How to Make Essential Oil Reed Diffuser

How to make essential oil reed diffuser. This easy essential oil craft lightly scents a small area without using chemicals. 

I've made a lot of DIY projects for personal use and for my blog, but one thing that's been on my list that I haven't quite gotten around to is an essential oil reed diffuser DIY.  Reed diffuser are great for a light scent in a small area.  They don't have a big throw, so they aren't typically used for large rooms.

The March Simply Earth Essential Oil Recipe Box is packed with goodies to make for a natural home.  One of the projects is how to make essential oil reed diffuser with water and vodka.  It also has several blends to make to use in your reed diffuser with the oils in the box.

For those not familiar with the Simply Earth box, it's a monthly subscription box that comes with four essential oils and supplies to make 6 natural DIYs.  Each box has a theme, so I've made skin care products, products for pets or kids, natural cleaners, and more.

If you order your box and use code EVERYTHINGPRETTYFREE you get a free Bonus Box and a $40 gift card to use on a future purchase.  You can use that on a future box, oils, or accessories.

Essential Oil Reed Diffuser With Water and Vodka

March 2020 Simply Earth Essential Oil Recipe Box

This homemade essential oil reed diffuser is just one of the projects from the March 2020 Simply Earth box.

The box contains:

• Patchouli essential oil
• Cypress essential oil
• Sweet Orange essential oil
• Energy essential oil blend
• 5 Reed diffusers
• 1 Personal inhaler
• 10 Lava beads
• 6 Recipe cards
• Stickers

You'll use these supplies to make:

• Creative Zone Diffuser Blend
• Persevere Roll On
• It's Okay to Grieve Diffuser Blend
• Anxiety Relief Inhaler
• Essential Oil Reed Diffuser DIY
• DIY Lava Rock Diffuser
• Whimsy Diffuser Blend
• Joy Diffuser Blend

I have something fun planned for the lava beads, so I need to order supplies and get that made.  First, I'm going to post the homemade essential oil reed diffuser with water and vodka.

What is a Reed Diffuser?

Reed diffusers are an easy and inexpensive way to add fragrance or use aromatherapy in a room.  They give off a constant light scent without using electricity or a flame.  

You combine essential oils with either an oil or in this case water and vodka and pour into a vase.  Then set reed diffuser inside.  They wick up the water or oil and give off a light scent.  

You can also make a passive diffuser like this succulent essential oil diffuser to naturally scent a room.

Can I Make My Own Reed Diffuser Oil?

Yes, you can.  Most recipes call for a carrier oil, but I like this recipe with water and vodka.  

Carrier oils travel up the reed very slowly.  For best results, use a light oil like grape seed oil or apricot oil.  Don't use olive oil or regular vegetable oil from your cupboard because it will travel too slow.

If you do use a carrier oil, use the same amount of oil as you do water and vodka for this recipe.  Carrier oils aren't cheap, so it's probably cheaper to use water and vodka.

I use a mid to low grade vodka for making DIY recipes.  I also use it in my homemade vanilla extract, so I usually have it in the cupboard at home.

Distilled Water

I recommend using distilled water to make this essential oil reef diffuser DIY with water and vodka.  Your tap water can have bacteria in it, which can grow creepy crawlies in your reed diffuser water.

Vodka

The vodka is there for two reasons.  First, it's a preservative.  It helps kill germs so the water doesn't get moldy or get bacteria.  Yes, I did just say to use distilled water for best results, but still use the vodka.  

Vodka also helps the scent of the essential oils last longer.  Essential oils won't mix with the water, but they will mix with vodka.  For best results, combine the vodka and essential oils and then add the water.

You can use witch hazel or rubbing alcohol for the vodka, but vodka really does work best in this recipe.

Reed Diffuser Container

You'll need a reed diffuser container that will allow several inches of the reeds to stick out above the top of the container so that they give off the scent.

The reeds that are in the box are short, but I really wanted to use it because it so stinking cute.  I actually put a small cup inside of it upside down and then another cup on top of it to elevate the reeds.

This vase is one of my thrift store finds.  The squirrel was just too cute to pass up!  You can usually find it on Etsy in pink, cream, mint green, or another color.

Here are some really cute reed diffuser containers on Amazon.

Essential Oil Blends for Reed Diffusers

You can use your favorite essential oils or blends.  I'm going to share the ones that are included with the Simply Earth recipe box.

Creativity Zone Diffuser Blend

• 3 drops orange essential oil
• 2 drops Energy blend
• 1 drop cypress essential oil

Whimsy Diffuser Blend

• 3 drops orange essential oil
• 2 drops patchouli essential oil

Joy Diffuser Blend

• 2 drops orange essential oil
• 1 drops patchouli essential oil
• 1 drop cypress essential oil
• 1 drop Energy blend

It's Okay to Grieve Blend

• 2 drops cypress essential oil
• 2 drops orange essential oil
• 1 drop patchouli essential oil

You can use one of these essential oil diffuser blends or use your favorite blend or single oil.  If I am going to be infusing it often, I like to make the blend in a small bottle and use that for the diffuser rather than measure when I'm making the oil.  

Homemade Essential Oil Reed Diffuser Supplies

• 5 reeds
• 2 tablespoons vodka
• 2 tablespoons distilled water
• 25 drops of essential oils
• small jar

Homemade Essential Oil Reed Diffuser Directions

Step #1

Add the vodka and essential oils to a small container.  Stir them around for 30 seconds to mix.

Step #2

Add water to the jar.

Step #3

Add the vodka and essential oil mix to the jar.

Step #4

Place reeds in the jar.  Let them soak for a few hours and then flip them over. 

Flip the reeds every few days.  To refresh the water mixture, add more essential oils.

If you're looking for more ways to scent your home naturally, try one of these essential oils DIYS:

• Hanging Wood Air Freshener
• Beeswax and Soy Wax Air Fresheners
• Gel Air Freshener
• Easy Natural Baking Soda Air Freshener
• Rose and Cornflower Wax Air Freshener

Learn how to make essential oil reed diffuser in the March 2020 Simply Earth Essential Oil Recipe Box.  If you want to make this yourself, subscribe to the box and use code EVERYTHINGPRETTYFREE for a free $40 gift card plus your Bonus Box with more goodies.

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Author: Cari @ Everything Pretty

Estimated cost: $5

DIY Reed Diffuser With Vodka and Water

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How to make an easy DIY reed diffuser with vodka and water.

materials:

• 5 reeds
• 2 tablespoons vodka
• 2 tablespoons distilled water
• 25 drops of essential oils
• small jar

tools:

• Measuring spoons

steps:

1. Add the vodka and essential oils to the jar. Swirl them around for 30 seconds to mix.
2. Add water to the jar.
3. Place reeds in the jar. Let them soak for a few hours and then flip them over.
4. Flip the reeds every few days. To refresh the water mixture, add more essential oils.

Recommended Products:

Sweet Orange

Cypress

Energy Blend

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