Maintaining your aroma diffuser
If you fail to maintain it correctly, you could shorten the lifespan significantly, leading to an expensive repair bill, or even a replacement being necessary. Cleaning your aroma diffuser regularly is the best way to keep it operating effectively.
But how exactly do you clean it? The most effective way to clean it is with vinegar. However, it’s important to ensure that you choose pure white vinegar for this.
Follow the simple steps below to clean it with vinegar.
1. Unplug and empty
First things first, make sure that you unplug your aroma diffuser before you begin the cleaning process. Not only will this avoid any damage, but it will also help to keep you safe too. You’ll also need to empty it of any leftover water or essential oil that may remain in the reservoir.
2. Fill with water and vinegar solution
Next, add distilled water to your aroma diffuser reservoir until it is around halfway full. Ensure that you don’t reach the max fill line in this step to avoid damage to your aroma diffuser. Then, add ten drops of pure white vinegar to the reservoir. Whilst water is sufficient to remove particles from the interior, vinegar will help to remove any oil residue that remains on the walls.
3. Run your aroma diffuser
Plug in your aroma diffuser, turn it on and allow it to run for up to five minutes. This will allow the water and vinegar solution to flow through the aroma diffuser and clear any residual oil from the internal mechanisms.
4. Drain
After the cleaning solution has been running through the aroma diffuser for around five minutes, turn off the aroma diffuser and unplug it. You can then drain the cleaning solution from the aroma diffuser, leaving it empty.
5. Clean residue
If your aroma diffuser came with a cleaning brush, this is where you’ll use it. Otherwise, a clean cotton swab can also be effective. Take your cleaning brush or cotton swab and dip it into pure white vinegar. This will help you to cut through any oil deposits that may still be lingering on your aroma diffuser. Use the swab to clean the corners and tight spots within the aroma diffuser, ensuring that all oil is removed.
6. Rinse and dry
Now that any residual oil has been removed from the aroma diffuser, it’s time to wash away the vinegar. To do this, add distilled water to your aroma diffuser and allow it to run through the aroma diffuser for a few minutes. This will remove the vinegar, leaving your aroma diffuser clean and fresh. You can then use a microfibre cloth to carefully dry your aroma diffuser. Alternatively, you can allow your aroma diffuser to air dry. Whichever method you choose, it’s important to ensure that your aroma diffuser is fully dry before replacing the cover for storage.
7. Clean cover
Finally, you can move onto cleaning the exterior cover of your aroma diffuser. It’s important to follow the manufacturer’s instructions here, as how you will clean the cover will depend on the material it is made from. For some aroma diffusers, cleaning the exterior cover with a damp cloth will be sufficient, whilst others may permit a small amount of dishwashing detergent.
Post time: Sep-09-2022