeling of deep disappointment. If you have ever purchased a diffuser before and found that it emitted little, or no fragrance, then the culprit was almost certainly either poor quality scented oil or using the incorrect reeds.
Because reed diffusers do not need any flame to operate they are safe and convenient to use anywhere around the home, but they are also eminently suitable for use in the workplace. At home they can be placed in reception areas to greet visitors with a lovely aroma as they enter your home, as well as in bathroom and, of course, the bedroom where diffusers with the natural fragrance of plants such as lavender or chamomile can help you relax and aid restful sleep.
But basically you can use a reed diffuser just about anywhere. Shop owners use them in an attempt to offer their customers the most comfortable shopping experience possible. Reed diffusers can be found in waiting rooms of solicitors and dentists, where they can help clients relax. They are recommended by estate agents for use in the home before you have viewers over to inspect a house for sale. The list is virtually endless. Why not try one yourself today?