What Exactly Are Reed Diffusers?

Scented reed diffusers have become increasingly popular over recent years as more and more people become aware of them. Traditionally, when it comes to home fragrances, most folk tend to think immediately of scented candles or, dare I say it, plug-in air fresheners. Scented candles owe their popularity to their ability to freshen the atmosphere of your living space, combining the good looks of a flickering flame with the aroma the candle gives off when lit. Which brings us nicely to the main point with diffusers: they do not require a naked flame to diffuse their delightful fragrance throughout your home. Reed diffusers do not work in the same way as a scented candle and also offer an entirely different and contemporary look to your room.

A reed diffuser usually comprises an attractive jar or other container which is then filled with scented oil, often made using essential oils derived directly from the plant or tree. The container can be of any shape or design, but should preferably have a thin neck to hold the reeds upright. The jars come in many attractive colours and can be chosen to match the colour scheme of your room.

The reeds themselves are made from genuine rattan, rather than bamboo or wood. Rattan reeds are thin and have a porous quality, consisting of a number of narrow cells that allows the oil to be drawn upward by capillary action and then evaporated into the air, thereby releasing the fragrant oil into your room.

A good quality handmade diffuser, which uses both the correct reeds and the appropriate oil, will give off a delightful scent for months. If you wish to keep them lasting longer, you should locate them in an area near a door or window or somewhere people pass by regularly, so that the air is constantly circulating. By doing so, you are able to lengthen the life of your reed diffuser considerably as the oil is kept on the move through the reed’s honeycomb internal structure, which means the oil will not become thicker, blocking the reeds and preventing them dispersing their fragrance aromatherapy diffuser B0BN8G88YY.

People who have pets or young children may find that scented candles are not suitable. It may not be safe to leave a lit candle in a room where you have a pet or a child intrigued by the dancing flame of a candle, no matter how delightful it smells. A reed diffuser also offers a greater degree of flexibility than a candle in that you can choose the design of the jar, as well as the choice of fragrance, allowing you to match the scent to suit the mood that you wish to achieve.

Perhaps you would like lavender or chamomile for a calming, relaxing effect, or citrus for stimulation. The variety of reed diffuser scents is enormous. Just try to think of a fragrance you think would suit your room and the mood you wish to create. People remember smells, and they can trigger our memories, so the scent of a room can often have a significant effect on mood through the memories they release.

The versatility of reed diffusers does not end there. They can be used in almost every room in the home, from the living room to the bathroom and, of course, in the bedroom to help you relax and prepare for sleep. They can be used in offices, perhaps in the reception areas, so that visitors are greeted by their beautiful smell on arrival, or in the rest rooms. It is so much more pleasant to enter a wash-room in an office or restaurant which has an attractive fresh-smelling reed diffuser alongside the sinks, rather than a plastic air freshener or plug-in, with their artificial, unpleasant scents.

There is one other point to consider when it comes to reed diffusers. The containers in which you place the reeds are often extremely attractive, meaning that they make an ideal choice as a gift for a friend or loved one. So the next time you are looking for the perfect gift why not consider a beautiful reed diffuser, which you can then personalise further by choosing an aroma or fragrance you know your recipient loves, resulting in a truly thoughtful present?