As I talk with people and share with them about how much I love all of my essential oils, people naturally ask me about diffusers. I recommend ultrasonic diffusers, which hold some water and a few drops of your favorite essential oils then use ultrasonic movement to produce a vapor that fills your room with wonderful smells and delivers the beneficial powers of the oils to everyone in your house. :) The great thing about an ultrasonic diffuser versus a warming diffuser is that they don’t break down the beneficial powers of the essential oils through heat.
So naturally, people ask me what kind of diffuser do I use? Well, I use two different kinds:
My favorite is the ZAQ Mirage LiteMist Diffuser
I also use the Aroma Ready Oil Humidifying and Ultrasonic Diffuser
Because three diffusers clearly are not enough, I have my eye on another diffuser to try so I can have a permanent living room diffuser. After a bunch of research, I want to next try the QUOOZ Lull Ultrasonic Diffuser
What diffusers do you use and what are your favorite diffuser recipes?
ZAQ mirage is probably the best diffuser that I have used, I have use several different brands and this is by far best one. It’s reservoir is large and holds enough water to last approx 7 hrs. and I love that the light feature can be off completely.
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can you describe the difference between a nebulizer and the mist diffuser? i am quite confused on which would be a better tool to diffuse oil. by the way, are the mist diffusers maintenance efficient? i remember having to scrub my water pot diffuser everytime i used it, only to find stubborn sticky residue that won’t go away. i gave up after that.
thank you!
Hi Cassandra, I have not ever used a nebulizer, but I assume it is similar to a humidifier in that it isn’t going to be built to hold up to the essential oils. EO’s break down most plastics over time, creating toxic chemicals. Additionally, if a nebulizer or humidifier uses any heat to creat the mist, it is harming the effectiveness of the oil’s therapeutic properties. Basically, you want an ultrasonic diffuser only. All of the models in my post are very easy to clean. I generally just wipe it out with vinegar water once a week to keep it fresh.
Can you update on your impression on the QUOOZ? The reviews seem mixed. I would love to hear your thoughts!
Well, it’s alright. It’s pretty and works well enough, but I still love My Zaq Mirage the best.
can you tell me about the petal diffuser. I am looking at that one right now
thanks
Hi Amanda! I can tell you I don’t have one. But I’ve done some reading on it. It reportedly covers 100 square feet and runs for 1, 2 or 4 hours depending on setting. I would say that most closely compares to the Aroma Lite. But my Aroma Lite covers about 600 square feet for 4 to 8 hours. While the Zaq Mirage runs for 8+ hours non stop. If you’re buying a package that it comes in, I’d say the petal is a cute little bonus. But if you’re buying separately, the Zaq Mirage is much more bang for the same buck. I hope this helps! Thanks for commenting ;)
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I love the Zaq Noor but it definitely doesn’t run for 8 hours like the one you mentioned you have, the Mirage! I am going to have to check that one out. I have them all over the house. Obsessed. I recently got the Whisper too.
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The Noor has about half the water capacity that the Mirage has. It is awesome for the price.