Aroma diffusers in house. Your experiences?

[Packer]

What are your experiences with these aroma diffusers? 

 

https://www.lazada.co.th//products/i1487924086-s3919316706.html?urlFlag=true

 

 

I see them sold on stalls in shopping malls etc, they are of course a bit cheaper online.

 

Do you have one?

Do you use it everyday or often?

Do you notice it? Does it make your home smell lovely and fresh?

How often do you top up the aroma oil?

How much does the aroma oil cost and how often do you buy it?

 

Was it worth getting and using, or was it a little gimmick that you got bored of and stopped using after a week or two?

What size model did you go for and was it adequate? 

 

Any other comments as an Aroma Diffuser owner and operator? 

[BritManToo]

Stopped using mine after a week.

 

Then started using it again but repurposed to root cannabis cuttings.

[Packer]

5 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

Stopped using mine after a week.

 

Why?

 

Was it loud?

Was it useless?

Did it break?

Did the water vapor start to cause damage to paint or wood?

 

 

What was the reason for ceasing operations? 

[BritManToo]

17 minutes ago, Packer said:

 

Why?

 

Was it loud?

Was it useless?

Did it break?

Did the water vapor start to cause damage to paint or wood?

 

 

What was the reason for ceasing operations? 

The aroma just doesn't work, and the air is already humid enough.

[Packer]

20 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

The aroma just doesn't work

 

Interesting.

 

Do any other members have experiences with these Aroma Diffusers, and how aromatic they actually are in real life situations? 

[Packer]

I have bought one from the link above, and 5 x 30ml bottles of essential oils.

 

I will report back in a few weeks, to confirm if we are still using it or not. 

[bg53]

Bought various essential oils and a diffuser. Most of the scents caused discomfort (slight allergy) after a few days.  Decided to stop altogether.

[Packer]

5 minutes ago, bg53 said:

Bought various essential oils and a diffuser. Most of the scents caused discomfort (slight allergy) after a few days.  Decided to stop altogether.

 

Thank you. This seems to be a user issue rather than a product issue. 

[bg53]

Just now, Packer said:

 

Thank you. This seems to be a user issue rather than a product issue. 

 

I agree. Sensitive to scents, but I use light aerosol fragrances (e.g. citrus) occasionally.

[giddyup]

6 minutes ago, Packer said:

 

Thank you. This seems to be a user issue rather than a product issue. 

Who knows what chemicals are used?

[Gottfrid]

6 minutes ago, Packer said:

 

Thank you. This seems to be a user issue rather than a product issue. 

Yeah, can be. However, I´ve used some in the past as well. My experience is that some are working well, but many of the scents gives a slight headache.

[ColeBOzbourne]

1 hour ago, Gottfrid said:

many of the scents gives a slight headache.

Some scents have given me headaches as well. Some scents are sickly sweet.  I've had mine for over a year, use it daily, but don't really notice the aromas anymore. Maybe my sinus passages have become saturated. A couple of times per month it starts to smell a bit rank or moldy, so I clean it and let it dry for a few days. 

[mstevens]

We use a diffuser from time to time and have a few different oils that we use. Lavender is pleasant and makes the room smell fragrant. Tea tree oil makes the room smell fresh. These are the two we use most often.

 

Do note, however, that pets can be very sensitive to the scents and cats in particular can get very sick if exposed to certain essential oils. Tea tree oil is particularly toxic to cats. Also, some people can be sensitive to these scents where a small amount / limited period of exposure can be pleasant, but a longer exposure can make you feel unwell.

 

As such, start slowly, and try oils for a short period of time and see how you feel.

 

On a related note, simply running a decent air purifier in a room can make it smell much more pleasant and clean.