Do you have to buy separate fragrance diffusers or do you just add essential oils to the water or whatever to get the smell?
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I disagree with the previous answers. Yes, there is a separate little bottle that you put any good quality essential oil in and like reed diffusers, the oil is wicked up and mixed with the water vapor. However: it has not done a darn thing to the plastic... I'm not sure if that reviewer added the essential oils directly to the water. I know that it does ruin the machine if you do that. And I don't understand how the other reviewer has gone through so much essential oil. I filled the vial up when I bought the machine several months ago...I check it when I refill the water but I have yet to add more and there is still a nice, strong, but not overpowering lavender smell when I turn the machine on. I do recommend that you only turn it on low or medium. The high setting puts out too much water vapor. It doesn't evaporate quickly enough and makes the surrounding surfaces damp. Overall, it's a good quality machine and does not require you to purchase refills of anything.
457344
this puts out a lot of vapor but it is clumsy...you add oil underneath not into the water...and in no time the oils will disintegrate the plastic...not a good design..if you need a good vaporizer for a croup tent situation this is a good one but not for using with essential oils
457345
You simply add fragrance to this. There IS a reservoir to add it to, but I simply add it to the water. I disagree with previous answer stating it takes too much oil. If you've never tried doTERRA essential oils you should. They are head and shoulders above anything out there! I add only 5 drops to the water and I get plenty of scent, for hours. I LOVE this diffuser! I plan to buy another for other rooms...
457346
There is a small removable reservoir where you put the oils. The water "wicks" up into the water. You don't add oil to the water. This diffuser was much larger than I anticipated and the separate container for the oil was a nuisance, plus it takes a lot of oil for not much scent. I prefer the smaller capacity diffuser for which you add oil directly to the water.
457347
It comes with a little plastic bottle that (in theory) screws into the bottom of the unit. You have to add the oils to it yourself, it does not come with any. On my unit, the threaded plastic that holds the bottle in broke after removing it, filling it, and putting it back once. If you look on all the reviews, this happens with just about every single unit. And be warned, IT CANNOT BE RETURNED. Learned that the hard way.
457348
I'd buy a different diffuser per the scent. Since it absorbs whatever scent is placed in it, you would need a fresh, new one for a different scent. The plastic bottle you use you can just rinse out.
637300
I believe you can use absolutely any essential oil you choose, it's a really large well of water and I usually put about 10-12 drops of oil in, I tend to stick to lavender as the others leave a sticky residue over time but yes, lemon or citrus blends would work, sounds like you have some lovely combinations, all of these fragrances are ok to use in my opinion! Thanks!
919379
I'm not sure. I've never tried to use essential oils. You might be able to put a few drops in the water, but I would check with the manufacturer first.
712465
i think that would definitely work. they sell specific essential oil diffusers online, but I have just used my plug-in tart burner (typically used for wax potpourri). The heat from the light bulb underneath heats up the oil and gives off the diffused smell. I use 2 Tablespoons of water and add 3-5 drops of the germ fighter oil! Hope this helps!
889753
Yes you can do that. It doesn't require more than a couple of drops of oil placed on the pad to provide a nice scent. This is a very economical way to diffuse essential oils in a small room.
1871220
It's best to use essential oils in a diffuser. You can also make a room freshener spray mixing about 18 drops of essential oil with 4 ounces of distilled water and 1 teaspoonful of vegetable glycerin in a glass bottle. Some use vodka, 90% rubbing alcohol or witch hazel instead of glycerin.
971393
You can use it in a diffuser but it did not smell like lavender! I would recommend a different brand.
966257
You put cool water in it with your essential oil and diffuse. hope this helps.
1208575
Not really. It's a basic, pure oil so the scent is just that of any oil. You can add essential oils if you wish to have scent, but it's not a great carrier oil, so you only want to only add it to the oil you're using at that moment.
2109173
I never used the fragrance bottle as it did not give off enough aroma. I just put 2-3 drops right into the water.
1697664
Just put it in with the water and the amount depends upon how strong you want the odor. Some oils don't take much, 3 or 4 drops and others take more.
1479545
Very easy. I use a dampened cloth with a bit of dish detergent. Then again with a dampened cloth of clean water. It can be wiped dry or add required amount of water and essential oils.
2121195
Hi Gusandethel, The strength of the smell depends on the quality and amount of the essential oil use. Please experiment with adding additional drops until you reach the aroma strength of your desire, also try using a higher quality oil (which oil are you currently using?). Also make sure to add the water first and give the water a mix after adding the oil so its better dispersed. Good luck and best regards,Customer Care
1782276
To mix scents....just open the lid and put drops of whatever scents you want. Very simple. If you switch the scent, you just empty out the old water, add new water...add scent. The large opening makes EVERYTHING easy. Love this diffuser....got two of them.
1439930
yes, i use grapefruit essence oil and another essence oil to this diffuser.
597449
I personally think it better to use a diffuser as it remains in the air for quite some time as opposed to washing it down the drainonce you are out of your bath. You also will need to wash the oils out of your tub.
1697668
I put the essential oil in with the water in the reservoir. I usually use 2-3 drops.