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How Do Reed Diffusers Work

How Do Reed Diffusers Work in you Home

Reed Diffusers disperse fragrance into a room or a home, not by a candle with a lighted flame but from reeds inserted into glass jars. These glass jars contain diffuser oils infused with fragrance and as the reeds absorb the oils, the fragrances are released into your home. They are easy to use, have the safety advantage of being flame free and do not require any heat to release the fragrances. Once your reed diffuser oil is finished you can refill the bottle or wash it and use as a single stem vase.

Reed diffusers are made in three parts.

the diffuser oil containing the fragrance
reeds to absorb the diffuser oil, and
a container, usually a glass jar.

How to Care for Your Reed Diffuser

Here are some tips for getting the best from your reed diffusers.

Your new reed diffuser will come with a number of reeds. You can increase or decrease the strength of the fragrance by changing the number of reeds. More reeds will increase the strength of the fragrance, less reeds will achieve the opposite.
More reeds will absorb more diffuser oil and you will have to replace the oil more often.
Once you notice that the strength of the fragrance is fading, turn the reeds upside down, to expose the so as to expose the more saturated ends.
Let your diffuser oil evaporate completely before refilling. After you have washed and dried the glass jar, you can refill with the same or a new fragrance.
The best advice is not to mix fragrances and certainly don't put any water into the glass jar to dilute the oil in an attempt to make it last longer.

How Long will my Diffuser last?

There are many factors that will impact on how long the fragrance will last. Modern homes and offices will have central heating and maybe air conditioning. The placement of your diffuser will also be a factor. Our advice is to place your reed diffuser away from direct heaters and fires and in a place with little air movement. In these circumstances, a 100ml glass jar should last 3 or 4 months.

FelinFach Reed Diffusers

Our reed diffusers are hand poured in small batches at our FelinFach Chandlery Studio in Pembrokeshire. Our reed diffuser base is a premium natural base designed for optimal fragrance throw. We blend this with premium high-grade fragrance or essential oil recipes to create a range of evocative fragrances to suit any mood.

Each reed diffuser is available in our matt Grey or matt White glass bottle with an oak cap and tiny oak brand button. An unobtrusive yet contemporary choice that matches our handmade candle range. Our reeds are grey fibre reeds that are custom made for use in reed diffusers and tend to clog less frequently than rattan reeds. We source all our supplies from UK suppliers.

Our diffuser oil is vegan, not tested on animals and is free of phthalates and parabens.