While most of the surfaces or appliances in your home quickly turn into breeding grounds for mold, bacteria, and other nasties if not cleaned regularly, that’s rarely the case for diffusers. This sort of hyper-vigilance probably isn’t for the reason you think, though. In a perfect world, you’d be wiping down your diffuser after each use and doing a deep clean once or twice a month, says AnnAlisa Behling, ND, a naturopathic doctor with Holistic Care Approach in Grand Rapids, Michigan. You use it on a near-daily basis-but the thought of cleaning it almost never occurs to you. Your essential oil diffuser is like your contact lens case or dehumidifier. Just ask the employees of doTERRA, who frequently diffuse different oils at their desks.This story originally appeared on Rodale’s Organic Life in January 2018. What’s wrong with having a diffuser in each room with a different scent? Absolutely nothing. Keeping a clean diffuser allows for the best possible experience in using your doTERRA essential oils aromatically. Wipe the reservoir with a dry cloth and let air dry before using it again.ġ.Ĝompletely submerse the quick-change top in rubbing alcohol for 30–60 minutes. Rinse the water reservoir with clean water.Ĩ. Turn it on and let run for 3-5 minutes, allowing the vinegar to disperse throughout.Ħ.ĝip a cotton swab in white vinegar and wipe down the edges of the water reservoir as well as the ultrasonic mist chip.ħ.
How to Deep-Clean an Ultrasonic Diffuser (for Aroma Lite, Lotus, Lumo, or Petal diffusers)Ģ.ğill the water reservoir halfway to the line with clean water.ģ.Ědd 10 drops of pure white vinegar to the water reservoir.Ĥ. Do so by following these steps based on the type of diffuser you have: We also recommend that you deep clean your diffusers once a month or as needed. For diffusers that do not use water, make sure to rinse out the nozzle with tap water and then wipe it clean. This makes it easier to clean out any residue or water lines before you wipe it out. For a quick clean, it is a good idea to diffuse Lemon oil for a short time. To keep your diffuser in perfect running condition for years to come, clean your diffuser after each use by wiping it out and letting it dry before using it again. If left for too long, essential oils or any leftover water can corrode and ruin your unit, and can also negatively affect your aromatic experience when there’s an array of essential oil residue in the diffuser-imagine trying to diffuse Basil after diffusing Spikenard first! Regardless of the type of diffuser you have, learning how to clean your diffuser is important to ensure its longevity. A grounded mind can have a profound impact on your level of creativity and innovation. Depending on what essential oils you diffuse, they purify the air you breathe and freshen the space with oils infused to meet your needs, which can range from calming and promoting sleep, to waking and grounding the mind by reducing feelings of stress and anxious feelings. The doTERRA diffusers are an ideal asset to keep in your home or office.