Diffusers
Q. What do I need to get started with reed diffuser making?
Reed diffusers are as easy as one, two, three! What you’ll need:
● Diffuser jar and reed sticks
If you’re a beginner, we recommend one of our diffuser making kits. These include everything you need to make one diffuser with packaging.
Q. How do I make diffusers?
A. Diffusers are a good activity to do with friends and family! They’re so simple to make yet a great addition to your home. To get started you’ll need to measure your diffuser stick to your diffuser jar to get the right match. Read our blog for more information on this: Making your own diffusers at home: tips tricks and equipment. Next, combine the diffuser base with fragrance oil, mix and pour into the jar. Place diffuser sticks into the jar then flip them after an hour.
Q. What can I use to fragrance my diffuser?
A. You can use any of our fragrance oils, natural fragrance oils and essential oils to add scent to your reed diffuser.
Q. How much fragrance do I add to my reed diffuser?
A. Recommended ratios when mixing fragrance oils to NZCS Premium Reed Diffuser is 20%. If a stronger scent is required 25% can be added, often larger rooms require an increased fragrance ratio.
Fragrance oils:
● 100ml bottle of base – add 20 - 25 mls fragrance oil.
● 250ml bottle of base – add 50 - 60 mls fragrance oil.
● 500ml bottle of base – add 100 - 120 mls fragrance oil.
● 1 Litre bottle of base – add 200 - 250 mls of fragrance oil.
Essential oils:
● STRONG 20-25 drops of essential oil
● SUBTLE 10-12 drops of essential oil
Q. What vessel should I use for my reed diffuser?
A. Always ensure its glass and has no cracks or chips. As fragrance oils, essential oils and reed diffuser base will strip varnish of polished surfaces and may damage delicate surfaces. Always wipe the diffuser jar with a soft dry cloth before placing it on delicate surfaces.
Q. How long will my reed diffuser last?
A. There are many different factors that determine how long reed diffuser oils last. This includes size of jar, humidity, heating, draughts, direct sunlight, and the width and length of the reeds. Please conduct your own testing to let your customers know an accurate lifetime of your diffusers.
Q. How do I know what reed stick to use?
A. Always ensure the reeds are twice as tall as your diffuser, this ensures good distribution of fragrance. If the sticks are too long and your creation looks unbalanced, trim the sticks before placing fragrance into the jar. You can check out our reed sticks here.
Q. How often should I flip the reed sticks?
A. We recommend the reed sticks are flipped once weekly. This will continue the aroma of the fragrance oil diffusing through the room. If the reeds are not flipped regularly, you run the risk of the sticks drying up and gathering dust, preventing the fragrance oil from diffusing.
Q. What safety precautions should I take when making diffusers?
A. The diffuser base and fragrance oils are not safe to ingest. We recommend wearing gloves to prevent the oils getting into contact with your skin. We also recommend you place down newspaper to protect the surface. Be careful not to tip over the diffuser at any time as it can damage some surfaces. Keep out of reach from children and pets.
Q. Do you recommend re-using diffuser sticks?
A. No, we don’t recommend re-using diffuser sticks. Over-time the diffuser sticks will collect dust which can clog the sticks. This will prevent it from diffusing and therefore you will not achieve a desirable outcome of your creation.
Q. I made a diffuser, but the scent throw is weak.
A. Like candles, you need to ensure that you have added enough fragrance oil. We recommend 20-25% of the total weight. Other factors that may decrease your scent throw is the size and airflow in the room. We recommend placing your diffuser in a small room with either a window or door open to diffuse the scent through the room. Finally, if your reed sticks have not been flipped regularly or been re-used, they will grow dust and prevent the fragrance from diffusing. We advise you to flip the reed sticks once a week and only use them for one diffuser to get the highest scent throw.
Q. Can I use fragrance oils in my electric air diffuser?
A. No, you cannot use fragrance oils in an electric air diffuser. We recommend using essential oils following the manufacturer’s instructions. For the correct scent throw we advise adding around 2-3 drops of essential oils into our aroma diffuser.
Q. Why did my diffuser base and fragrance oil separate?
A. Make sure water did not get into the base. We recommend washing the diffuser jar and drying fully before you start making your diffuser. This also applies for the jug you are using to mix and pour the diffuser mixture.