Vape Cleaning: How to Properly Clean Gunky Vape Coil

One of the advantages of switching from traditional cigarettes to vaping is saving money. Vapes may cost more upfront but will last much longer than a pack of cigarettes. However, like many other mechanical devices, the trade-off is that vapes require cleaning and maintenance to keep them operating smoothly.

In the process of converting e-liquid into vapor, residue and gunk can often build up on the vape's heat source, called a coil. Some factors may cause coil gunk to accumulate faster, such as e-liquids with dark colors or vegetable glycerin (VG), vaping at a high wattage setting, and chain vaping.

A gunky coil can decrease e-liquid flavoring, lowered vapor production, and a persistent burnt taste regardless of the e-liquid used. Cleaning your vape not only lengthens its lifespan but also ensures that you get the most out of your vaping experience.

How to Properly Clean a Gunky Vape Coil

Dealing with coil gunk requires cleaning both the vape coil and vape tank, where the e-liquid is stored. This is because the residue in the vape tank can make gunk buildup even worse. To clean your vape coil and tank, follow these steps:

•  Disassemble your vape and set aside the vape coil and vape tank

A vape is made of multiple parts, including the coil and the tank. Therefore, it is necessary to separate the coil and the tank for a more thorough cleaning.

With the various vape models in the market, make sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions on disassembly. This ensures that you can put your vape back together again once cleaning is complete.

•  Clean the vape coil using your preferred cleaning method

You can use a few methods to clean the gunk from a vape coil, depending on the amount built up onto it.

The quickest way to clean is through a dry burn. This is done by turning on the coil until it glows red. The heat from the coil will burn the gunk and any remnants can be removed once cooled. This method is only effective when the coil is relatively new or has less gunk. Otherwise, you may need to use another technique alongside the dry burn for a better clean.

The most common method is rinsing the coil in water or other cleaning agents, such as alcohol, vinegar, or PG liquid. For replaceable coils, it is advisable to let them soak for a few hours, then rinse off with distilled water. For rebuildable coils, keeping them under running water then scrubbing gently with a coil brush or toothbrush is the way to go.

If you own an ultrasonic jewelry cleaner or vape cleaner, agitating is also an effective way to ensure the coil is cleaned.

•  Rinse the vape tank with a cleaning agent

Like the vape coil, the vape tank needs to be rinsed to remove traces of e-liquid that can transfer up into the coil and worsen the gunk.

Simply leave the tank soaking in a cleaning agent of your choice, such as vinegar, baking soda, ethyl alcohol/vodka, or PG liquid. Do not use isopropyl alcohol to wash the tank.

After a few hours, rinse the tank in clean water to eliminate traces of the cleaning agent and prevent any unusual smells from lingering. An ultrasonic cleaner can also work to thoroughly clean the tank without much effort.

•  Dry the coil and tank and reassemble your vape

Once the rinsing is complete, pat dry the components and leave them to air dry. Alternatively, you may use a blow dryer on the coolest setting to lightly dry the parts and avoid damaging the O-rings.

When the parts are completely dry, reassemble your vape and use it as normal.

Summary

Getting the most out of your vape means working to keep it in good shape. A gunky vape coil can easily make vapes operate at less than their best. With the right cleaning methods, you're sure to keep your vaping experiences fuss-free.???????