The Perfect Plastic-Free, Waterless Essential Oil Diffuser

BENEFITS OF A NEBULIZER

• With a constant air flow, this will quickly diffuse a large amount of oil into the air.

• In my research I also discovered that this type of diffusion puts the whole oil into the air in the form of tiny droplets, so it can be the best type of diffusion for the therapeutic use of essential oils.

• Nebulizers do not require heat.

• Nebulizers to not require water.

DRAWBACKS OF A NEBULIZER

• Nebulizers design quickly saturates the air with essential oils, but they can at a higher sound level. But I’ve found that they put so much oil in the air that they usually run on a longer on/off cycle, so you don’t hear the motor as often or a machine running continuously. This does help conserve oils overall, and it lets your olfactory system process the oils and recover before new oils are dispersed in the air. And the volume of each machine varies greatly per brand, so look for feedback on that in the review.

• Nebulizers tend to use oil at a higher rate than any other type of diffuser. But if you think about it, that makes sense since it is putting more whole droplets of diffused oil into the air than other diffusers.

• You can to clean it more frequently or it will clog. If you know you will never have the time to care for your diffuser, this isn’t the best option.

THIS IS WHAT I’VE FOUND SO FAR:

1. It came beautifully packed and was so easy to set up! I was a little concerned about setting up the unit because, honestly, it "sounds" so high tech. But it is just four simple parts: the wooden base, the electric cord you attach, the glass unit you gently press into the base, and the small glass top that sits on the glass unit. Set-up took maybe one to two minutes and I was diffusing! And it’s so intuitive, you can probably figure it out without directions!

Sidenote: The one thing that the instructions emphasized that I'll pass along to you was that you should not twist the glass unit when pressing it into the wooden base. I may or may not have instinctively twisted instead of gently pressing straight down (inset the emoji with the monkey covering its eyes! Oh boy!) 

2. This machine is so quiet! That's one of the things I noticed right away in the reviews. You can barely hear it. Plus, I like that you can use a dial to change "volume" of oil switch to precisely control how much oil you diffuse.

3. The unit has a Usage Cycles of 2 minutes On, and 1 minute Off.  The unit also has an auto shut-off after 120 minutes. 

3. The diffuser is equipped with a "touch sensor" light switch enabling the user to turn the LED light on or off any time with a swipe of a finger. I don't always like having the light on, so this is a great feature. I wouldn't like to unit nearly as much without it or be able to use it in a bedroom while sleeping - which I will if someone’s sick / needs respiratory support with essential oils, etc.

3. I absolutely love that this unit does not contain plastic, will not off-gas, and is completely non-toxic. But more importantly it works! I could smell the essential oils in my house minutes after plugging it in. 

4. It has a highly versatile design. There are numerous varieties, shapes, colors and sizes of essential oil diffusers to choose from. You can even get your base laser engraved with photos, logos, etc! I chose the "Raindrop" design with a large, rounded plantation hardwood base and a conical glass reservoir with candle-wick top. 

• The unit measures approximately 25cm (10 inches) tall and 15 cm (6 inches) wide. It works on any electrical outlet (110 or 220v) and comes with the electrical plug adapter for your market (USA, UK, EU, Australia, etc).

WHAT? FREE OIL!

Bonus: When you order from Organic Aromas, the company sends a 5ml sample of its "Signature Blend.” (At least it is at the time of writing this blog). I actually don’t usually use the essential oils that come with diffusers unless I specifically know the quality of the oil. The quality of the essential oils you use if just like the quality of the food you eat: IMPORTANT!

But, this company actually sells organic and wild-crafted oils. That’s huge to me because it means they care about the quality of the products they are selling at a higher standard than most companies.

I’m actually mentioning this oil because I LOVE it. I’ve never tried this blend before, but I’ll be reordering it because I haven’t stopped diffusing it since I got it! SO GOOD!

Also, the company as a “Discovery Sampler” where you can try 40 different single and organic pure essential oils and the company’s signature blends. It is worth checking out if you are just getting started with oils.

THE TAKEAWAY

So far I absolutely love this machine. It is perfect for the large, downstairs area of my house. I did find it really does diffuse oils more quickly throughout the space than my other diffusers. 

Also, it is beautiful. The wood base adds to the natural, organic feel I love in my home more than any plastic unit can. And it is so easy to set up and use. 

The price point is higher than the units you will find online ($95), but honestly it isn't that much more than the higher level designs. So if you have the budget to make the investment, it is absolutely worth it to me. 

If I'm being honest, the only thing I'm worried about is the more regular cleaning process this oil will require over the ultrasonic machines I have now. For this unit, the company recommends diffusing a bit of rubbing alcohol every 3rd day and when finished with the diffuser for the day, emptying the glass reservoir, and rinsing it with rubbing alcohol (90% works best supposedly!).

[Update: I've cleaned this multiple times and it is fast and easy. I soak the reservoir in a bowl while I'm dong dishes, rinse, and I'm done. I really was worried it would feel like "one more thing to do" but it doesn't! Also, regularly cleaning out diffusers or any oil dispenser is important and this model encourages me to do it, which also contributes to the health of my home!

After one month, you are supposed to soak the diffuser glass reservoir in hot water (and a bit of mild dish washing liquid) for a minimum of 30 minutes. Without this, the essential oils could diffuse less effectively over time and the machine could still clog.

I'm going to keep using this and I'll update you on whether the cleaning process gets to me or starts to feel too hard : )  

[Update: there's a lot of grace here, so don't let the words, "the machine could clog" freak you out. I had a crazy two months getting ready for SHE Day and it still worked like a charm and kept those calming oils swirling all around me in the crazy! I also got sick and I didn’t clean it for months - and using Branch Basics cleaner, I was able to get it cleaned out and up and running again. It just ate through the oil like a boss! Another reason I love Branch Basics :) You can use this link to get $10 off your first order. ]

That's is for this blog : ) I love talking about all things oils, so let me know what diffusers you are using and what you've found on your journey to create a more healthy life! 

You've got this! 

Heather