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This article was co-written by Ritu Thakur, MA. Dr. Ritu Thakur is a healthcare consultant based in Delhi, India, with over 10 years of experience in Ayurvedic medicine, naturopathy, yoga and holistic wellness. She received her bachelor’s degree in medicine in 2009 from BU University, Bhopal, then her master’s degree in healthcare in 2011 from the Applo Institute of Health Care Management, Hyderabad.
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Whether you are using aromatherapy or simply want to scent your home, an essential oil diffuser will be a great way for you to enjoy your favorite scents. You can use an essential oil diffuser at home quite easily by inserting the stick into the jar of the essential oil mixture. The oil will be sucked up into the grooves of the diffuser, and when the oil reaches the tip of the stick, the aroma will spread throughout the room. As long as you have essential oils and a substrate, all you need are diffusers and small-mouthed essential oil bottles.
Steps
Choose material
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Find a container with a small mouth. Start by finding a suitable container. Choose a vase about 12-15 cm high with a small mouth in ceramic, glass, stainless steel, terracotta or wood. Do not use plastic bottles, as essential oils can react with plastic. [1] X Research Source
- The bottle has a small mouth to help limit evaporation. If the water is evaporated a lot, the concentration of the essential oil will be higher and the scent will be very strong.
- If the jar has a cork, you can punch a hole in the middle of the cork. This is one of the best ways to limit evaporation.
- You can use your creativity to choose an essential oil diffuser to match the color of the room, even decorate the bottle beautifully.
- Craft stores often have glass jars and vases of all sizes on sale for cheap.
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Buy an essential oil diffuser. Buy rattan diffusers online or in health-care stores. Use a new rod, as the old one loses its effectiveness when it is oversaturated with oil. [2] X Research Source
- The diffuser stick should be long enough to protrude slightly above the bottle or plug. The rod must be many centimeters above the mouth of the jar. You can increase the likelihood of an essential oil diffuser by using a stick twice the length of the bottle or more.
- Commercially available essential oil diffusers are available in lengths of 25, 30 and 38 cm.
- You can also use bamboo sticks, but rattan sticks are usually more fragrant.
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Choose an essential oil. Choose an essential oil that you like. Make sure to use 100% concentrated oil; otherwise, the scent will not be strong enough. You can use just one oil or combine 2 or 3 with complementary scents. [3] X Research Sources
- Some essential oil blends that often go hand-in-hand are lavender and mint, orange and vanilla, spearmint and patchouli, chamomile, and lavender.
- Lavender, jasmine, orange blossom and geranium have a relaxing scent.
- Spicy mint, rosemary, tea tree, lemon, basil and ginger are mood-boosting scents.
- Chamomile, orange, sandalwood, lavender and marjoram are excellent anti-anxiety scents. [4] X Research Sources
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Choose a carrier oil. A carrier oil is a neutral oil that combines with the essential oil, helping to dilute the essential oil so that the scent isn’t too strong. Safflower and almond oils are common carrier oils. If you don’t want to buy a carrier oil, you can use water mixed with a little alcohol with a concentration of at least 90%. [5] X Research Sources
- You can use rubbing alcohol, perfume, or vodka mixed with water to replace the carrier oil.
- Common carrier oils include almond, safflower, rosemary, sandalwood, anise, clove, cinnamon, orange, or grapefruit oils.
Plug in the essential oil diffuser
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Measure out ¼ cup of carrier oil. Pour ¼ cup (60 ml) of carrier oil into the measuring cup. If using water and alcohol, mix ¼ cup (60 ml) of water with 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of alcohol. [6] X Research Source
- You can vary the amount of carrier oil slightly if using a small bottle, but remember that the ratio of carrier oil to essential oil should be 85:15. For example, with the vial, you can reduce the ratio to 17:1. If you want a stronger fragrance, mix it in a ratio of about 75:25.
- Note that the water and vodka mixture will evaporate faster than the carrier oil, so you will have to add more.
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Add 25 – 30 drops of essential oil. Add 25-30 drops of essential oil or selected oil to the measuring cup. If using two different essential oils, you can use 15 drops of one and 15 drops of the other. [7] X Research Sources
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Mix oil. Gently stir the oil mixture in the measuring cup evenly by shaking the beaker in a circular motion or stirring with a spatula. [8] X Research Sources
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Pour the oil mixture into the jar. Carefully pour the oil mixture into the small-mouth jar of your choice. If the measuring cup doesn’t have a spout, you can use a funnel to pour the liquid into the jar. [9] X Research Source
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Plug in the essential oil diffuser. Spread the sticks wide rather than pinching them all to one side. So. Essential oil diffuser will work more effectively. [10] X Research Source
Use an essential oil diffuser
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Return the rod after 1 hour. Insert the diffuser sticks in the oil for 1 hour, then remove and return the rods to allow the dry end to soak in the essential oil. Thus, both ends of the stick are soaked with the essential oil and will quickly begin the process of scenting. [11] X Research Source
- You will start to notice the aroma of the essential oil after about a day.
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Stir in essential oils every week. You need to gently stir the essential oils in the jar about once a week to ensure the oil blends evenly. If using water and vodka as a base, you can stir it twice a week. [12] X Research Source
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Return the rod every few days. After starting the first stick, remember to return the tip every 3-4 days. This keeps the stick from drying out and the essential oil continues to release its scent. [13] X Research Source
- You can turn the tip of the stick when stirring the oil or at other times.
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Add more oil when the scent starts to fade. After about a month, you may find that the scent of the essential oil seems to fade away, although you may still turn the stick frequently. Look in the jar or jar to see how much oil is left in the mixture and add the evaporated oil. Don’t forget the 75-85/15-25 ratio between carrier oil and essential oil. [14] X Research Source
- If you use alcohol and water as a base, you may need to add the base mix more than once a month. Remember to mix with an 85/15 ratio of water-alcohol and essential oils.
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Replace the diffuser once a month. After about a month, you may notice that the diffuser sticks are soaked with oil. Replace the rod every month or when you see that the rod is saturated with oil. [15] X Research Source
- Oil usually darkens the stick a bit more, so if you see the whole stick dark then you know the stick is saturated.
- Diffuser sticks once saturated will no longer work to diffuse the scent of essential oils, so you need to replace them regularly.
Advice
- Remember to turn the tip of the stick and stir the oil regularly, or the diffusers may not work as well as you want them to.
- If you use an essential oil diffuser as aromatherapy, consider the properties of essential oils to choose which oil to use. For example, oils like lavender and jasmine have a relaxing effect, while peppermint and lemon lift the spirits.
Things you need
- Non-plastic container with small mouth.
- Oil
- Carrier oil, such as almond oil
- 90% rubbing alcohol or vodka
- Essential oil diffuser rattan
- Measuring cup
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This article was co-written by Ritu Thakur, MA. Dr. Ritu Thakur is a healthcare consultant based in Delhi, India, with over 10 years of experience in Ayurvedic medicine, naturopathy, yoga and holistic wellness. She received her bachelor’s degree in medicine in 2009 from BU University, Bhopal, then her master’s degree in healthcare in 2011 from the Applo Institute of Health Care Management, Hyderabad.
This article has been viewed 30,125 times.
Whether you are using aromatherapy or simply want to scent your home, an essential oil diffuser will be a great way for you to enjoy your favorite scents. You can use an essential oil diffuser at home quite easily by inserting the stick into the jar of the essential oil mixture. The oil will be sucked up into the grooves of the diffuser, and when the oil reaches the tip of the stick, the aroma will spread throughout the room. As long as you have essential oils and a substrate, all you need are diffusers and small-mouthed essential oil bottles.
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