How to Clean an Essential Oil Diffuser

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I hadn't really thought about cleaning my diffuser until one day I noticed that it was pretty gross inside. I don't want to add germs to the air, so I deep cleaned it. Cleaning it was easy, and I used natural cleaning products so I didn't add any chemicals to my diffuser.

This was my diffuser before I cleaned it. Gross!


Before you use these directions, be aware that this may void your warranty. I picked up both of my diffusers for around $12, so they weren't expensive. Both are past their warranty, too.


This is the essential oil diffuser that I have. The price went up a little bit, but it's still a great deal.


Always check the manufacturer's instructions in the booklet or online before cleaning yours.

You'll need a microfiber cloth or soft cotton cloth, cotton swabs, liquid castile soap, and a dirty diffuser.

Fill a bowl with about two cups of warm water and a few drops of liquid castile soap.

Then disassemble your diffuser. Be careful not to immerse the cord or the base unit in water.


Use the cloth to clean all of the parts of the diffuser.

Use a cotton swab to clean the base at the bottom. I found this worked well around the bottom of the reservoir too.


If you have stubborn grime, use a drop of lemon essential oil to break it up.

Now your diffuser is clean! Let it dry completely before you put it back together.



You should deep clean your diffuser about once a month or it starts getting louder or isn't putting off steam like it should be.


For more tips and tricks on how to deep clean your diffuser, click over to my blog post How to Clean an Essential Oil Diffuser. I'll also show you how to clean it after each use so you don't have residual oils when you add a new one.

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