Okay, here’s my personal experience with using a tea tree oil diffuser, written in the style you requested:

So, I’ve been hearing all this buzz about tea tree oil and how it’s good for, like, everything. Seriously, people use it for cleaning, for their skin, for their hair… I figured I’d give it a shot in my diffuser. I’d been feeling a little congested, and I’d read somewhere that tea tree could help with that. Plus, I wanted my apartment to smell a bit fresher, you know, without those fake, overly-perfumed scents.

Getting Started

First, I dusted off my old diffuser. It’s one of those ultrasonic ones – you just add water and a few drops of oil, and it mists it all out. Pretty simple. I made sure it was clean, because who knows what gunk was lurking in there from the last time I used it (probably lavender, if I’m being honest).

Adding the Tea Tree Oil

Next, I grabbed my bottle of tea tree oil. I’d gotten a small one from the health food store, nothing fancy. I carefully unscrewed the cap – this stuff smells strong, so I didn’t want to spill it everywhere. I filled the diffuser with water up to the fill line, then added about 5-6 drops of the tea tree oil. I figured that was a good starting point, and I could always add more later if I needed to.

The Diffusing Process

I plugged the diffuser in, pressed the “on” button, and waited. It started misting almost immediately. At first, the smell was pretty intense. Like, really intense. It’s a very distinct smell – kind of medicinal, but also a bit earthy and, well, tree-like. I wasn’t sure I liked it at first, to be honest. It definitely wasn’t as “pretty” as some of the other essential oils I’ve used.

My Experience & Result

But, I let it run for a while, maybe about 30 minutes. And you know what? The smell actually started to grow on me. It wasn’t as overpowering after a bit, and it did make the room feel cleaner and fresher. My congestion? It did seem a little bit better. I wouldn’t say it was a miracle cure, but I definitely felt like I could breathe a little easier.I did notice that the scent spread better.

My final verdict? I’d say it good to use. My room is smelling better, and I’d use it again.