What Are Reed Diffusers?

Reed Diffusers disperse essential oils or fragrances into the air, improving a home's ambience. They operate through various methods, including air pressure, mist, and heat.

As we move into 2025, diffusers have changed the game for both smelling good and being a modern addition to your home.

Let the Village Wax Melt team explain the different types of diffusers.

The Main Types of Diffusers

So there's not one type of reed diffuser.

Crazy, right?

Here's 4 different reed diffusers for your home:

• Nebulising Diffuser: This diffuser uses pressurised air to atomise essential oils without water, releasing pure oil particles into the air.
• Ultrasonic Diffuser: This type mixes water with essential oils. It uses ultrasonic vibrations to create a fine mist that disperses into the air.
• Reed Diffuser: A reed diffuser consists of a glass container filled with scented oil. Porous reeds absorb the oil and release the fragrance slowly into the room.
• Electric Diffuser: An electric diffuser uses electricity to mist essential oils. It often includes additional features, such as timers and lights.

Of course the mos popular one is the reed diffuser.

You get a fragranced home and you can keep refilling them.

How to Get the Most from Diffusers

Of course you want your diffuser to fill your home with lush oils, right?

To maximise the effectiveness and longevity of your diffuser, consider the following tips:

General Tips for Using Diffusers

• Choose the Right Place: Position your diffuser in a cool, ventilated area, away from direct sunlight and heat. This helps maintain the scent's potency and prolongs the diffuser's lifespan.
• Adjust the Scent:
  • For reed diffusers, change the number of reeds to modify the intensity of the fragrance.
  • For electric diffusers, adjust the amount of oil to achieve the desired strength of scent.

Specific Tips for Reed Diffusers

• Setup:
  • Remove any stoppers and immerse the reeds into the fragrance oil.
  • Allow the reeds to soak for a few hours before flipping them to initiate diffusion.
• Regular Maintenance: Flip the reeds every week or two to refresh the scent and ensure even distribution. Be cautious, as frequent flipping may cause the oil to evaporate more quickly.
• Monitor Oil Levels: Check the oil level regularly. Refill as needed, but avoid overfilling to prevent spills.

Specific Tips for Electric Diffusers

• Water Usage:
  • Fill the reservoir with clean or distilled water up to the indicated line.
  • Add 4–6 drops of essential oil for optimal misting.
• Cleaning: Rinse your diffuser after each use to prevent oil build-up, especially from citrus oils, which can damage the components over time.

By following these Village Wax Melt guidelines, you can improve your diffuser experience, keep your space beautifully scented, and maximise your diffuser's life and effectiveness.