Clearo Cleaning

[pinkpirate]

Hi everyone,

I am trying to clean one of my CE4 clearos after using a juice that I didn't like. I have followed the directions I got from ECF members and it still smells like that juice. I have cleaned it like 3 full times. Is there anything else I can do.

The method I have been using is warm water 7 or 8 times then let dry or dry burn.

Any help would be great.

 

[the_vape_nerd]

i would imagine if you have done it a bunch it is most likely not going to work with a new juice...some juices are just like that...you dont mention the exact ce4 you have...i.e., what version...i dont use those myself but i do recall reading somewhere that theres more than one version and that the newer versions have "non-leeching" plastic tubes

if you have a replaceable head model you might go ahead and replace the head or if you are handy enough rewick/recoil

 

[Iffy]

Assuming you have removed any coil cap, pulse dry burn until you see (1) individual red coil wraps with (2) no 'smoke' or (3) sizzling.

Works for me. Hope this helps ya!

 

[volume control]

I boil water, take water off the stove, then drop them in. Leave them there until the water cools down. Dry for 24 hours on a shelf

 

[Keely]

I let it sit in vodka overnight and then flush well with water the next day. Thus far, vodka has killed even my most persistent flavored juices and smells.

 

[Idaholandho]

I second Volume Control, Rinse well then boil them and then let air dry.

 

[mostlyclassics]

I've found that soaking in 91% isopropyl alcohol is often the only way to exorcise the ghosts of liquids past.

 

[renoman]

The last ones I got have a piece of "cloth," for lack of a better term,on either side of the coil.
I can get the coil clean but the cloth holds flavor and gunk

 

[Idaholandho]

The last ones I got have a piece of "cloth," for lack of a better term,on either side of the coil.
I can get the coil clean but the cloth holds flavor and gunk

They have been called flavor wicks I believe but, are actually a weaved material to protect the coil from touching the side of the atty and shorting out your device. I personally have been cutting them out(several threads on this meathod)with a pair of cuticle scissors. Those of us that rewick wont take the time to put them back or create a new one. I have found if it is a good tight coil and wick it wont move side to side anyway. Much better wicking and flavor. GL!
-I am not suggesting you do this or will claim any responsibility. Be careful!

 

[Dansauls]

I like to let mine sit in grain alcohol over night, then drink the grain alcohol in the morning it usally has a very nice taste to it

 

[Thompson]

Another vote for PGA/Vodka. Lovely solvent.

Then thorough rinsing with hot tap water.

Maybe a dry burn (I only like to dry burn w/o the wick in place myself, and stock coils are too tight to pull the wick out from my experience).

 

[pinkpirate]

Thank you all for the advice. I have not been able to get the little silicone top off but have been rinsing with it on. If I try soaking it in Vodka do I need to remove that piece? The CE4's that I have came with my Twist so I am not sure what they would be called other then that.

 

[Unforeseen]

Moved to Assorted PV Topics - Clearomizers

 

[DavidOck]

Just replace the coil / head. The cloth wick is what holds the old flavor.

I've found that the tank itself cleans nicely with just running it under hot water. Haven't noticed it holding any flavor.

Since these are top coil devices, cutting out the wick would mean you need to vape with it on its side.

Should you decide to soak the coil / head assembly, I'd vote for grain alcohol over isopropyl. Iso is for external use, grain is for drinking