Reed diffusers have been taking the aromatherapy market by storm recently year. They can be found in nearly every commercial outlet from department stores to craft markets to internet storefronts. Even as popular as they are, many people are not sure what they are or how they work. Now let we explain how scented oil, a decorative bottle and reeds combine to dispense fragrance.
A reed diffuser consist of three basic components. A glass diffuser bottle , a set of Aromatherapy Diffuser Sticks and diffuser oil. Fill the diffuser bottle about three-quarters full of the diffuser oil, then insert the Fragrance Diffuser Sticks into the oil and you are all set to go. It’s sounds simple enough. And it is. Let’s take a closer look at how they work and get the big picture of why reed diffuser are gainning popularity so quickly these days.
The glass container is self explanatory really. You can use nearly anything that is made up of glass and is tall enough to support the reeds. You can find different capacity like 50ml, 100ml, 150ml, 200ml in our store. We suggest to use only glass bottle, as some plastics are not formulated for use with oils.
Next, you have the diffuser reeds. The diffuser reeds looks like bamboo sticks. However, these diffuser reeds are made out of rattan, not bamboo. These rattan reeds are usually between 10 and 15 inches in length. (The 12inche reeds are considered the most popular length). Each individual reed containers about 40-80 vascular pipes. I compare these vascular pipes to small drinking straws. They run the entire length of the reed. It is through these vascular pipes that the reed “suck up” the oils and pull it to the top of the reeds. The scent is then dispersed into the air through natural evaporation. In general, between 5-10 reeds are used at a time. The more diffuser reeds, the greater the smell.
Now we have diffuser oil. Diffuser oil themselves are consists of a reed diffuser liquid “base” mixed with fragrance oils or essential oils. The base itself is specially formulated to be the right “thickness” to move effectively up the reed channel. Many bases use solvents that are too thick to move up the reeds properly. This can result in poor fragrancing and gooey, warped reeds. When purchasing reed diffuser oils, look for oils that do not contain harsh chemical solvents such as DPG.
1. Reed Stick should be turned over once per week or so. This will start the perfuming process all over again as the oil is drawn back up the reeds.
2. Rattan reeds should not be reused. The rattan reeds should be replaced every time the scent is changed. If you reuse the same reeds, the scent will mix together. It is possible that the mingled scents might compliment one another, but most of the time, they do not produce pleasant results.
3. Diffuser reeds can also get clogged with dust over time because of the channels they contain, so it is best to replace them monthly or if you change scents. Additionally, reeds can become overly saturated with oil over time. So again, intermittent replacement is best.
4. Although reed diffusers are safer than candles,caution should still be used. Reed diffuser oil is not intended for direct application to the skin or ingestion. Care should be taken not to tip the diffuser over or place it directly on delicate surfaces. This is especially important if you have small children, pets. Reed diffusers are completely flameless, so you should not attempt to light the reeds.
Post time: Mar-15-2023
