By Tara Richter
What is the first thing you notice about a house that you visit? For some it is the décor, or the layout of the house, but for me it is always the smell. Perhaps that is why I’m super conscious of what my own house smells like when I know people are coming over – I want that first scent to make a good impression. Having a large dog and an athletic 12-year old boy, however, don’t seem to help the situation. There have been many occasions where I’ve come home to the smell of a sweaty gym bag or a dog desperately in need a bath.
I’ve tried many different things to add a pleasant aroma to my home, including melting scented waxes, scented candles, sprays, and even plug-in fragrances. Unfortunately, I haven’t been overly-impressed with any of the above options, and when it comes to melting hot wax or lighting candles I’m always nervous about forgetting them and in turn causing a fire. Of course with the artificial sprays and chemical plug-ins, I just didn’t feel good about the air I was breathing.
EcoBrandsNow carries a line of products including air purifiers, fans, heaters, aroma diffusers, and outdoor heaters. All the products are aesthetically really cool, and fit in easily to an individual’s lifestyle needs. As a person who is environmentally conscious, I had to say I was greatly impressed with the ethic behind EcoBrandsNow. This company aims to improve and enrich the lives of customers through their safe/healthy alternatives for in-home products. In addition, to educate about clean air & water, all the while aiming for global health. Personally I find it easy to get behind a company that isn’t looking to ‘just sell’ a product, but one that is actively participating with its consumers and providing viable options for the home that are not only good for the consumer’s health but also the planet’s too!
I was naturally curious to see what EcoBrandsNow might have to offer to remedy my home-aroma problem. It didn’t take long as I browsed their site to find just what I was in need of. Julia.
Julia is a sleek, elegant and simple aroma diffuser, that fits in perfectly with my décor and doesn’t take up a bunch of space. I really like the simplicity of Julia. Not only in the appearance, but in how easy it is to use. After I added some water, I put in a few simple drops of the Relax essential oils, pushed the on button and immediately a small mist appeared, filling the room with the most wonderful fragrance of orange, lavender, cedar wood, pine needle, marjoram and patchouli for combined scent that reminds me of being at the spa.
I wish I could say there was more to it than that, but really Julia is that simple to use. What about keeping track of when the water runs out? First off, this particular diffuser has one of the longest run times when using the interval timer, (10 minutes on, 20 minutes off) at 53 hours between fillings! Considering the basin only holds a single cup of water, that is a really long time.
When the water does run out, the Julia aroma diffuser simply shuts off. I love this feature since I no longer have to worry about blowing out candles, light bulbs & hot melted wax (which I have spilt on the carpet before – what a nightmare to clean up), and no more artificial chemical fragrances. I think the biggest problem I’ll have with Julia is deciding which scent I want to come home to. I love the Relax fragrance for its soothing and calming effect, however the fragrance from both the Revive and Refresh essential oils are equally appealing with their citrus and herbal scents.
I love it when people come to my home now and upon entering immediately say “It smells awesome in here, what is that?”. As I point over to Julia, its generally followed up with “is that ever cool!”.
If Julia just isn’t for you, other styles of aroma diffusers are available such as Jasmine, Mia and Lea. I find it quirky and funny that all of EcoBrandsNow products are on a ‘first name basis’ from humidifiers called Oskar, Fred and Anton to heaters named Paul, Anna and Max. You could literally collect the whole family. Shop for your favorite item on the EcoBrandsNow website and best of all, they offer free shipping in Canada!
Great review and it seems very simple to use. I like the fact that it turns itself off when its out of water.
Hi,i really like Tara’s review and the tips and ideas.I have not tried many scents in my diffuser,i mostly use Breathe(respiratory blend) i find it helps with my sinus problems so much.
I have tried so many different room refreshers also but never a diffuser. After reading the review I think this would be perfect. No spilled wax, overpowering scents or fire hazards caused by other methods! I like the natural oils it uses and I think the refresh would be perfect.
Great review sounds awesome, I’ve never tried one before
I love that the product has ‘run times’. I too always notice smells when entering a home … and so frequently they are not so pleasant.
Great review. I just bought a new house and would love this to put in the living room. Love the turn off feature if out of water. No worries.
Sounds great! I’ve been very curious about essential oils and this would be a great thing to experiment with.
I have wanted a diffuser for some time but was overwhelmed with all the different models. Thanks for your review, it helped me a lot! I’d love to win it 😉
I have been looking at something like these for awhile . great review I am going to go check this brand out !
I’ve wanted an aroma diffuser for a while now and this one sounds like a really nice one. I love the sleek design too – the white one kind of reminds of the Google Home!
Thanks for the review and contest! The feature I think I love the most is the automatic shut off when low or out of water.
Thanks for the great review! This diffuser would also be wonderful in my home, to help make it more calming.
I have never tried a diffuser in my home but would be much more likely to purchase one after reading this review. I love the fact that it goes 53 hours between fillings.
I’m sensitive to chemicals so I can’t use typical room sprays or anything artificial. This sounds like the perfect option for me!
I like the fact it has a long running time and that it is safe for those with chemical sensitivities.
I love essential oils and would love to have a diffuser; the Julia diffuser would look great in my bedroom. Love the automatic shut off feature.
Very informative review!! Thank you 😊😊. I’ve been interested in purchasing a diffuser for a while. Couldn’t have come in a better time 😊
I’m looking for another diffuser ane Julia sounds like just what I’m looking for! Thank you for sharing.
Love this informative review. I love infusers and love all the choices of pure oils.
The review was great. I’m tempted to give one a try.
Awesome review..would love to win!!
It sounds like a great product especially since it shuts itself off when the water runs out!
Heading to the web site now. Sounds like I need this
Tara is right, the first thing I notice as well about a house is the smell. I am all about good smells.
I would love to try a diffuser. From your review, this diffuser sounds like it would be great for my house.
I would love to try a diffuser. From your review, this diffuser sounds like it would be great for my house. It looks like it would just fit in with my decor.
It sounds really interesting. I really like the long run time in between fills. I also like how simple it is to use. It was a great review.
Great review and Tara included aspects that so many of us can relate – noticing the smell of home and the presence of dogs or other animals in the home. I liked the easy care of not having to refill it daily.
Like the fact that it turns off when out of water.
My friend has one of these and I really liked it! I’ve been wanting one for myself, and this sounds like a great brand. (Love the product names too!) Thanks for the chance to win!
I’ve been thinking about switching from my wax warmers and candles to a diffuser. This one seems so easy to use!
I really like this review. Julia sounds like the perfect solution for my home.
I have always wanted a diffuser but wasn’t sure which one to get! This would be amazing to try!
I love this what a great idea, Tara has really got me curious about this diffuser!
I would love to win this, I am not to keen on the scented wax burners, I do like my candles but then I need to remember to blow them out, this I love that it will shut off when it runs out of water, and you use essential oils, this would fit perfect in my home of 3 dogs!!
This sounds like a wonderful diffuser! I like that it will shut off if the water runs out – good safety feature!
Good review, I have never considered a diffuser but this sounds really neat and love the idea of no more artificial chemical fragrances
Love the review, I have similar issues and concerns. I am always concerned about what people think my house smells like and I am also turned off by smells of other homes. Thanks for the honesty. I will have to look into purchasing one of these diffusers.
Sounds like a great product. I like having scents but with 4 pets I refuse to use candles because of the safety issue. This sounds like a great alternative.
I think it’s great when companies work to educate people and improve their lives. My mother-in-law has a diffuser and her house smells great! I keep thinking about getting one and I’m not sure why I haven’t yet!
I think it’s great when companies work to educate people and improve their lives. My mother-in-law has a diffuser and her house smells great! I keep thinking about getting one and I’m not sure why I haven’t yet! Love that it shuts off when it is out of water and that it can do 53 hours on a cup of water!
A great review! I love the automatic shut-off feature when the diffuser runs out of water! Thank you very much for the chance! 🙂
I been seeing so much about diffusers and oil lately, but i have not tried them, and yes when I enter a home the first thing I notice is the smell. Get info on the diffusers
I love the automatic shut off feature so you don’t need to worry about it.
Her review made me itch to get one of these!
Great review. I want a diffuser now. I love that it shuts itself off when the water is gone. Some nice relaxing oils in the diffuser is what this mommy of three needs.
I’ve used reed diffusers before, but really like that this uses water and essential oils. Much less of a chemical @#%-storm :-0
So true that smell is the first thing that hits you!! I tend to judge on that *hides in shame* That is why I am always making sure to keep things in our house fresh and clean!! I love the idea of an aroma diffuser for our home.
Great review; have always wanted to try one of these!
I’ve been wanting a diffuser for a long time now. After reading your review, I want one even more now.
I don’t like the artificial sprays and chemical plug-ins either. Diffusers are definitely the way to go. Tara’s review was very informative !
This review really spoke to me. I thinking the same things about scent. I worry about the chemicals in the wax and what we are breathing in. I’ve been eyeing up diffusers but I haven’t pulled the plug yet, this would be a great win!
I think the review is honest and I like how she pin pointed what she liked the most about the diffuser. I have never though of using a diffuser to freshen up the smell of a room before.
I bought my first from young living this year – would love another one for jr daughters room! Love peppermint in it!
I agree. The way my home smells to others is important to me. The way my home smells to me when I’ve been out for awhile is important to me. I live with a smoker and although cigarettes are only smoked in one certain room in my home, the smell still gets into almost everything. I love your review and plan on giving the aroma diffuser a try.
Great review. I have never had one of these before but it would be very nice. I like the fact that it turns itself off if it runs out of water. Its easy to forget sometimes.
I love a scent that would identify with you. I totally agree, I want the memorable scent in my house to be something that reminds my guests of a pleasant memory – not stinky shoes and what I cooked for my last meal!
Tara, I appreciate that you support and encourage products from companies with ethics that consider our health and planet! I have been searching for a natural product that is effective in my home as well. These are great features on the aroma diffusers! I checked out their heaters too and I am impressed with their function and design.
this diffuser sounds wonderful auto shut off if a plus for me as well.
I LOVE my diffuser (my brand is Sage) so much I have two going in my house! (One on my main level and one upstairs) I love how they smell and how fresh & relaxing my house feels.
Great review. I have 3 diffusers already and am always looking for more.
I have been curious about diffusers for awhile now. I like you say this is simple and limits space it takes up.
Great review Tara you made me want to get one..I could use this in our family room!
I have never used a diffuser but have been considering it because I want to start using oils. I like how long Julia lasts between refills, and great that it turns off automatically.
Review was informative. Have not used a diffuser.
Wow! I think I want to try one
i love all the benefits that diffusers can give us., and the safety shut off features.
I like her sense of humour in the review about the infuser.
I really enjoyed the great review on the Julia aroma diffuser and now I too am realizing how awesome this product is.I love the safety feature of it shutting off when it runs out of water.I also love that it lasts for so long and that people notice and compliment how nice the diffuser is. I would love to have one for my home and if I don’t win,I may have to check this out on Amazon.Thanks so much for the valuable information!! 🌸☀️ 🙂
Very nice review of the EcoBrandsNow. I have not use a diffuser but I think this is a great option for my home. Not a big fan of candles for safety reasons and I am sensitive to strong scents.
Great review. I like that she as tried the other methods before (candles, light bulbs, sprays and wax melts) so was able to make comparative view.
Love these as a safe alternative to candles!
Great review, I like the fact that it shuts off when the water runs out.
Never had a diffuser but would like to try it
That’s a great review – I like how it’ll turn itself off if the water runs out.
Great reviews! Looks easy to use and so cool!
I like her review and makes me want to try this product.
Great review! Love essential oils and diffusing oils! Would love to win!
Great review!! Sounds like a really great product!!!
I love the review, its very detailed and clear. I haven’t tried a diffuser before.
Thank you for the informative review. This sounds like a wonderful diffuser!
I’ve been looking to buy a new diffuser this year, so this post was timely for me and helpful.
Tara did a great job with her review. It is very informative.
I love smelly candles to make my house smell nice but I’d love to try this out!
I have never tried one of these but after reading this I might have to.
Great review~ I love that it has an automatic shut off when its out of water, thats a great feature! I cant tell you how many times Ive forgot to unplug my scentsy warmer .
Great review very useful let me know more about this produce.
Sound great. Simple to use and effective. I’d love one!
I need this in my life (large dog & 4 kids lol). Great review, I love that it shuts itself off, and the long run time!
I have tried other air fresheners but never a diffuser. The review was very interesting and informative.
I love the review and i am like you i always notice the smell in peoples houses and often wonder and worry about mine too lol. I would absolutely love this for our house
I love scent in my home and this sounds amazing!
Great review – I would love to try it myself.
This sounds lovely! I like that it looks so sleek and uses natural oils!
I also love a home to smell great! I love that this is easy to use, and shuts itself off . It must be way safer than burning candles or other chemically-laden sprays too! I would love to give it a try !
I love my essential oils , I have one diffuser but am in the market for another one – this review was great I will definetley be checking out the one
Great review sounds awesome, I’ve never tried one before.
Informative revue I like that it turns itself off
Would love this!
Awesome review and tips. Have never tried one before
I appreciate the simple and straight forward review.
I found the review very informative! I like how this product has particularly run times. Very helpful!
great review – I really want one of these 🙂
I love how sleek and elegant it is! Thanks!
This review made me want to try the Julia scent!
I think the review is great i like that you no longer have to blow out candles or deal with hot wax
I love that these won’t have that artificial/chemical scents that a lot of scented products have. It would be great to use in my basement with is a little musty and stuffy.
Awesome review. It was very clear and understandable.
I love that it turns off when it runs out of water! Most air fresheners make me stuffed up so I would love to try a diffuser and see how it is.
I love its design!
Great review! Just got a diffuser as a gift and it was instant love! Not only does the house smell great, it provides a sense of calmness in our home!
I have been wanting one of these for a while now, this is a great review on this item! I especially like that it shuts off when out of water.
Great review. I also love diffusers. They have dual purposes that not only include making your home smell good.
Great review. I like the focus on positive features like the auto shut off.
I have an aroma diffuser in my home office and I just love it! I wish I could have one in every room!
I have never used diffuser before. I like that these have an automatic shut-off feature.
I would really love to try something more natural, like essential oils in a diffuser.
Lots of information in the review and it makes me want to try something like this as I never have!