9 Simple Ways Of Using Essential Oils Without A Diffuser
Congratulations! You've finally bought that precious vial of essential oil or maybe you're contemplating buying one. And now, you’re wondering if buying a diffuser is really necessary. After all, buying a good-looking functional diffuser could be an expensive affair; or for some it could mean another piece of decor or gadget in the house to maintain and clean.
Whatever the reasons, buying a diffuser for your essential oils comes with its share of hesitation. However, there are multiple ways to diffuse essential oils even without a diffuser. Here, we explore ten easy ways of diffusing essential oils using everyday items in your home. And the best part: they are cost effective, and you don't need to worry about cleaning up later! So let's start:
1. Sleep tight
2. Bath
Drop some drops of essential oils into your bathtub and soak in. Once you get used to the amazing aromas, you'll be surprised to find your bath time being synonymous with essential oils! If you’re in a hurry, simple pour a few drops at the corner of your bathtub so that the aromas don't drain off.
5. Don't throw away your empty essential oil bottles. Push a cotton ball in and let the remaining aromatic molecules seep onto the cotton. Remove the cotton the following day and you'll be surprised at how much aroma was still left in that tiny bottle.
6. Room Scents
You could put a few drops of some zesty essential oils into your furnace filters for a fresh smell in your house that could last for a day or two. Or you could also put a few drops on the blades of fans.
7. Home Decor
Drop it into your potpourri mix, your pine cone ornaments or those flower wreaths.
8. Jewellery
There are a number of aromatherapy jewellery out there with little lockets to diffuse heavenly aromas. However, you could essential oils on any wooden or terracotta clay jewellery as well as it soaks in the oils and diffuses it just as a reed diffuser would.
9. Cleaning
Drop some essential oils into your cleaning equipment such as the mopping water or scrubs wipe cloths so it leaves a trace of scent as you clean. You also mix some essential oils and baking soda and sprinkle it over your carpet. Vacuum after 15 minutes or so. Not only do you get a clean carpet but a divine smelling one as well!
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The ways in which essential oils could be used even without a diffuser are endless. However, those listed above are just a handful which you can do with minimum effort and time.
Do give it a try so you can end up with a great aroma and an uplifted mood! Do you have any interesting ways to diffuse essential oils without a diffuser? We'd love to know!