DIY Reed Diffuser with Essential Oils

Reed diffusers look great and help keep your house smelling wonderful. The only problem is the artificial fragrances that are used in bought reed diffusers. The good news is that you can make your own, for a fraction of the cost. This DIY Reed Diffuser is also quick to make, and make great presents as well.

   

For the base oil, I like to use fractionated coconut oil or sweet almond as they are thinner oils and will travel up the reeds better. The fractionated coconut oil is clear which is great for transparent jars. The alcohol helps bind all the ingredients together, therefore helping the reeds better draw up the scents. You can use any glass jar that matches with your home decor. I found mine at an Op Shop, though you can get them anywhere or even recycle a glass jar that you have laying around the house. You can also decorate the jar to suit your home decor as well.

What you will need:

• small glass jar with a small opening
• essential oils
• sweet almond or fractionated coconut oil
• vodka, rubbing alcohol or witch hazel
• reed diffusers

Method:

1. Pour ¼ cup of oil into your glass jar. 
2. Add 2 TBSP of alcohol and give it a little swirl.
3. Add 15-20 drops of your chosen essential oils.
4. Using one of the reeds, give the mixture another swirl.
5. Add the rest of the reeds and fan them out.

Some Essential Oil Blends you could try are:

• 5 drops Lemongrass, 5 drops Lavender, 5 drops Eucalyptus
• 10 drops Lemon, 2 drops Frankincense, 2 drops Ylang Yang
• 7 drops Lavender, 4 drops Clary Sage, 4 drops Orange
• 5 drops Lavender, 5 drops Lemon, 5 drops Peppermint
• 7 drops Orange, 7 drops Peppermint
• 4 drops Geranium, 4 drops Orange, 2 drops Clove
• 5 drops Grapefruit, 4 drops Bergamot, 2 drops Ginger, 2 drops Clove
• 10 drops Lemon, 10 drops Orange
• 7 drops Eucalyptus, 7 drops Spearmint
• 10 drops Lavender, 6 drops Roman Chamomile
• 5 drops Bergamot, 5 drops Lavender, 5 drops Frankincense
• 7 drops Lemon, 7 drops Rosemary
• 7 drops Orange, 7 drops Lime, 7 drops Peppermint
• 10 drops Lavender, 6 drops Rosemary
• 6 drops Tangerine, 6 drops Spearmint, 6 drops Lemongrass
• 9 drops Lime, 6 drops Lavender, 3 drops Geranium

What is your favourite blend?

These DIY Reed Diffusers release a very light, subtle scent. They work well in a small, enclosed room. I like to flip the reeds every couple of days to help refresh the scent, and once they are completely saturated, I replace them. The oil will also start to lose its scent, so I like to replace that once a month. You can get a stronger scent by diffusing essential oils with a diffuser.

Have a question about essential oils? Find out more here!

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