and yet, more unnecessary bumping-
You folks can do what you will, all the warnings and disclaimers for DIY and vaping equipment maintenance are there and hard to miss.
I
only use isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol for cleaning the atty connector and drip well of my APV's and mods.
How I clean the other stuff: I boil water to make my morning coffee, I don't have an automatic coffee maker. I boil a few extra cups when I have stuff that needs cleaning, and rinse the equipment in a cup or bowl of boiling water 2 or 3 times. If it still smells like
anything or shows any signs of residue, it gets soaked in PGA (Everclear) for a few hours to a day or more. I've used the same small pill bottle full of PGA for soaking heads many times, it takes a lot of rounds before it's useless. Usually, only clearo heads need this. Drying the stuff after it's clean is something anyone can use common sense to do, I wrap most items in dry paper towels in a well ventilated area and always have backups ready to go so nothing needs to be rushed. Sorry if I have dumbed down this process too much, no offense.
To rinse an empty e-liquid bottle, I basically do the same thing. Fill the bottle with near boiling water and squirt it out a few times. Sling the water out as well as possible and let it cool to room temp. Replace the cap loosely, and stick it in the freezer for a few hours or a day. After taking the bottle out of the freezer, let it warm to room temp, and rinse one more time in boiling water. Once it's dry it should be good to go. I have had a bit of trouble getting all but the slightest hint of cinnamon or mint out of a bottle, but other flavors are completely gone. This process is easier for me because I boil water for coffee almost every day, it might be less convenient for most folks. I only clean/boil vaping stuff once or twice a week at most, I wait until there is at least enough items to fill a coffee mug. This is why I buy backups and duplicates.
Cleaning cartomisers is a similar process, but rather time consuming and they're never the same as new. If you really need to do that, check out Kenny'smancave YouTube video on how he does it. If you use near boiling water with his process, you can get them very clean. It's the drying time required that makes this process annoying. I suggest an empty, clean coffee can (with a lid), with either rice or those little silica/drying packets in the bottom. Wrap what you need to dry loosely in paper towel and place it in the can, expect it to take a a couple of days to dry completely.
I don't waste paper towels BTW, I don't toss them until they have been used to clean up juice or are obviously dirty. I made it sound like I hate trees or something...
TMI, apologies.
Edit (to avoid another post): @m0ngu - not yet. I have some on the way along with the sleeving stuff. Pretty pricey, isn't it? I have high hopes...
no more sharp pointy things please lol. Well everyone, I'm sorry i didn't comment to each of your posts, but its been 49 minutes already just to get this much written. Im a little loopy. But it does mean a lot to me that you all care. Good night everyone and have a great morning. Ill be on as soon as i get home from the doc's........ 
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