How to clean the burner?
One of the things you have experienced when using a tank , clearomizer or AIO machine is that when you change the flavor of the essential oil , you can still feel the taste of the old essential oil mixed with the new essential oil.
Even if you change the coil, the old flavor can still linger in the atomizer , especially strong flavors like tobacco, coffee, mint, cinnamon and other strong flavors like melon, grape and licorice. Imagine vaping grape and coffee, not so good right?
Don’t worry. In this guide, we’ll show you how to get rid of this problem once and for all. Luckily, most tanks are pretty easy to clean if you do it right. We’ll show you how to do it from the simplest to the most complicated.
1. Rinse with water
This is the simplest and most common way to clean the burner. First, you have to disassemble the tank into separate parts, you should also remove the rubber gasket, that is where most of the essential oil sticks. Remember to be careful not to lose them.
Note: If you are using a device with a pre-made coil head, you will need to disassemble the coil before cleaning. If the coil head is still usable, then go ahead and use it, but to truly get rid of the old e-liquid smell, you will definitely need to replace the coil head.
Fill a bowl with water and microwave for about two minutes. Meanwhile, rinse the parts with cold water, then remove the bowl from the microwave and place the tank parts in it.
Soak the parts in the bowl until the water cools, then rinse the tank with cold water again. Gently dry the tank with a paper towel, leaving the burner in place until it is completely dry. You can also use a hair dryer to speed up the process, but too much heat can damage the rubber gasket.
Note: You can also use a small brush to clean the tank surface. A child's toothbrush will do the trick.
2. Soak with PG or VG solution
If you don’t want to use just water, you can soak your atomizer in PG. Just fill a bowl with unflavored PG and soak your atomizer in it. You can also use VG, but it will be harder to clean the tank because VG is so concentrated.
Once the tank has been soaked in PG for a sufficient amount of time, place it on a clean towel and let it dry. This is the best way to remove any residual taste from the atomizer.
3. Vinegar, baking soda and alcohol
You can replace PG/VG with some items available in your home.
Vinegar is a good cleaner but needs to be rinsed off thoroughly to avoid leaving a sour smell.
Baking soda is also a good cleaning agent to get your burners sparkling again.
Ethanol, or rubbing alcohol, is also an effective cleaning solution. You can buy a large can of Ethanol at any liquor store.
Some vapers like to use dish soap or lemon juice with water to clean their atomizer heads. As long as you rinse thoroughly with water, these substances are effective cleaners for your atomizer head.
4. Ultrasonic cleaning machine
If you want to clean your tank as thoroughly as possible, you will need a tank cleaner, the type of machine that is typically used to clean jewelry and precious stones, but is now used by vapers to clean atomizer heads.
You don't necessarily need a vape cleaner, but if you own too many and don't have the time to wash them one by one manually, this is a good option.
5. Discard the old coils
If you’ve tried all of the above and still can’t get rid of the old taste, it’s time to change that coil. If you’re tired of buying coils, you can learn how to roll your own. Just go through step one, swap in a new coil, and you’re good to go.
If you are using a custom coil, don’t throw it away just yet. Remove the cotton, burn off the remaining e-liquid, and wash it. A brush can help you clean the coil.
Conclude
There are many effective ways to clean an old tank, depending on the level of cleanliness you want and how much time you have. An ultrasonic cleaner is quick but takes time. Vinegar, baking soda, and dish soap work well, and sometimes just rinsing the tank with water is enough.
