How to make your own reed diffuser

If you want to have the house smelling incredibly gorgeous then a reed diffuser might do the trick!

You can make your very own one quickly and easily, see how below.

DIY reed diffuser

What you’ll need:

Safflower oil (can be substituted with almond or baby oil), essential oil of choice, bamboo skewers, jars (optional: pure alcohol can be added to help oil travel up sticks faster)

Method:

1. Pour 1-2 inches of oil into your jar

2. Add 15-20 drops of essential oil and stir to combine – you can add more or less depending on your preference

3. Add a few sticks. (Flip these after a couple of days to help distribute the oil faster)

4. You can decorate the jar if you wish.

5. Make a few and place around the house to keep your house smelling fresh.

These would make the most wonderful gifts!

Try it out and let us know how you go. SHARE your thoughts with us in the comments below!

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20 Comments

- - mom81879 said
  - 28 Nov 2019
    10:42 am
I love the way my house smells with one of these. Now I can make my own

- - mom94125 said
  - 01 Sep 2016
    8:23 pm
i had a shop brought reed diffuser but you couldn’t really smell it so i wonder if it is better to try and make one of my own

- - Melissa89 said
  - 27 Jul 2016
    4:25 pm
What a fantastic idea! I will definitely be making this

- - jacqbeckett said
  - 28 May 2016
    6:43 pm
will now give this a try. will give a candle a break because sometimes I forget that I have it burning.

- - mom160421 said
  - 26 May 2016
    11:25 am
Thank you for this article. I will certainly be giving this a try.

- - mom113991 said
  - 15 May 2016
    12:29 am
when we moved into our new house, the lady that loved here before us had left reed infusers in 3 rooms…i just love them so much that i had to buy more….this is great!

- - mom81879 said
  - 13 May 2016
    9:19 am
I love reed diffusers. I’ve got one in nearly every room. They emit a gorgeous subtle scent in the rooms. Lovely

- - ashblonde said
  - 03 May 2016
    11:43 am
A great gift idea that recycled small spice jars could be used & decorated by kids for their Mum’s this Mother’s Day!

- - mom93821 said
  - 30 Apr 2016
    6:23 pm
Thanks for the idea – reed diffusers are so expensive in the shops.
- mom93821 replied
  
  02 May 2016 , 5:40 am
  Will be making some as gifts- thanks!
- - serotonin said
  - 29 Apr 2016
    5:49 pm
Great idea! They can be so expensive so this will really save me money.

- - mom62624 said
  - 26 Apr 2016
    4:39 am
A beautiful idea for the home and wonderful gifts too, brilliant!.

- - mum4107 said
  - 25 Apr 2016
    7:11 am
Wow, how easy is that. I love reed diffusers. Thank you

- - Apey96 said
  - 24 Apr 2016
    11:14 pm
So easy! I have heaps of baby oil in the cupboard i can use up now

- - mom165081 said
  - 24 Apr 2016
    11:11 pm
Sounds a lot cheaper than store bought ones – and you can scent to your desires.

- - pakeko said
  - 24 Apr 2016
    8:27 pm
Wow so simple would never had thought they where that easy to make

- - mom90758 said
  - 24 Apr 2016
    8:11 pm
Is it really so easy to make them? Fantastic!! I will try that!!!

- - cherz said
  - 24 Apr 2016
    6:33 pm
Love my reed diffusers ..thanks so much for your DIY post Jessica.

- - mom81879 said
  - 24 Apr 2016
    5:05 pm
Ive got a couple of these as gifts over the years and absolutely adored them. Now I can make my own, I’m thrilled

- - mom112217 said
  - 24 Apr 2016
    3:32 pm
Great idea as we love them in our home and to give as gifts!