How to clean an oil diffuser
In this guide I explain how to clean an ultrasonic oil diffuser with minimal effort and without the use of harmful chemicals. Let the diffuser do the work for you by following these seven easy steps to run a ‘clean cycle’.
Step 1 – Safety first
First things first. When learning how to clean a diffuser, it is important to remember that water and electricity don’t mix! Whenever you’re refilling, cleaning or moving your essential oil diffuser, turn off and unplug the adaptor from its power source first.
Step 2 – Add water
Fill the water reservoir up to about half way with cold clean tap water, stopping well before the maximum fill line as you will only be running the diffuser for a brief amount of time.
Step 3 – Add vinegar
Oil residue can often build up and stick to the inside as well as on the glass and plastic components of the diffuser. Pure white vinegar is a great natural cleaning agent—add up to 10 drops to the water reservoir.
Step 4 – Run the diffuser
Plug in your diffuser and run it for about 5 minutes. This will be enough time for the water and vinegar to move throughout the diffuser and clean it.
Step 5 – Drain the diffuser
After turning off and unplugging the diffuser, pour out the remaining water from the reservoir. Pour from the back of the diffuser so you don’t spill any water on the front operating buttons.
Step 6 – Wipe down
Using a cotton ball or wipe dipped in vinegar, gently wipe down the interior including the ultrasonic plate.
Step 7 – Rinse and dry
Simply rinse out the inside of the diffuser with some clean water then dry all over with a clean cloth. Your diffuser is now as clean as new and ready to continue diffusing your favorite essential oils.
Things to remember
Frequency is your friend! One of the most important things to remember when learning how to clean a diffuser is that you should do it often.
After every use, give your diffuser a quick wipe down with vinegar and a rinse. To keep your diffuser in its best operating condition, you should run the clean cycle at least weekly.
Don’t use abrasives, aerosol sprays or solvents to clean your diffuser as you can damage the plastic and taint the aroma in future uses.
Never submerge your diffuser in water.
Conclusion
While this guide is based on how to clean an ultrasonic diffuser, with some minor variation, you can follow these instructions for most diffusers. If in doubt whether these instructions for how to clean an essential oil diffuser will work for your diffuser, follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
Just remember that the more frequently you clean your diffuser, the more pure and effective the diffusion of essential oils will be, and the longer your home diffuser will last.
With just a little TLC your essential oil diffuser will keep working for you and your family; calming minds, healing ailments, and adding an inviting, purified atmosphere to your home.
