Can I Use Oil Diffuser as Humidifier

One frequent question that you will encounter when you start practicing aromatherapy is whether you can use oil diffusers as a humidifier or not. Many people, especially those new to essential oils, can see how an essential oil diffuser and a humidifier look as doing the same thing of producing a mist that everyone understands as increasing the air’s humidity is a certain area.

While it is correct that both machines add moisture to the air, that is all the similarity they have.

Let us dig deeper and understand why we can or cannot use our diffuser as a humidifier.

Using the Diffuser as a Humidifier

The first thing we need to do in order to know if we can use our diffuser as a humidifier is knowing the function of the two devices, the essential oil diffuser, and the humidifier.

• A diffuser is a small device that holds around 150 to 300 ml of water. It creates a mist that carrier essential oils into the air in order to easily breathe them in and experience their benefits.
• Humidifiers are larger and can hold up to a gallon of water. But it can’t mix essential oils and water. Its purpose is to control the air moisture in an area.

Now we know that these two machines can increase the moisture of the air we breathe because of the water they hold. You can start your ultrasonic humidifier aromatherapy already if you have your diffuser. And you can enjoy its benefits on the respiratory system and on the skin.

If diffusers can act as humidifiers, they can’t be used the other way around. And here are two reasons why:

1. Essential oils are strong enough to damage the plastic in a humidifier.
2. Humidifiers work by pulling water from the bottom of the tank and spraying it out. Since water and oil do not mix, essential oils will stay on top and will only be sprayed once the water level is almost empty.

So, now, we know that our ultrasonic essential oil aroma diffuser can be used as a humidifier. Unfortunately, we can’t use it as such for long periods of time as it can only hold a small amount of water. On the other hand, we should not use our humidifier as an essential oil diffuser for the reasons stated above.

But if you want to get the best of both worlds, simply get an ultrasonic diffuser at Smiley Daisy. You will surely find the diffuser you need and enjoy the benefits of aromatherapy and a humidifier in one.