Depending on the weather, time of year, physical health, or emotional health will determine what I have going in my diffuser.
Essential oils can clear sinuses, boost the mood, and freshen the air.
I love having a nice smelling home. After moving away from candles a few years back, I have since replaced all the candles in my home with essential oil diffusers.Not only does my house smell nice, but my family is also reaping the benefits of the oils.
MY FAVORITE BLENDS TO DIFFUSE
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This blend often diffuses in my home throughout the winter, especially when someone in my family isn’t feeling well. These oils are great for immune support.I also like using these winter diffuser blends when we have been exposed to environmental threats.
This blend is good for all things nasal-related.These essential oils can help open up the airways, promote clear breathing, and help break up clogged passages.Whenever we have any type of nasal obstruction, I like to diffuse this blend in the bedroom overnight.
I love diffusing any blend of citrus essential oils!Not only do they smell amazing, but they can also do a lot to assist the mood.These oils are very uplifting and can give a natural boost of energy.This is my go-to when it’s raining and gloomy outside; these oils really brighten the mood!
This is the blend you want to use when you are studying, working, or trying to concentrate!These oils are very stimulating, promote brain function, and aid memory.I especially like diffusing this one in the afternoons when I am working.
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This is the blend you will find in my diffuser most nights.If you are a restless sleeper, have a hard time falling asleep, or just want a sound sleep, this blend is for you!These oils are calming, relaxing, soothing, and promote a healthy night’s sleep.
I add frankincense to all my diffusing and roller bottle blends because this oil is good for EVERYTHING!Frankincense is powerful and has so many benefits for the body, and is GREAT for cellular health.I like getting this one in the air, on my body, and in my body as often as possible.
Diffusing oils is such fun. Get creative, make up your own blends, and then share them with me. I love trying new blends! We have diffusers in every room in our home.
It is very important that you clean your diffuser regularly because oils get stuck inside the diffuser and can cause it not to work properly. It is an easy process and won’t take much of your time!
To clean your diffuser:
Fill the diffuser halfway up with water and add 1 tablespoon of white vinegar.
Turn the diffuser on and let it run for 15 minutes or until the mixture runs out.Fifteen minutes is plenty of time, but I usually forgot and just let it run through.
Drain the diffuser completely.
You can use a q-tip with vinegar on the tip to clean around the edges and any tight nooks of the diffuser.
Rinse the diffuser with clean water and let it air dry.
How often should you clean your diffuser?
Most research says to clean your diffuser after each use, but I’ll be the first to tell you that I don’t do that!
If you don’t use your diffuser often, then I would suggest cleaning it after each use.I run my diffusers constantly in my home, so they aren’t sitting long without oils and freshwater going in and out.
I TRY to clean them once a week, however being a busy mom, cleaning my diffuser isn’t at the top of the list.If we are going on vacation or my diffuser has sat for a few days without being used, I will clean it.
I don’t have a set time frame; I just clean them when I feel it is time.Cleaning the diffuser can give it a longer life and help it to work more efficiently.As a rule, you should clean your diffuser once a week.
I have a question. I have recently heard that diffusing oils can be really harmful to dogs. Especially certain oils, they can make dogs sick (minor (vomiting)as well as severe (respiratory)). Can you confirm or disprove this? I would really like to start diffusing but am now afraid to.
Hey Karen! I never worry about diffusing essential oil around dogs and in my research find it to be safe, as long as you are using high quality essential oils that don’t have any adders or fillers in them. Cats can’t handle melaleuca and you shouldn’t diffuse that around cats. That is the only precaution I use with diffusing around animals.
Lizzy Ledesma says
I love your recipes thank you so much
Laura says
Thank you so much, Lizzy!
Maitri says
Hi Laura,
I would like to give as gifts some diffuser blends what is the best way to do this.
Maitri
Jennilyn says
Thanks for the information on cleaning the diffuser! I feel better about mine now! Do you use tap, filtered or distilled for diffusing?
Laura says
You’re welcome! I use filtered water.
Karen says
I have a question. I have recently heard that diffusing oils can be really harmful to dogs. Especially certain oils, they can make dogs sick (minor (vomiting)as well as severe (respiratory)). Can you confirm or disprove this? I would really like to start diffusing but am now afraid to.
lauraascher says
Hey Karen! I never worry about diffusing essential oil around dogs and in my research find it to be safe, as long as you are using high quality essential oils that don’t have any adders or fillers in them. Cats can’t handle melaleuca and you shouldn’t diffuse that around cats. That is the only precaution I use with diffusing around animals.