There are several ways that a wax pen can be cleaned and maintained. Let's look at the common ways you can maintain your wax vape.
1. Cotton Swab.
One of the easiest ways to clean your wax pen is by using a cotton swab. Take a cotton swab and lightly dip it in isopropyl alcohol. With the slightly damp cotton swab, wipe the atomizer clean rubbing down residual wax concentrates. Avoid knocking the coils out of place as it can damage the atomizer. Start by wiping the sides of the coil chamber until you get close to the coil. It’s also best to clean the mouthpiece as it’s one of the parts of the wax pen that gets the dirtiest. Let the isopropyl dissolve the hardened wax and give it another wipe afterwards. Make sure not to let the isopropyl alcohol drip into the battery as it can cause irreversible water damage. Let the isopropyl alcohol dry before use. Follow up with wiping the body of the wax pen clean either with a damp or with a dry cotton swab.
2. Alcohol Bath.
Another means of cleaning your wax pen, or rather wax atomizer, is by giving it an alcohol bath. This works well for stubborn waxy residue that your cotton swab can’t handle. For obvious reasons, you’re going to need a fair-sized bowl that can accommodate the wax atomizer. Fill it with isopropyl alcohol and give the atomizer a bath, just make sure to unseat it from the battery to avoid water damage. Let it sit there for a few hours stirring the bowl from time to time to help dissolve and dislodge the hardened residue. Using a cotton swab, wipe the atomizer dry and let it rest for a couple of minutes. This will eliminate the aftertaste of alcohol in your next session.
If you’re using a mouthpiece that can handle its fair share of alcohol, soak it in isopropyl alcohol for a few minutes for a thorough clean.
3. The Burn-Off.
Here’s a quick and easy way of cleaning the atomizer coils on your wax pen. Turn your vaporizer on and let the heating element burn for several seconds. This will melt and evaporate the hardened residue. Don’t inhale the product of a burn off and wipe the atomizer clean afterwards.
4. Scrape the Residue with a Dab Tool.
You can always scrape off residual product that any of the aforementioned steps can’t handle. Use your dab tool to lightly scrape off hardened wax concentrates on the side of the atomizer and even on the battery itself. As always, avoid scraping off the insides of your wax atomizer as you might damage the coils. Practice extreme caution when scraping off residual product. Some dab tools also have a pointed end that can be used to poke clogged holes on airflow vents. Just make sure to poke lightly and avoid scraping the paint of your wax pen.
