if you have a manual pv, hold down the button for as long as possible until it pops, jk
What I did for a long time was put a drop on the bridge and just activate the atty for 5 seconds, let it cool, burn, cool, etc. I would do this a few times. when I would take a hit, it would get harder to draw, I assume Im clogging it a little. But I would then drip or use my cart as normal and it would work great for throat hit and vapor production. Then I would just flood it and blow it out to clean it.
I have always gotten months of use from my atties. I think that like my car, it lasts longer and runs better when I drive like a maniac and slam on the gas often.