Step by Step: Cleaning Your Essential Oil Diffuser
Who else is obsessed with essential oils? If you’re like me you can’t get enough of them. Diffusing essential oils is one of the easiest and most effective ways for you to aromatically reap the benefits of your favorite oils. However, over time, an oil build-up will develop inside your diffuser. Cleaning your diffuser can prevent it from clogging up and possibly malfunctioning. It’s important to know how to properly clean and take care of your unit in order to extend the life of the essential oil diffuser, as well as your enjoyment of it.
Cleaning Tips
Once-A-Week Quick Clean
- Always make sure that the diffuser is unplugged.
- Pour out existing water in the diffuser.
- Using a tiny amount of detergent (avoid harsh cleaners)and a soft cloth, clean out the inside of the diffuser, avoiding the ultrasonic mist chip in the middle.
- Use a Q-tip with alcohol to clean the ultrasonic mist chip very carefully.
- Rinse the inside with water and then dry.
- Clean the outside of the diffuser with a wet cloth and dry thoroughly.
- You can remove the top of the diffuser and wash it in warm soapy water. Rinse thoroughly and dry completely.
Once-A-Month Cleaning
Periodically it’s necessary for you to perform a deep cleaning on your diffuser similar to the monthly cleaning cycle you do on your coffee pot. If you use your diffuser every day, as I do, it’s a good idea to run it through a monthly cleaning cycle to remove the residue build-up.
- Again, make sure your unit is unplugged before cleaning it.
- Fill your diffuser halfway up to the red indicator with clean water. (I use bottled water because we have well water and it has lime in it.)
- Add 7 to 10 drops of white vinegar.
- Plug the diffuser in and let it run for about 10 minutes.
- Drain the water.
- Using a Q-tip with vinegar on it, carefully wipe inside, getting around the corners.
- Rinse thoroughly and dry completely.
You’re then good to go!
Although you have to consciously remember to perform this occasional cleaning, it’s so important for prolonging the use of your essential oil diffuser. A simple procedure can literally “make or break” the lifespan of your unit.
