Our collection of reed diffusers provide your home with beautiful and long-lasting scents. Ranging from light and floral to rich and musky. Reed diffusers are fantastic for adding a constant, subtle fragrance to your home without the need for flames or electricity. But how do you make them last longer? Here are a few details and tips for how to care for and get the most out of your reed diffuser.
Before you open anything, give the bottle a quick shake before unwrapping any seals and pulling any stoppers out. Once your bottle is ready, open your reeds and pop them in and give them a little stir around. Most reeds are made of natural materials, which are perfect for drawing up the scent from the bottle and slowly filling your room with dreamy scents. We advise giving your diffuser 24 hours for the oils to disperse through the reeds.
Once you’ve set up your reed diffuser and are enjoying its beautiful scent, it’s important to take care of the reeds. We advise turning them every two weeks for a stronger scent throw or every four weeks if you prefer something a little more subtle. The placement of your diffuser can make a great difference, placing your diffuser up high and in an open space will allow it to utilise the airflow and send fragrance flowing through your room. Keep an eye out for those much-loved pieces of furniture too! To prevent any risk of ring marks, make sure you place on a protective surface. Anything from a coaster to a stack of old magazines.
Usually, reed diffusers will last up to around 4-6 months depending on size and ingredients. There are a few things you can do to make yours last longer. Like most things in life, if you show your reed diffusers a little TLC they will thank you for it. To keep your scent circulating your space, make sure to turn your reeds and swirl the oil regularly. It’s also important to keep them out of direct sunlight as this can often bleach the oils and allow the heat of the sun to evaporate the fragrance quicker than usual. Along the same lines, avoid placing the diffuser near heat sources or in very warm rooms to slow down evaporation. Occasionally wipe down the bottle with a soft cloth to remove any dust or residue that could affect the fragrance. If the reeds become saturated or clogged with dust over time, trim the ends to refresh them and improve fragrance diffusion.
We hope these handy hints keep your home smelling beautiful for longer! If you’re looking for a new home fragrance, you can find our full range here, or pop into our Sheffield showroom to have a sniff in person.