What Is a Reed Diffuser and Their Benefits?

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.

Where to Put Your Reed Diffuser?

When using a reed diffuser, placement is key, and the size of the room plays an important role.

Common spots for reed diffusers include:

• Bathrooms
• Entryways and foyers
• Kitchens
• Bedrooms
• Home offices

A compact diffuser with 5 to 9 reeds typically offers subtle fragrance in smaller spaces like bathrooms or foyers. Consider using a bigger diffuser or adding more reeds to help distribute the scent more effectively for larger rooms.

As for the ideal location within a room, place the diffuser where there's gentle airflow, but avoid areas near air conditioners, open windows, or tucked-away corners.

A good rule of thumb is to treat it like a vase of flowers, and position it where people often pass by so the fragrance is noticed throughout the day.

Finally, keep your diffuser in a cool, shaded spot. While this won’t change the scent, it will help preserve the oil and extend its life by avoiding heat and direct sunlight.

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 scent strength.

Specific Tips for Reed Diffusers

How to set your diffuser? Remove any stoppers and immerse the reeds in the fragrance oil. Why? This allows 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.

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.