How To Clean Your Vape Tank

Uwell Valyrian 3 Tank Clean

Pictured: The Uwell Valyrian 3 Sub-Ohm Tank.

It might come as a surprise to some that you actually do need to clean out your vape tank. Why, you may ask, is this so important? It is possible to just keep refilling your tank without cleaning it. The problem with this is that e-liquid residue will build up in the unnoticeable places and a film of filth will settle onto the inside of your glass (or plastic depending on the kind of tank you have). You don’t want to vape that.

How To Clean a Vape Tank

This is so easy that there is really no excuse for dirty, foul vape tank. There are, however, a couple of different ways that you can go about cleaning your vape tank.

Deep clean method (using alcohol):

  • Take your mod and tank apart, and dump out any unused e-juice
  • Disassemble your tank
  • In order to assist breaking down the deposits of e-juice from your tank, use alcohol or non-flavored, high proof vodka
  • Get a paper towel or cloth damp with the chosen solution
  • Scrub the tough areas, until you have a completely clean tank
  • Wipe off and rinse with warm water
  • Air dry for about 10-15 minutes
  • Reassemble the device and tank

Simple rinse method (if you’re on -the-go, and just want to refresh your tank temporarily, this method is fine. You will need to deep clean your tank periodically, however):

  • Put some warm water in a bowl
  • Take your mod and tank apart
  • Dump out any leftover e-fluid from the tank
  • Disassemble your tank completely
  • Put all of the components of the tank into the bowl
  • Keep washing the components until they are clean (a little dish soap will help)
  • Dry off each component with a paper towel
  • Air dry for about 10-15 minutes
  • Reassemble the device and tank

Why Clean Your Vape Tank?

Simple maintenance and cleaning of the device you use for vaping can make a huge difference in the overall quality of your vape and the lifespan of your device. Each time that you change out the atomizer, that tank should receive good washing. As long as the coil is not in the tank, it’s perfectly fine to run the tank underwater. After rinsing and air drying, simply replace the atomizer.

If you’re not using a mod with a detachable tank, and instead using a wax pen or dry herb vaporizer – Read our guide The Best Way To Clean Your Vape instead!

Should You Clean Coils?

If you are wondering whether or not coils should be cleaned… you should simply replace them. And it doesn’t matter how clean you keep your tank; those coils will need to be replaced eventually. You’ll find that it brings your vaping device back to life. The more you vape, the more often the coils will need to be changed. They have a massive effect on the flavor, so changing them out when needed is just one more part being a successful vaper. Shop replacement coils here.

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