When cleaning the attys with ultrasonic do you use soap and water or just water, and how often should they be cleaned?
NEVER use soap, or any other toxic cleaning agent. The most common things used to clean atomizers are vodka/everclear, Crest Pro Health Complete Mouthwash, denture tablets, or vinegar. All of these will clean your atomizers without leaving behind any potential toxic residue you could inhale . . . but make certain you rinse them thoroughly.
Warm water will work to clean atomizers if they aren't too dirty, otherwise use one of the above to clean it. As to how often, once a week is a good schedule to keep. Make certain you rinse them thoroughly with warm water after cleaning if you used something other than water to clean them; better still, let them soak in warm water for a few hours to make sure they're completely rinsed. After cleaning, it's a good idea to let them sit for 24 hours to dry out the water. Once that's done, re-prime them with three-four drops of
juice, let it sit for a few minutes so the
juice soaks into the wick, then put on a new
tank. It might take a little while for the atomizers to "break in" again, but once they do they should be good for another week.
Hope this helps.