SpaRoom AromaMist Ultrasonic Essential Oil Diffuser and Aromatherapy Mister, Chrome

I've bought two of these, one at Whole Foods (cost $15 more), and one on Amazon.com (reasonable price). Got the first one 2 days ago at Whole Foods, and I'm impressed! This unit really delivers, in every aspect. First, let me describe the unit:-- very lightweight-- 3 1/4 inches tall, 6 1/8 inches diameter-- has 4 little feet underneath it-- has 2 pieces, essentially: the reservoir for water, and the top lid-- has two buttons on the front-- has an AC adaptor that plugs into the back-- made of plastic-- the box says it's white, but looks kind of silvery to me (the one from Whole Foods)-- has LED lights that change colors (optional)-- has 2 modes: 3 hours continuous, 6 hours intermittent (your choice)It's easy as pie to operate. You pour in half a cup of water, add some drops of essential oils, close the lid, push the button to turn it on. That's it. Nothing could be simpler. Suddenly, you have cool mist pouring into your room with fragrant aromas.The light is available, but not necessary to have on. You push the left button to turn on the light; it will go through several colors and repeat, continuously. If you want a particular color, just wait for your color to come up, then push the button again. If you don't want any more light, push the button a third time, and it goes off. No need to have the light if you don't want to. You do not have to turn the light on in order to have the mist.The right button is to turn on the mist. Push it once, and you get continuous mist for 3 hours; push it again and you get intermittent mist for 6 hours. Push it a third time, and it goes off. It will mist a little bit till it settles down.If the water gets too low, it simply turns off, all by itself. The instructions say to unplug it, but I haven't done that, and it's fine.If you want more mist, just lift the lid, pour more water, add more essential oils, and push the right button either once for continuous or twice for intermittent, and it goes again.It's a good idea to use some tissues and wipe it clean when the water runs out. The essential oils can build up after awhile. Be sure to clean out the little hole in the bottom of the reservoir, too. The instructions say you can use alcohol or white vinegar, but so far, three Kleenexes remove the standing water and any residue. Included with the package is a mysterious little brush. The instructions do not mention it. I have yet to use it. If anybody finds out what it's for, please let me know.The fragrance seems to fill up an ordinary sized room. If you want the whole house misted, you need more units. The unit is quiet, just some low water sounds as the water sloshes around, which is kind of nice.This is a "cool diffuser" because it does not use any heat. Instead, the water and essential oils are vibrated in the bottom of the reservoir to produce a fine mist. The mist is cool. The water inside the diffuser stays cool. No heat is involved. This is ideal for essential oils, which can lose potency when heat is applied. If you open the diffuser while it is running, you will see the liquids sloshing around. They are vibrated, not heated.Take care when lifting the top off the unit. It has a mesh covering around the side that might become damaged if you manhandle it. Also, the top can have water dripping from it, so just take care to hold it over the unit for a second before laying it down.I put a pad under the unit to collect any drips, because sometimes there are drips when taking the top off, no matter how careful you are.I have to say, I am very satisfied with this diffuser. It pours out lots and lots of aroma and mist. It fills up the room. I have benefited from using it, healthwise. It involves little work to maintain it. I just leave it plugged in, because it automatically turns off when the water gets low. You can leave the water in there and just add more when you want to start it again. But it's good to clean any residue once in awhile.I ordered a second one from Amazon.com so I can have one in my work space and one in my bedroom, without having to move it around.This is one of the best purchases I've made all year. I've also bought a whole lot of essential oils online to experiment with, and I've been reading up on the health benefits of essential oils. At this point, there are lots of medical reports on the health benefits of essential oils, and they are chemically well-documented. Essential oils can relieve stress and kill germs. To understand how they do that, you need to read the medical articles. And they also make your space smell great.When buying essential oils, just make sure they're essential oils, and not "oil" with fragrance added (which could leave a lot more residue, and not produce the amount of aroma you were expecting). Some websites offer better prices than others; all you have to do is Google for essential oils and check them out. You can also find out more about the health benefits by Googling and reading up.I have not tried any other brand. This is the model they had at the local Whole Foods, and I bought it on a lark. I was kind of skeptical of diffusers and essential oils, but after researching it out and experiencing it, I can see the benefits. This unit really is amazing, and I'm glad I bought it.

I have been using this diffuser daily since I received it. Its size isn't overwhelming and it looks discreet and unassuming. It does exactly what it's supposed to--diffuses essential oil. Everyone that comes into my house comments on how great it smells and is impressed by the little thing's ease of use. A few things that I like about it are that it has a fairly large water reservoir, and that the light feature is independent of the mist feature. Also, it's nice that there's no extraneous lights around the buttons, like on my other diffuser. There are a few things about it that I do NOT like. One is that on the first setting, the machine turns off at 3 hours, rather than running until the water is used up. Another is that if you turn the light feature on, it stays on, even when the mist feature turns off. Not a deal breaker, but still, seems a waste of energy. Overall, I am happy with this diffuser and will continue using it daily.

I bought one of these for my husband so we could diffuse oils this fall and winter to help him with his asthma. Then I liked it so much I bought a second one for my office a couple of weeks later. I have people following the scent down the hall from the reception area. Two friends have bought them because they liked mine so much. I have noticed that several of the smaller Aromatherapy companies are offering this one now.It says it will work for about 3 hours. I find it works considerably longer, but sometimes I have to turn it off and restart it when the water is about two thirds down. I use distilled or purified water exclusively. I love the feature that turns it off when the water runs out completely, and I like that the cord is a decent length. After reading the reviews here, I am careful to wipe it out with a soft cloth between uses, and so far I have had no problems--I've had mine for over a month, and I've taken it on one trip in that time. I usually keep the light on, to remind me to turn it off when I'm leaving the office for an extended period.It's fun to experiment with blends of oils, and this unit is so easy to use and clean that I change essences frequently. I couldn't swear to it being because of the diffuser and the oils, but I have not had my usual ragweed problems this fall.I'm really sad the price has gone up since I bought mine--it's hard to spend 26% more than I spent a month ago--but I plan to purchase several as gifts for family and friends, and I want at least 2 more at home, too! I'll be watching for the price to decrease (I hope)!

I diffuse my essential oils everyday for most of the day. The only complaint I have for this particular diffuser is the size. It's incredibly small, but packs a punch for a designated area. If you're like me and use it frequently for a majority of the day, it's a bit cumbersome.I have purchased other diffusers that come with features that would be beneficial for this company to think about; a measuring cup to add fluid to the diffuser and a better design for cleaning.If you are using in a small space for short fragments of time, this diffuser will be great. If using in a larger area (living room or large master bedroom) one may not be sufficient.

I love the size of this diffuser and how it blends in with my decor.

Good price for a diffuser - works well noce option with the changing colour