Using vodka to clean atties..quick question

[DazzyS]

Hi All,


I'm using a shot glass three quarters full to clean my 306 attie. It's been in there since last night and the vodka has a very slight yellowish tinge to it and certainly smells as if it's been infused with the sweetness of my DIY juice.


The question I have is can I re-use this vodka or must I throw it away (or dispose of it by some other method)?


Thanks
Daz

 

[Kopfstimmen]

Hi Daz,
You'll probably have to toss it if you don't have more atties to clean soon.. The alcohol evaporates out fairly quickly. I usually just shake mine around in it for 15 to 20 minutes. I doubt if overnight is really necessary.

 

[DazzyS]

Thanks for the reply.

 

[Mustang73064]

I like disposing of the Vodka by some other method

 

[DazzyS]

Not sure I'll drink it knowing it's had a lump of metal in there for 36 hours though!

 

[Renzuli]

I toss my atty's and cartos in vodka , for a few hours , then use a syringe to flush them out . Then just blow out the excess vodka , and you can use them right away . No need for drying overnight , or whatever . And unless your willing to drink your e-liquid , I would just toss the vodka . I just use the cheap stuff from grocery store .

 

[Chewy66]

I toss mine out after cleaning I am not sure how good it would to drink it

 

[TemporalKnot]

I use cheap vodka too. It works well, but not well enough to drink, I think! I've found that a can of compressed air is very helpful in blowing out the excess before use.

 

[DazzyS]

What about clear vinegar instead of alcohol?

 

[Lbox88]

What about 99% isopropyl alcohol?

 

[DazzyS]

prefer things I have in my store cupboard rather than having to buy more kit. I do have a sterilising powder which I use to clean my wine making utensils. Would this do?

 

[flintlock62]

What about 99% isopropyl alcohol?

That may leave a nasty aftertaste. PGA is best bet.

 

[username1970]

Seems like a waste of vodak to me. I've found using high concentrate isopropyl alcohol is very cheap and effective to clean this type of thing. A good soak and if need be rubbing the worst parts with a q-tip or even pipe cleaner and then a good rinse and letting it air-dry has always cleaned all sorts of smoking devices (which, you know if you ever burned tobacco in can get much dirtier). If need be, adding salt and shaking it helps as the salt will act as an abrasive.

You can buy all sorts of expensive cleaning solutions, but alcohol seems to work best and is much cheaper if you don't use the kind one might drink on occasion.

 

[DazzyS]

I wouldn't know where to get concentrated isopropyl alcohol from in the UK!

 

[Lbox88]

Any pharmacy should have it. I haven't really had a problem with alcohol, just rinse and let dry overnight until the smell is gone.

 

[DazzyS]

Can this cleaning method be extended to cleaning my VVN heads with the wicks?

 

[Lbox88]

I used alcohol in my stardusts, rinse them out well with hot water, fill with alcohol and let sit for a while to soak. Shake, pour out, rinse a couple more times with hot water to get anything out the alcohol busted up and let it sit overnight to dry out.

 

[AttyPops]

What about clear vinegar instead of alcohol?

Sure you can. Lemon juice too. Also some use vinegar and baking soda. No matter what, these things leave an aftertaste and you have to rinse real well.

What about 99% isopropyl alcohol?

I use hot water. If that doesn't work....isopropyl alcohol. Blow it out well and/or rinse then let dry.

Basically, isopropyl alcohol evaporates 100% without residue. That's why it's used to clean stuff. There shouldn't be any aftertaste unless it hasn't evaporated. Very small quantities like used to clean an atomizer should be harmless. It's inexpensive too and has no sugars (vodka still has minor amounts) and it has less water than vodka.

Of course: 1) Keep it safe and out of kids reach. 2) Make sure it says 91% isopropyl alcohol (or higher %) and distilled water on the ingredient label AND THAT'S ALL. Some use the term "rubbing alcohol" but that can refer to other preparations that include oils and stuff for sore muscles. So make sure you use the right stuff.

 

[AttyPops]

IDK what sterilising powder is. More info? What Chemical? (Sorry, UK/USA Term mis-match. lol. And it's shovel, not purse. And car/auto not Lorry Sorry. Just kidding.)

Can this cleaning method be extended to cleaning my VVN heads with the wicks?

Sure. Disassemble and remove the head from the tank. Use Hot water or whatever your choice is.

 

[leemay]

thanks for the info.