You picked your perfect essential oil blend and now you need to diffuse your essential oils safely while also keeping the integrity of your oils in tact. An essential oil diffuser that uses electricity is sometimes also called an ultrasonic diffuser, and they use vibration to disperse your oils through cold water, not heat. This means an aromatherapy diffuser is safer to use around small children than an oil burner, which has a naked flame, or a reed diffuser which can be easily knocked over.

Why diffuse essential oils in your home?

Diffusing essential oils in the home for aromatherapy has many benefits if you are using quality essential oils and blends. You can use essential oils to create a relaxing environment for inner peace in your home, to improve air quality, help manage stress or simply add a soothing and subtle fragrance in your home. Diffuse oils as a part of your daily routine but it's important not to diffuse oils all day every day.

How does an essential oil diffuser work?

Ultrasonic technology is used in essential oil diffusers to hold as much of the therapeutic benefits of the oils by keeping them cool as they disperse the essential oils. They are meant for indoor use and the dispersion range varies depending on the diffuser and the size of the water tank. When oil burners are used, not only do they involve a naked flame and a candle, the heat is not only dangerous but it makes the oils less effective. The essential oil diffusers we sell are ultrasonic diffusers and the essential oils are carried into the air in tiny micro droplets of water vapour. The water in the water tank has a few drops of essential oils added to it and when the unit is turned on, a vibrating disc inside produces sound waves at a pitch we cannot hear and converts the water to a mist.

How do I clean my essential oil diffuser?

Ensure quality diffusing when adding water to your aroma diffuser by using either filtered water or distilled water. When switching blends on a regular basis, clean your water tank out with some diluted white vinegar to get rid of any lingering smells from a past blend. Filling the water chamber around half way with a tablespoon if white vinegar and running it for a few minutes will work. You can also wipe the inside with an alcohol wipe or vinegar on a damp cloth.

What is my aromatherapy diffuser made from?

The inner bases are all made from plastic as they have a water container inside and a power outlet. The majority of diffusers in our store are from Lively Living come in a variety of designs, sizes and features. We have some eco friendly covers made from bioplastic or bamboo, we have many stunning covers made from glass and lots of durable cases made from plain or patterned plastic. Many of them are beautiful enough to keep on display in your home and can put on a spectacular light show when in use.