Placement of a Diffuser

If you own multiple diffusers like I do, sometimes it can be a pain to figure out how to work them into the scheme of the room in which they are placed. I own two that I purchased from Young Living. The Home Diffuser (https://www.youngliving.com/en_US/products/home-diffuser) which came with my member kit, and the Rainstone (https://www.youngliving.com/en_US/products/rainstone-diffuser). I use one in my basement, and one on my main living floor.

The instructions advise you to place diffusers higher up, so the mist that comes up out of them can be dispersed through the airflow of your space. However, this can be a pain when you have to fill it with your water and oil, and then lift it up to someplace. My personal experience has shown that these two diffusers in particular, can be used and work well when placed at about hip level.

So, where should you place them? Well, I definitely don’t recommend on the top of a tall surface like a bookshelf. However, I have some shorter shelving in my office that comes up past my waist that I like to place my diffuser on. In my bedroom, I will place my diffuser on the dresser, or on my vanity. Try to work your diffuser into the scheme of the room by placing it inconspicuously on a corner, perhaps with a picture frame in front, etc. In my office where I teach piano, I put my diffuser on the back corner of the shelf, and have it semi-hidden behind a cup full of pens and my pendulum metronome.

When picking out a diffuser or a room in which to place one, be mindful of the color scheme. Diffusers that stand out like sore thumbs could become distracting. Instead of pulling your eye to the room itself (let’s say your living room), people will only really notice the diffuser when you could have a gorgeous fireplace or piano. Plus, a white diffuser against a dark colored room will be fantastically off-putting.

Remember also – these are filled with water. You don’t want to place a diffuser in a location where it can get easily knocked over or bumped. Never place a diffuser inside a bookcase or a confined space – a diffuser can’t work properly when stifled. Never place out in the open. A diffuser can easily become unplugged or knocked over if not placed on a surface up against something solid like a wall.

Here are some suggestions for placement:

• Bedroom – dresser corner, nightstand (one without a lamp is best), or a corner of a desk (should you have one in your room). Tuck it away behind a photo frame or jewelry box.
• Living Room – end table/sofa table, sideboard, console (don’t place tissues next to!)
• Office – short shelving, end table, or a corner of the desk
• Entryway – Console or hallway table that is up against a wall.

Do not place your diffuser here:

• In a window, or close to a window
• In a child’s room where the child can reach or climb up to reach
• In the bathroom – for sanitation purposes as well as for the fact that tubs and baths already generate steam. You could be making an extremely humid environment where mold can easily grow.
• Next to other electronics
• On or near surfaces that you do not want to potentially water damage – diffusers let off steam that can mist surrounding areas. If you don’t want to dampen the area, consider a new position.
• On a tall surface you must reach to, or out of reach
• Near plants or edibles - some oils are not meant to be consumed, and not plants may not appreciate the oil or the mist. Be especially mindful if you have herbs as these are also edibles.
• I personally recommend not to place a diffuser anywhere in a kitchen for what I hope are obvious reasons.

These are my personal opinions and recommendations. You can find more in my previous blogs!