1. Flip the reeds

    Once a week, over the sink

    The dry tips go into the oil and the scent comes back.

  2. Softer scent

    Take out a few reeds

    Fewer reeds, a gentler scent, and the oil lasts longer.

  3. New oil, new reeds

    Replace both together

    Old reeds clog with oil and won't carry a new scent.

Style a reed diffuser

How to · With essence

Style a reed diffuser

5 minutesFlip the reeds weeklyEasy

Steps

  1. 1Choose a spot where air moves gently, like a hallway or near a doorway, out of direct sun and away from heaters. Keep it out of reach of pets and children.
  2. 2Stand the bottle on a tray or coaster, since the oil can mark surfaces.
  3. 3Put in half the reeds, let them soak for an hour, then flip them so the soaked ends are in the air.
  4. 4Flip the reeds once a week over the sink and wipe up any drips. Add reeds for more scent, take some out for less.

  • Pick a family

    Fresh and citrus for kitchens and halls, floral for living rooms, warm and woody for bedrooms.

  • More reeds, more scent

    Start with half the reeds. Add more for a bigger room or a stronger scent.

  • Size for the room

    A small bottle suits a bathroom or a desk. A large one fills a living room.