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Nancy Straughan

Make a reed diffuser

DIY reed diffuser by Nancy Straughan
DIY reed diffuser by Nancy Straughan.

This natural and thrifty how-to will leave your home smelling fresh for spring. All you need are a few household ingredients.

You will need

1 packet of bamboo skewers

Essential oil

1 cup unscented cooking oil

Herbs of your choice

A pretty container

1. Select your essential oils. I sugges buying the most expensive brand you can afford. Think how you would like your home to smell; I recommend rose or jasmine but the choice is yours.

2. Mix 10-12 drops of your favourite essential oil with the unscented cooking oil and pour into your container.

3. Add sprigs of herbs like rosemary and thyme. If you prefer warmer, spicy scents you could use cloves, nutmeg and cinnamon sticks.

4. Add up to 10 skewers and put in any room you wish to freshen up.

5. Ensure you rotate the sticks every few weeks to stop them drying out.

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