The residue builds up when e-liquid is heated may cause burnt flavor and reduced vapor output.
Squeezing an extra few days of life out of your coil may not fully restore its performance, but it’s always a positive outcome.
How to clean standard vape coils?
- Start by removing the coil from your tank or device when vaping performance severely declines.
- Give the coil a quick rinse under hot water to help remove outer residue layers from the wicking material and coil surface.
- Submerge the coil in boiling water for about 30 minutes.
- Allow the coil to air dry completely for 24 hours.
While a cleaned coil won’t match a brand-new one in performance, it will prolong the lifespan, saving you money and reducing waste.
Cleaning rebuildable vape coils
Image: Ares II RTA
Unlike stock coils, the coils in rebuildable atomisers are designed to be cleaned and reused over a long period of time. Their build decks allow for thorough cleaning and better results.
How to clean rebuildable vape coils?
- Remove the atomiser deck from your rebuildable tank or dripper when vaping performance drops significantly.
- Clean out all wicking material from the coil’s center and wicking channels while keeping the coil installed.
- Run the atomiser deck under hot water briefly.
- Check the atomiser deck for any leftover residue and remove it with a damp paper towel and more hot water if needed.
- Let the atomiser deck dry.
- Place the atomiser deck on a regulated mod, like the Kroma 217.
- Gradually pulse the coil at about 50% of your vaping wattage until it glows.
- Inspect the coil between pulses for remaining residue and gently remove it with tweezers or a small flathead screwdriver.
- Rinse the coil under warm water to remove any fallen residue in the deck.
- Let the atomiser dry completely.
Upon completing these steps, you can re-wick the coil, prime it, and resume vaping at full performance. With proper maintenance, high-quality coils in rebuildable atomizers can last for months, making devices like the Ares 2 a great long-term investment if you’re open to learning how to build!