This week I have received this question many, many times.
Replace the reeds after they permanently stop diffusing. Over time, reeds can become clogged with dust. Before replacing, flip them. This usually starts the scenting process all over again. If this doesn’t work, your reeds are probably clogged with dust or overly saturated and in need of replacement.
I read an article this morning about how some Washington residents are being given the choice to pay for their plastic bags at the grocery store or provide their own baskets or bags.
The cost of the plastic bag ? 5 cents each. The movement is aiming to reduce pollution, litter and waste.
Some are arguing that they pay for the groceries at the establishment, shouldn’t they give you something to put them in to get them home ?
How do you weigh in ?
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I received a paypal receipt for itunes purchases I made the night before last. I laughed seeing these grouped together…
1) I Touch Myself by The Divinyls
2) 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover by Paul Simon
3) She’s Country (Club Remix) by Jason Aldean
4) Let’s Go All The Way by Sly Fox
5) Shout by Tears For Fears
I put a hole in our bedroom wall with the door. Opened it too hard and it slammed into the wall. Dang it ! I am a little bit of a perfectionist and had to fix it right away. So I called our neighbor who came and fixed it for us. Cut out a square piece of drywall, replaced it then mudded and sanded it and all that. Hubby went into the basement, dug out the can of paint marked “tan bedroom paint” and rolled it over the newly repaired wall. Only it was not the tan paint from our bedroom. It was the tan paint from a different bedroom in our house. And now it looks plain stupid. And we are out of our bedroom paint apparently. So now we have to paint the whole room another color.
S0- since we are repainting I decided now would be the time to get a new comforter set to match the fresh coat of paint. I splurged on a really nice set because JcPenney’s had a huge sale.
You know what would look really good with new paint and a new comforter set ? New furniture of course ! I figured I would get new furniture to replace this old hand me down set that I have had for years and years. Dressers, night stands, new curtains, new lamps. New pictures for the walls.
This is the most expensive hole in the wall EVER !
Protect delicate surfaces. Ingredients in reed diffusers can destroy wood and other delicate surfaces. Use a coaster or a decorative mirror under your diffuser to help protect your furniture. Use caution when flipping reeds so that the oil does not splash or drip onto delicate surfaces surrounding the diffuser.
Shared with permission, this testimonial is true and is also HILARIOUS !
“Thanks for all of your help in selecting a gift for my sister for Christmas. She is so picky and opinionated that I dread buying a gift for her every year because she always has something rude or inappropriate to say. In fact, I probably wouldn’t buy her a gift at all except I would like look a cheapskate, which I’m not.
I feel like such a success because when she opened it, she put it up to her nose and smiled and said mmmmmmm. She said she loved the Caramel latte scent ! I breathed a sigh of relief.
She opened a present from our other sister and acted like a complete moron. At least it wasn’t me. I avoided the wrath of Sheila thanks to you !”
Can I color my reed diffuser oil ?
Yes ! You sure can. Adding a few drops of food coloring can be very aesthetically pleasing and can match your decor or give it that “pop” of color. The color will travel up the reeds just as the oil will. It’s a great way to visually see your diffuser working. Only add a few drops though. Adding too much color can slow the diffusion process or clog the reeds. We recommend no more than 5 drops per 8 oz. bottle of reed diffuser oil.
Although reed diffusers are increasing in popularity very quickly, many people don’t even know what they are or how to use them. So here is a quick little tutorial….
A reed diffuser is used to fragrance your home, office or personal spaces. (Dorm room, nursing home, etc.) It’s basically a glass jar or vase with a specially blended reed diffuser oil in it. You insert a handful of reeds into the reed diffuser oil. The reeds are designed to pull the oil from the jar or vase and up the length of the reed where it is then naturally dispersed into the air.
How to use:
1) Carefully pour reed diffuser oil into your clean glass jar or vase. Fill about 3/4 of the jar or vase.
2) Insert reeds into the oil.
3) Carefully remove the reeds and flip them over so that the end that just went into the oil is now at the top and exposed to the air.
4) Periodically flip the reeds when scent weakens or you need a quick burst of scent.
That’s all there is to it !
A few things you should know….
Use rattan reeds. They are specifically designed to pull the oils up the reeds as the reeds contain channels that are hollow and run the whole length of the reed. Bamboo skewers do not work. They contain nodes, not channels that do not allow oil to be wicked up and dispersed into the air.
Buy reed diffuser oils that are not made with alcohol or DPG. Alcohol causes the oil to evaporate too quickly (meaning you will have to replace the oils more frequently) and DPG, which is a “cutting” (therefore diluting) agent used in perfumery is too thick to properly travel up reeds.
You can add a small amount of food coloring to the oil if you desire. Not only will this color the oil for a pleasing look but the color will also travel up the reed for an interesting effect.
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Dawn Turner, currently residing in a small town in central Wisconsin is the proud mom of two teenagers. She is an expert in fragrance diffusion and owns TheDiffusery.com. The diffusery sells quality reed diffusers and supplies. Dawn, a self professed scent junkie, loves to travel with her husband, listen to music and take long bubble baths.
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