How to Refill Reed Diffusers

How to Refill Reed Diffusers
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Published: Oct 23, 2008
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
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They don't run on electricity, so they save energy. And they last for months when you turn the reeds over once a week. But they don't last forever. Easily replace the oil and reeds yourself.

  1. Throw away the old reeds after about 6 months of use. They'll be completely saturated with oil and you can't wash them thoroughly enough to use forever, especially if you're using a different scent. New reeds are inexpensive -- 30 reeds for about $3 in 2010. Purchase them from your local craft, home improvement or discount store.

  2. Wash the bottle thoroughly with dishwashing liquid and hot water and allow to dry. If you're changing to an oil with a different fragrance, you may need to soak the bottle and wash it more than once to completely remove the scent.

  3. Wash decorative items, such as rocks, that were in the oil in the bottle with dishwashing liquid and hot water. If you're going to use an oil with a different scent, and you can't completely remove the smell from the decorative pieces, replace them.

  4. Add new scented oil and reeds to the bottle.

The Drip Cap

  • A reed diffuser -- a decorative bottle of scented oil into which reeds are placed so they stick a few inches out of the top -- is an attractive way to scent your home.
  • And they last for months when you turn the reeds over once a week.
  • Wash the bottle thoroughly with dishwashing liquid and hot water and allow to dry.
  • If you're going to use an oil with a different scent, and you can't completely remove the smell from the decorative pieces, replace them.

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