Cleaning Your Vaporizer
Keeping your vaporizer clean is important, especially if you plan on sharing it with others. For this reason, it is a good idea to clean the device after each round of use. Fortunately, the cleaning process is relatively simple, since a vaporizer produces vapour and not smoke.
While it is possible to clean a vaporizer without breaking down the components, it’s not the best approach. Residue can collect at the points where the pieces join together, something you want to avoid. In addition, if you are using a vaporizer that comes with an electronic base, you will want to be careful about using any type of cleanser on that particular part of the device.
For the bowl, stem, and mouthpiece, using a mixture of water and rubbing alcohol will normally remove any residue left from the plant mixture, and also disinfect the mouthpiece. One approach that works well for many people is to apply the mixture, then rub with a clean cloth. To make sure there is no alcohol left behind, use a second round of plain water, then dry thoroughly.
If the idea of using rubbing alcohol puts you off, you can use white vinegar instead. Vinegar does not have the disinfectant properties of the alcohol, but does do a decent job of removing residue.
Depending on what the pieces are made from, you may also be able to use other cleaning agents. Before experimenting too much, consider contacting the manufacturer and find out what they recommend in the way of cleaners. This will help minimise the chances of using something that damages the pieces, and renders the vaporizer inoperable.