Vaporizer cleaning
If the vaporizer is to work well, it needs to be cleaned regularly.
Warm vapour condenses on contact with the cooler elements of the device and forms sticky, resinous deposits. If the vaporizer is not cleaned, the air passages will become clogged over time. The performance and vapour quality will begin to decrease and the airflow will gradually become blocked.
Plant material residue can cause your vaporizer to work harder than it needs to and eventually damage its heating element. In the worst case scenario, the vaporizer may fail to function completely.
A clean vaporizer also means clean vapour – for a long time. In contrast, inadequate cleaning shortens the life and functionality of the device, regardless of the quality of its workmanship.
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How to clean a vaporizer and what to use to do it?
Most vaporizers come with a small cleaning brush; if you don't have one, get a wire cleaning brush.
There are various sizes and brands to choose from, such as the Natural Bristle 135mm Brush, Flowermate V5 Nano Cleaning Brush, Boundless cleaning brush, 'Black Leaf' Pipe Cleaners, Soft, 48 pcs or the Storz & Bickel vaporizer cleaning brush replacement kit.
One of the easiest ways to clean your vaporizer is to soak the parts in isopropyl alcohol.
We have VapeCleaner 100% isopropyl alcohol for vaporizers, hookahs and other glass and metal components that is biodegradable and removes deposits and dirt.
Clean your vaporizer whenever you feel it is necessary, generally cleaning 1–2 times a week should be sufficient. The longer you leave the parts soaking, the easier it is to clean.
Another option may be LimPuro organic cleaner, which is free of solvents, phosphates, strong sticky acids and alkalis.
Ground rock salt grains are also a great product that can be used to clean all accessories. Try Higher Standards Salt Rox.
If you have a vaporizer with wooden elements, never clean them with alcohol as it can permanently damage or warp them. Use cotton swabs, warm water and, if necessary, a wood cleaner on the wood.
Cleaning the chamber, screen and mouthpiece
We recommend cleaning the herb chamber and screen with a brush after each use. Limpuro wipes are also a great tool for removing resins and tars. The wipes are free of phosphates and alkaline acids and are 99.9% biodegradable.
Use a cotton swab or the cleaning tool provided to remove small particles from the chamber. The outer parts of the chamber or cartridge can be cleaned, for example, with Higher Standards wipes with 70% isopropyl alcohol and two different sides. The dotted side has a texture that helps remove heavy deposits, while the smooth side helps polish glass, metal or silicone parts.
The cooling chamber can sometimes be removed and disassembled into several parts. Alcohol-soaked wipes can handle small resin deposits. Use these wipes for quick cleaning between each operation, especially for wiping down the chamber or mouthpiece and for final polishing. Use the brush on the inside of the mouthpiece.
It is recommended to clean the vaporizer chamber when it is still warm, the residue will be easier to remove. However, take extra care.
Never expose plastic brushes or pipe cleaners to direct contact with hot parts of the device. Allow the appliance to cool down. After cleaning, always turn on the appliance with an empty chamber to a low temperature (min. 100 °C) and leave it on for a few minutes.
If you change the variety, clean all parts thoroughly to enjoy the clean taste of the new variety.
Additional maintenance and cleaning tools and kits
We also have multifunctional tools for cleaning and inserting herbs.
Choose according to your type of equipment, from PAX you can buy the Multifunctional key tool, Rounded Multi-Tool and Maintenance and cleaning kit, also from us you can get for example XMAX Starry - Cleaning Set and DaVinci MIQRO - Accessory Kit.
The range also includes handy tools such as the Ryot Multi-purpose tool made of surgical steel, Oil Black Leaf Standard Oil-Tool Spoon + Scraper and Higher Standards Tube Tops Silicone Stoppers, which is a set of 6 silicone tube heads in different sizes to ensure any dabbing or bong device is cleaned without the risk of spillage.
If you need any advice, please get in touch. You can also find practical information on our blog.