Cleaning Nova Heads - NO VODKA

[Rocketpunk]

I decided to give my VVN one more go around. I want to clean the heads I already have, but for reasons I shall not elaborate on, there can be no vodka in the house. Period. At all. For any reason. Read between the lines.

So, what should I use instead of vodka? Please don't suggest PGA. For same reasons.

Can I use rubbing alcohol? What's a good alternative?

Thanks, in advance.

 

[sanman969]

What I do is boil them in water for about 5-minutes, then dry-burn.

 

[ghost62]

Hot water in an ultrasonic jewelry cleaner for 15 minutes and then a GENTLE brushing with a soft bristle toothbrush over the coil. Rinse, pat dry and then a quick dry burn. I usually prep new heads by removing the paper sleeve inside the head- reduces burned taste. Clip the paper into pieces with precision scissors and then wiggle out the pieces with tweezers.
Seems like a lot of work, but I have a fleet of Novas and they all vape like champs.

 

[Crazyinariz]

I just run mine under the hot water in the bathroom sink until the wicks are (mostly) white and then let them dry on a piece of (clean, unused) toilet paper.

 

[Susaz]

I decided to give my VVN one more go around. I want to clean the heads I already have, but for reasons I shall not elaborate on, there can be no vodka in the house. Period. At all. For any reason. Read between the lines.

So, what should I use instead of vodka? Please don't suggest PGA. For same reasons.

Can I use rubbing alcohol? What's a good alternative?

Thanks, in advance.

I do use rubbing alcohol without any problems.

 

[Yinzer]

One day at a time, there's no vodka/ alcohol in my house either. But I haven't given up nicotine First thing's first. To clean my Stardust heads, I have switched to cotton wicks. I remove the wick, rinse, dry burn, rinse, and insert new wick. My heads, similar to VVN, last more than two months.

 

[JUDGMENT AFFIRMED]

I decided to give my VVN one more go around. I want to clean the heads I already have, but for reasons I shall not elaborate on, there can be no vodka in the house. Period. At all. For any reason. Read between the lines.

So, what should I use instead of vodka? Please don't suggest PGA. For same reasons.

Can I use rubbing alcohol? What's a good alternative?

Thanks, in advance.

I don't believe itClearomizers?
But i think you can make this work.
Water is my first choice, then what you can't use. I would try vinegar before rubbing alcohol.
Good luck Rocketpunk

 

[JD1]

Hydrogen peroxide works well with a soft brush to the top of the coil. Let them dry good, but even if they're not completely dry, it turns to water under heat. They'll taste like new.

 

[Susaz]

jaja I'm not the only freak that uses peroxide or vinegar for cleaning... Yet, I think alcohol is better because it doesn't rust, just attacks glicerin, diluting it. I'd leave the peroxide with extreme buildup...

 

[gijills]

I am in the same boat and use water on my clearomisers. I have started to use cartomisers some and got a baby food jar with some vodka in it and believe me after you clean 3-4 of them in it you want to toss it. I am still not liking that idea though. I think I am going to get some 0 nic plain VG and run that through them (Cartomisers)to clean them out. Pm me if you want I alway like to hear from Like friends.

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[Syav]

I soak the head coil in plain vinegar for a few minutes before I rinse it.

Off topic, but I also soak my cartos in vinegar for several minutes before I clean 'em. Vinegar is cheap, less than $2 for a 16oz bottle.