The Genius Reed Diffuser Hack That Makes My House Smell Amazing

You know that moment when you walk into your house after being out for a few hours and think, wait… is this what my home actually smells like?

Same. I’m really sensitive to scents, so I can’t handle most air fresheners or room sprays—they’re either too strong, too artificial, or both. I love candles, but let’s be honest: they require constant supervision. 

But I think I finally found the perfect solution.

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I recently discovered a company, SimplyEarth, that makes a clever little kit to turn their essential oil bottles into reed diffusers. It’s simple, subtle, and it works surprisingly well. Here’s how to do it:

1. Take a bottle of SimplyEarth essential oil.
2. Pop off the plastic dispenser top.
3. Screw on the special reed diffuser cap.
4. Add 3 reeds and insert the whole thing into a small vessel or vase.

After a few hours, flip the reeds so they’re fully saturated, and that’s it. You’re left with a low-maintenance diffuser that lasts about a month before you need to refresh the oil and reeds.

What I used:

What I love most is that I can choose any vessel I want—something that actually fits the aesthetic of my home. It blends in with my decor, not against it.

And if you want a kit that comes with vessels, they have those too! You can grab yours here.

Use my code MAGGIECW20 at checkout to get a free $45 gift card with your first order!

If you give it a try, let me know what scent you picked and what kind of vessel you used—I’m always looking for new ideas!