Reed diffusers are safer and healthier than many types of scented products. Reed diffusers, quite simply, do not make use of flame. This is not only safer, as it means that reed diffusers do not pose a fire risk, but it is also healthier.
Reed diffusers are rising in popularity as effective alternative to other forms of home fragrance such as scented candles. Where a candle will envelop your home in a wave of scent and to create an ambiance with its golden light, reed diffusers offer a more subtle and atmospheric aroma where you may not necessarily want the ambiance a candle gives.
We love reed diffusers as much as a scented candles or room sprays. In this post we want to tell you a bit more about how to get the very best from reed diffusers, a few tips on how to use them as well as what makes reed diffusers such an essential part of fragrancing your home.
Reed diffusers work in a very simple and effective way. Reeds are dipped into a base (sometimes called a carrier) liquid that’s been blended with fragrance. The many channels inside the reeds allow the blended liquid to be absorbed up the length of the reed and their porous nature diffuses the scent in to the air. It’s that simple and the result is a subtle odor that adds ambiance to the home.
THE BENEFITS OF A REED DIFFUSER?
They are Longer Lasting
Reed diffusers scent much slower than candles. A 250ml diffuser, depending on temperature and humidity can fragrance a space for as long as 12 weeks.
They Scent Your Home More Gently
Because they diffuse more slowly than a candle, reed diffusers provide a more subtle aroma. Making them great for smaller spaces or in rooms where you want a more delicate scent.
Alcohol Free
All Parks reed diffusers use an alcohol-free base.
No Flame, No aerosol, No Power, No Residue
A reed diffuser is one of the simplest of home fragrance products. It doesn’t need a flame to work (so no need to keep an eye on it). No aerosols, and requires no power to work. Simply place the reeds in the fragrance and you are good to go. What’s more, reed diffusers leave behind no residue so you can leave them to diffuse scent and not worry about anything at all.
It’s also important to think about which fragrance should go in which room at your home. Because different smells work differently in different environments.
In the living room…
…you can get away with something a little bit more cosy - a diffuser that exudes sweetness and warmth. Our pick is Vanilla, which recreates the sweet, floral scent of freshly-pressed vanilla pods in all their plush glory - perfect to cuddle up to.
In the kitchen…
…you will be fighting with many cooking smell. So it’s best to go for something that isn’t too similar or clashes with these odors. We advise you avoid diffusers with a spicy or gourmand fragrance. Because they can intensify the cooking odors already in your kitchen. We like to use Baies Exquis in the kitchen because its juicy blend of tart blackcurrant and elegant rose cuts through the kitchen smells to make for a surprisingly fresh ambiance
In the bathroom…
…you will want something fresh and clean. It’s best to avoid fruit or berry notes because they can amplify unwanted bathroom odors and therefore, citrus and marine fragrances tend to work well. We like to use Orange, Black Pepper, Cedar wood and Basil in the bathroom because it’s bracingly fresh, with a soft, spicy aura that feels natural and clean.
