Rattan Sticks 101: How to Extend Your Diffuser’s Life

Reed diffusers are a beautiful and easy way to fill your space with an even, subtle aroma. But eventually, you may notice the aroma fading or patches. Most times, it’s not the fragrance oil that’s the problem—it’s the Rattan Sticks.

If you ever wondered how often you should replace diffuser sticks or how to keep your scent going strong, this is what you should know.

Why You Should Care about Rattan Sticks

Rattan sticks, or reeds, are the core of any diffuser. Made from porous natural wood, the sticks uptake the fragrance oil and slowly diffuse it into the air.

Positioning, quality, and—most importantly replacement on time influence their efficacy.

Over time, reeds are dampened and filled with dust or oil residue, decreasing their ability to absorb and diffuse the fragrance.

Signs That You Need to Replace Your Reeds

Poor or No Scent Throw: If the diffuser oil bottle has a strong fragrance but you cannot smell its scent in the air, your reeds maybe clogged or damp.

Discoloured or Dusty Sticks: Reeds that appear dirty, too dark, or brittle are not performing correctly.

Over Three Months of Use: As a general guideline, replace your sticks every 2 to 3 months for best performance—even if oil is still left.

How to Replace Sticks the Right Way

Dispose of Old Sticks: Discard old reeds carefully.

• They are likely still oily and can leave stains, so avoid placing them on wood or fabrics.

Clean Bottle Neck: Permeate residue in the form of perfume stains around the neck will interfere with diffusion.

• Clean the bottleneck using a lint-free material.

Add. New Rattan Sticks: Add fresh, high-quality natural reeds.

• The number of sticks controls the level of scent intensity—use fewer for a light scent or add more for more fragrance.

Flip Them (Optional): Want a quick kick of fragrance?

• Flip over new sticks after a few hours to moisten the tops. Then, flip weekly. Or whenever you’d like a more pungent whiff of scent.

Pro Tip: Pair New Sticks with New Oil

• Even when utilizing the same scent, employing newly inserted reeds and a fresh refill container is a good idea.
• Old sticks retain residue, transforming the fragrance or reducing diffusion performance.

Final Thoughts

Durance Rattan sticks are the ultimate afterthought for your home fragrancing set, but refreshing them at the proper interval does the trick.

Keep an inventory stash of replacement sets and switch every few so the air smells good with a perfume-scented breath at any given moment.