Cleaning atomizer

[ZambucaLu]

Well, I've heard vodka is good for cleaning a lot of things. If people are going to use rubbing alcohol, it would seem vodka might work just as well. I haven't cleaned mine yet but am thinking of either vodka or white vinegar for the job. One of those must work!

Lu

[Misty]

Thanks , Mommyshan (real nice avatar, btw!)..will try the atomizers out again but with patience this time

[Kimmiegrif]

guess no one likes my chardonay idea...just watch, next juice will be chardonay...lol

[Gotcoffee]

I was at the sharper image today and saw one of those ultrasonic jewelry cleaners that only use water no chemicals to clean and the only thing I was thinking about was using it on my atomizer. Has anyone tried this?

[PeteMcArthur]

I was at the sharper image today and saw one of those ultrasonic jewelry cleaners that only use water no chemicals to clean and the only thing I was thinking about was using it on my atomizer. Has anyone tried this?

There was talk of this some time ago, I don't think people had any success with it, if I'm wrong somebody will be along to correct me soon !

[Kate]

No, you are correct Pete. Nobody who tried an ultrasonic cleaner said it was any good for atomisers.

[Janet]

I bought a denture ultrasonic cleaner at DrugMart and used it with a Polident tablet made for cleaning partials - "cleans tough stains, safe on metal surfaces" and it worked pretty well. I think rinsing with hot water or alcohol/vodka would do just as nicely. The best cleaner I found was a hand-held steamer. Then I blow the atomizer out with some canned air. May be overkill, but it works. Mommyshann is right - you have to puff on it for a while before it works again. Blow hard on the battery end to get as much water out as you can, then ideally let it dry cart side down overnite. Be sure to drip a few drops of e-liquid and let it sit for a few minutes before using.

[CalPilot89]

I just tried boiling my atomizers and they are drying now. How long should I have boiled them? how long will they take to dry?

[Magarnagle]

I've been boiling a kettle, and holding the atomiser over the steam using a set of tongs. I give it a two or three goes, and shake out the liquid, globs of brown juice come out, and I blow through the battery end as well. Then I let it sit for an hour or so to dry with the cartridge side down, and it works fine.

[CalPilot89]

Interesting.. I put them right in the water for about 10 minutes. The atomizers were not totally dead, just under performing due to some new juice that I went a little overboard when refilling the cabs.. I guess I will let them dry overnight. I bought these on ebay and they have been working great.
Today I got my first dsc 901's. I bought 5. I am really excited to try them out but the damn batteries take 12 hours to charge the first time so I am being patient and using my super mini's with Johnson creek juice till they are done charging.