written and updated 5/16/2023
What: Wick and oil refill for scented oil air freshener
Why: It’s wasteful to buy brand new air fresheners every time when it’s possible to just refill
Supplies: Old scented oil air freshener, replacement wick, scented oil refill
Cost: Reed Diffuser Oil Refill ($35.00) + Cotton Refill Filter Sticks 4in, 40pcs ($6.99) = $41.99
Time: 5 minutes
Process
Take off cap, remove old wick, refill with oil of choice (be careful of spilling or splashage. It is recommended to use paper towels, eye protection, and gloves) use 3 (or however many) in its place. DONE.
Notes
Even though, the oil I chose cost me a pretty penny ($4.52 a fluid ounce), the wicks come 40 pieces for $6.99 ($0.17 each), and the scented oil air fresheners cost around $6.99 (Staples), it’s the principle of waste!
The newer scented oil air fresheners say that they hold about 2.5oz, so 7.75fl oz should give you 3.1 refills. This translates to $0.51 for 3 filter sticks ($0.17 x 3), and $14.01 for 2.5 fl oz of oil per refill. That means, it’s $14.52 total per refill…which is still more expensive than buying a new air freshener. In fact, you can buy 2 new refills at $6.99 and have a few cents left over. LOL. At least this way you can customize your scent!
Maybe you can find a less costly oil! I just looked up a 6.8fl oz for $15.99 ($2.35 per fl oz)!