Cotton Boil
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If you're going to use pure cotton do the same boiling process but do it 4-5 times. Walmart doesn't carry organic cotton, I've found mine at Walgreens & Rite-Aid. Hope this helps
I Second auburty13's note, Rite Aid definitely has them by me. When I first looked up how to build, all the walk throughs said "oh, you can get organic cotton anywhere" but it was a pain to find. The hobby shops didn't have any either, and they had selections of cotton!
A lot of people have switched to Koh Gen Do. They are organic cotton pads. You can google them or look on Sephora. You just cut tiny strips and roll them. When I use cotton balls, I either get organic and sometimes still boil them to get all the impurities off. Or you can buy preboiled organic cotton directly from kidneypuncher's website.
When I first started using cotton I boiled it and then decided that I could not tell the difference if it were boiled or not. So I quit boiling. Then I quit using cotton and went to braided cotton wicking.
It should be OK to use. I boil mine, though some say that may introduce more bacteria and what all. I just think it tastes better initially.
Can't say as I've seen an unbleached cotton ball - organic or otherwise. Unbleached cotton is brownish.
You can find unbleached cotton yarn at Walmart (Peaches & Cream) I would BOIL that - who knows what's touched it at Walmart.
Can't say as I've seen an unbleached cotton ball - organic or otherwise. Unbleached cotton is brownish.
You can find unbleached cotton yarn at Walmart (Peaches & Cream) I would BOIL that - who knows what's touched it at Walmart.
yes cotton must be boiled 5-10 times.alternate drying between direct sunlight and uv light.
be sure to wear gloves.
regards
mike
be sure to wear gloves.
regards
mike
I really can't see the purpose but to each his/her own. But if you are going to boil it use distilled water and not tap water. Using tap water is just defeating the purpose. Tap water is no better than an analog when it comes to chemicals used to make it palatable/safe. Now unless you can filter out all the added minerals and chemicals from the tap water, then by all means use it. I just use sterile cotton and all is well in my world.
I just use sterile cotton and all is well in my world.No disrespect intended and to each his own, but there is no point at all into boiling of the impuritys of a cotton ball. Yes organic cotton is the way to go most defenitly, but in the long run if your using any old cotton ball it will suffice. No need to waste valuable time waiting for a piece of cotton to dry. I used to do it myself but it really makes no difference imho.
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I use the regular cotton balls from Walmart. Before that I was taking Q-tips and pulling them apart. I never had any funky flavor with either, and I don't boil.
I found a bag of organic in CVS. It was in the make-up section. Got a bag big enough to last a long time for under $4.
I boil my cotton because I'd rather be safe and for me, it does effect the flavor. If I don't boil mine, I get an earthy taste for a while. When I boil, I don't get that. (if you chose to boil, use distilled water to boil and rinse)
I like the heavy duty mop strings found on the kitchen floor after mopping up the milk
I got my organic cotton from cvs. $4 for a bag that will probably last me 10 years. I boiled it as well.
I like the heavy duty mop strings found on the kitchen floor after mopping up the milk
Killer flavor I bet!
I like the heavy duty mop strings found on the kitchen floor after mopping up the milk
For a real vaping experience....use the mop from the local bar/tavern or night club!
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