A scent diffuser is a type of fragrance disbursement that can be used to add scent to a room. The diffuser uses porous items, such as a reed, that grabs the oil or fragrance to let off a subtle scent. There is no heating or flame involved to allow the oils to be released---so it's safe. Most scent diffusers last just under 30 days or until the oils and solution have been absorbed or dried up. Most are inexpensive to make and offer a great way to add freshness and scent to a living area.
Step 1
Choose the essential oil for your scent diffuser. For a more cozy scent for the home choose scents with essential oils or fragrances with tones of spice, apple, wine, cinnamon, vanilla, pecan, clove and ginger. For a fresh tone try lemon peel, lily of the valley, jasmine, iris, wood and tuberose. Fruity and relaxing choose; red currant, apricot and orange flower. Tropical flair may include coconut oils, mango, bananas and vanilla.
Step 2
Select a glass bottle or upright container for your diffuser. These can come in many shapes and sizes. Select a bottle that will hold it least five reeds and about 7 oz. of liquid.
Step 3
Fill the bottle up with all of the ingredients. Place the dipropylene glycol in the bottle first. Then begin to add the essential oils or fragrance oils. Feel free to mix and match the fragrances to come up with a signature scent. Use the dropper to measure the correct amount of liquids.
Step 4
Shake the mixture gently to combine all of the ingredients.
Step 5
Place the reeds inside of the bottle. Within 24 hours the reeds should begin to absorb the fragrance and begin filling the room with scent. To get the scent started faster, take the reeds dipped in the oil and flip them upside down.
Tips and Warnings
- Try to buy individual scents rather than combinations, this way it is easier to mix and match scents. Purchase only pure essential oils. Diluted oils will produce a weaker scent. Fragrance oils are often less potent than essential oils. Many of the scents are generally combined with synthetic ingredients rather than all-natural scents. Fragrance oils may not last as long as essential oils in a diffuser.
- Keep this item and all of the oils out of the reach of children and animals. Avoid spilling on clothing and furniture. Do not burn.
Things You'll Need
- 4 oz or smaller glass bottle with no lid or cap
- 1 oz. of essential oils (or 2 oz. fragrance oil)
- 2 oz. oil dropper
- 2 1/4 oz. dipropylene glycol
- 5 to 10 eight-inch untreated diffuser reed stems
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