How to Clean Your Vaporizer (and Why It Matters)

How to Clean Your Vaporizer (and Why It Matters)

How to Clean Your Vaporizer (and Why It Matters)

Whether you’re vaping dry herb or wax concentrates, one thing is always true: a clean vaporizer = better vapour.

 

Residue buildup not only ruins flavour, but it also damages your coil or heating chamber over time. In this guide, we’ll show you how to clean both dry herb vaporizers and dab pens, using simple tools and a few key steps.

Why Cleaning Matters

  • 🧼 Better Flavour: Old resin or burnt residue affects taste

  • ⚙️ Longer Lifespan: Reduces wear on coils, chambers, and mouthpieces

  • 💨 Smoother Vapour: Clean airpaths = better airflow

  • 🔋 Efficiency: A clean vape heats faster and more evenly

 

What You’ll Need

  • Isopropyl alcohol (90%+ is best)

  • Cotton swabs or Q-tips

  • Pipe cleaners or small brushes

  • Small container (for soaking parts)

  • Paper towels

Optional:

  • Zeus Purify Cleaning Kit

  • Extra coils or buckets for replacement

 

How to Clean a Dry Herb Vaporizer

1. Let It Cool Completely
Turn off and let the device cool before handling.

2. Remove the Mouthpiece
Most pop or twist off easily. Clean it separately in alcohol or warm water (if glass).

3. Empty the Chamber
Use a cleaning brush to sweep out dry herb remains.

4. Swab the Chamber
Dip a Q-tip in isopropyl alcohol and gently scrub the inside. Avoid soaking or flooding it.

5. Air Dry
Let all parts fully dry before reassembling and powering back on.

What NOT to Do

  • ❌ Don’t soak electronic parts

  • ❌ Don’t use water on heating elements

  • ❌ Don’t scrape coils aggressively (especially ceramic or glass rods)

How to Clean a Wax Vaporizer (Dab Pen)

1. Power Down and Cool
Wait for the coil or chamber to cool.

2. Remove Residue
Scrape out leftover wax gently with your dab tool (avoid poking the coil directly).

3. Swab the Coil or Bucket
Use an alcohol-soaked Q-tip to dab around the coil. Don’t oversaturate it.

4. Clean the Mouthpiece & Airpath
Run a pipe cleaner or cotton swab through the airhole. Rinse glass or silicone tips in alcohol.

5. Optional: Deep Soak
Some mouthpieces or parts can be fully submerged in isopropyl for 30–60 minutes.

What NOT to Do

  • ❌ Don’t soak electronic parts

  • ❌ Don’t use water on heating elements

  • ❌ Don’t scrape coils aggressively (especially ceramic or glass rods)

 

How Often Should You Clean?

 
Device Type Light Use Heavy Use
Dry Herb Every 3–5 sessions Daily
Wax Pen Every 2–3 sessions After each session

 

Recommended Cleaning Products

Keep your vape spotless with these proven accessories:

 

Ready to breathe new life into your vape?
Explore our full range of vaporizer cleaning tools & accessories — and keep your sessions tasting better than ever.

Back to blog