Reed diffusers consist of oil and rattan sticks. The reed diffuser oil is generally made up of fragrance oils, Dipropylene glycol methyl ether(DPM) or Dipropylene glycol (DPG) with perfumers alcohol and is made to the right consistancy to allow the oil to travel up the rattan sticks and then allow the vapours to circulate around the room.
Firstly place the rattan sticks into the diffuser oil and allow 24-48hours, depending on the length of the rattan sticks, for the oil to soak up the reeds. 30ml of reed diffuser oil will last a good 6 weeks if not longer. You can turn the sticks over in the oil fto refresh but remember this may cause the oil to drip and the diffuser oil can damage polished and painted surfaces.
The main mistake people make with reed diffusers is not placing them in the correct area to get the best from them, a complaint I often get is "I can not smell it." Firstly reed diffusers are all different, some more powerful than others and secondly it is the air wafting over the sticks which carries the fragrance, so where is it situated? Low down on the fireplace, in a corner, behind a picture frame? If so, then it is unlikely that the air circulates in those areas and indeed you will not get the benefit of your reed diffuser.
Try and place it at chest or above height, in a main area of the room and in the summer time by an open window for the best results.
If you are looking for reed diffuser refills and replacement rattan sticks there are lots of fragrances to choose from. 100ml Reed diffuser oil for £3.99 and a bundle of 20 long rattan sticks for £2.25.
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