How to Clean Atomizers

Regularly cleaning and maintaining your atomizer can make or break your electronic cigarette experience. As of 2011, the debate over the safety of electronic cigarettes is ongoing. Advocates claim electronic cigarettes are a safe alternative to the harmful toxins and additives in traditional cigarettes. Opponents, on the other hand, assert that not enough tests have been done to come to any conclusive results. If you do decide to smoke electronic cigarettes, however, it is important to understand the steps you can take to ensure that your atomizer functions at its highest potential.

Things You'll Need

• Rubbing alcohol (optional)
• Vinegar (optional)
• Vodka (optional)
• Bowl
• Lint-free cloth
• Water

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Instructions

• 1

  Wipe the atomizer adapter sites with a lint-free cloth. This will remove any moisture, dust or other particles from the connection points that connect the atomizer to the battery. Making sure these connections are free of debris is important because electric current runs through these adapter sites when the e-cigarette is charging.

• 2

  Blow into the atomizer from either end to remove any large particles that may be in the atomizer.

• 3

  Soak the atomizer in a bowl of alcohol based solution for about 10 minutes. This will help break apart clumps formed from the hardening of saliva and dirt or dust. Some people prefer to put their fingers over the holes of the atomizer after soaking and giving it a firm shake. It's up to you whether you want to do this.

• 4

  Lay the lint-free cloth flat on the table.

• 5

  Place the atomizer vertically on the lint-free cloth with the battery side facing up. You may want to lean it against something solid so that it remains upright while drying. The solution will drain out of the atomizer onto the lint-free cloth, allowing the atomizer to dry. It will take about two to three hours to dry.