If you want to choose a nebulizer diffuser that’s best for you, it is important to ask several questions to determine your unique needs. Doing this will lead you to choose a product that’s best for your personal use.
Below are some of the questions you need to ask yourself to help you decide:
Which room will I be using the diffuser in most?
What’s the length of time I want the diffuser to run?
How much control do I want over the mist concentration?
What is the best type of power source for me?
After you answer these questions for yourself, you can then consider how the factors below are likely to affect your choice of the best diffusers.
Room Coverage
Different nebulizer diffuser brands and models have different ranges when it comes to room coverage, from about 300- to 1000+ square feet. If you plan to use your nebulizer diffuser in a large room, you need to buy a model made for the size of room you need. The specifications provided by the manufacturer should provide you with all the information you require for the size of room a particular model can be expected to cater to.
Adjustable Mint
For some people, being able to control the nebulizer diffuser’s output can be an important factor. Some available evidence suggests that intermittent bursts of essential oil mist could be more effective than a continuous mist, particularly with regards to killing germs. The vast majority of diffusers offer and intermittent mist rather than a steady release.
Certain models of nebulizer diffusers even offer and adjustable settings for the mist such that the fan must run harder to increase the volume of mist produced and possibly even the amount of coverage too. Settings can range from very low to very high and this can affect the strength of oils in the air. Obviously, an increase in output will likely result in noise from the fan, which is another thing you need to consider.
Total Run Time
You should always remember that the natural therapeutic properties of essential oils continuously work in the air that you inhale. Essential oils are powerful and may impact the body negatively if you get too much of them. For example, a bit of lavender may help with your headache, but too much of it can actually cause a headache. It means that you must follow the nebulizer diffuser’s run time instructions without adding more time to it simply because you love the smells. The vast majority of diffusers run between 2 and 4 hours at a time, on intermittent settings.
Noise
Some of the nebulizer diffuser motors make more noise than others, which is why you need to read reviews from people that comment on the noise. If you plan to use the diffuser in your bedroom, one of the key considerations is that it should be very quiet. However, it is important to note that the motor’s hum typically acts as a “white noise” that quickly becomes barely noticeable as it generally blends into the background.
Timer and/or Automatic Shut-Off
Nebulizer diffusers are designed to run for a brief amount of time and then shut off. Timers typically run through several cycles before they completely shut off. However, unlike ultrasonic diffusers, nebulizer diffusers without a time keep running until when turned off manually. Due to this, you need to ensure that you check the essential oil levels to make sure that the reservoir never runs empty.
Power Source
Some of the nebulizer diffusers just plug into a wall outlet and run exclusively on electricity. Others are a bit more portable since they are cordless and are powered by a battery pack. Others have the option of plugging into a USB charging port to ensure maximum convenience when traveling.
Maintenance
Some nebulizer diffusers can be quite tricky to clean because they are made of glass and are incredibly fragile. Cleaning a diffuser typically involves using rubbing alcohol and should be done regularly to ensure that the tubing inside the nebulizer diffuser never becomes clogged. It is important to make sure that you keep up with maintenance to ensure that the diffuser keeps functioning properly.
