Jan 24, 2024
How to Clean an Electronic Cigarette?
To achieve the best performance from your electronic cigarette, regular maintenance is essential, and this includes periodic cleaning. However, not all vapes require the same type of maintenance; it depends on the type of electronic cigarette you use and its components.
In this article, we will provide you with information on which types of vapes need cleaning and how to do it. Keep reading to find out!
Why Should You Clean the Parts of an Electronic Cigarette?
In the case of rechargeable electronic cigarettes, these parts need maintenance because they come into contact with the liquid or e-liquid.
Residues from this liquid can accumulate in the electronic cigarette, and if heated repeatedly, the performance of the electronic cigarette can be negatively affected.
How to Clean the Tank or Atomizer of a Vape
You should clean the atomizer or tank of your electronic cigarette regularly, especially each time you change the liquid. This will prevent residues from building up and ensure optimal performance.
Follow these steps to clean the vape atomizer properly:
- Turn off your electronic cigarette. Separate the tank from the rest of the vape and remove the coil. Make sure to clean any e-liquid residue.
- Next, according to the manufacturer's instructions, disassemble the tank and place all its components in a container with warm water.
- Gently wash the tank and its components, letting them soak and scrubbing if necessary, as long as safety instructions allow it.
- Once you’ve finished, rinse everything thoroughly with clean water and dry it with a cloth before letting it air dry. Once all components are completely dry, reassemble the tank and the electronic cigarette.
How to Clean the Coil of a Vape
The coil of electronic cigarettes plays a crucial role: the liquid transforms into vapor when absorbed and heated by the material surrounding the coil.
These liquids, when vaporized, leave a residue film that accumulates on the vape coil. Cleaning vape coils is not possible, as wetting them will cause them to burn. The only thing that can be done is to change and replace the coils regularly.
Which Electronic Cigarettes Require Less Cleaning?
Some electronic cigarettes require less care. Those with tanks and coils need cleaning and replacement, but others, like pod vapes, are simpler. They use liquid-filled pods, and when one is empty, you only need to replace it, avoiding the tank cleaning process. Some even have the heating element in the pod, so everything is changed together. This makes pod vapes easier to use, especially when on the go.
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(Disclaimer: This article is for informational and educational purposes. Some of the information contained in this article is based on external third-party sources, and we do not warrant in any way the accuracy, validity or completeness of such information.)