Make your own scented oil diffuser
Aromatherapy is a great way to infuse your home with a sense of calm and relaxation. But there’s no need to fork out your hard earned cash for a plug in diffuser or expensive scented candle. You can make your own oil diffuser for the home in next to no time (and it’s as cheap as chips to do so).
When it comes to which essential oil to use, the choice is yours. Lavender is great in the bathroom to aid relaxation; rose in the lounge room gives off a homely scent; mint can work wonders in an office to stimulate the mind; vanilla smells great in a kitchen.
You will need:
- A glass bottle with a narrow mouth
- Lukewarm water
- Essential oil
- Dried long, thin twigs of similar size
- Twigs
Note: For the twigs, look no further than your garden or a nearby park for this project. They work in the same way as the special reeds that you see on the diffusers in the shops, in that they naturally draw liquid upwards.
How to:
1.Peel the bark off your dried twigs.
2.Fill your bottle three-quarters full with warm water.
3.Add 25 drops of your favourite essential oil (you can even mix different oils together to create a unique scent) and give the liquid a gentle stir.
4. Place the twigs inside, and in minutes you will be enjoying the scent of your chosen oil.
5. Top up the water as needed.
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