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You don't have to dry burn every time you clean, unless you wait for the coils to get gunked up between cleanings.
If you don't want two flavors to mix and the coils are in good shape, just a thorough rinsing (with some of the water going straight on the coils) will work. I you don't mind one flavor slowly working it's way to another flavor, just throw the new juice in (that's what I do with similar flavors) but be aware, continuing to do this will almost guarantee you will have to dry burn sooner or later. (I'm pretty sure this paragraph actually answers your question)
There is only one reason I've seen where grain alcohol is NEEDED. Something is deep in those wicks that you don't want. This could be a really strong flavor or the residue from a gunked up coil bled into it. Alcohol will help break up the crud on a coil and reduce dry burn time, but it isn't completely necessary.
One important thing that has been mentioned in this thread but not emphasized, the repeat step. If your heads are really bad off in need of cleaning, you should repeat the cleaning steps until, after a rinse, the coil is silver and the wick is white in appearance.
Where do you guys get 99% isop. alcohol? I can only find 72% or so at the drug store. Everclear works great but is way too expensive. As an old ex-drinker it still pains me to throw it away. 
I'm going to try the vinegar suggestion.
I'm going to try the vinegar suggestion.
Amazon.com: Swan Isopropyl Alcohol, 99%, Pint, 16 OZ: Health & Personal Care
But less expensive and just as good, better IMHO, is White vinegar - good old generic is just fine. Don't use wine or balsamic vinegars. rice, cider or white are fine, the others may have artificial colors, salt and/or sugar in them and, are not good for soaking atties.
But less expensive and just as good, better IMHO, is White vinegar - good old generic is just fine. Don't use wine or balsamic vinegars. rice, cider or white are fine, the others may have artificial colors, salt and/or sugar in them and, are not good for soaking atties.
I've been using cheap vodka for cleaning but now am definitely going to look at using white vinegar.
I just rinse every off, take the coil head out of the PTs and EVODS and throw all it into the UC on a few heat cycles, they all come out great after drying out.
@mike sheda what's "the UC"?
ah, ultrasonic cleaner. Mine doesn't have heat cycles, just got it last week, should I return and get a better one? (been thinknig that already)
you put the wick/coil in there as well?
ah, ultrasonic cleaner. Mine doesn't have heat cycles, just got it last week, should I return and get a better one? (been thinknig that already)
you put the wick/coil in there as well?
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