OK, so this might seem like an odd article to place on a website about health and fitness. However, we all have to start somewhere when it comes to becoming healthier versions of ourselves. Vaping is a great temporary stop gap when it comes to trying to stop smoking. Drop those old toxic cigarettes and roll ups and make the move to vaping instead until you can quit completely.
Yes, vaping still isn’t ideal if you’re wanting to be the healthiest version of yourself. But some people just need that extra little stop gap to help them quit all together. If you’re finding it hard to quit cold turkey, vaping might be just what you need to temporarily fill that void. However, this shouldn’t be seen as a replacement, or a long-term fix as it does still come with health concerns.
So, if you’ve decided to give vaping a try, here are some ways to make it as healthy as possible by keeping it clean and hygienic.
What Are Vapor Cigs Or E-Cigarettes?
An e-cigarette is a vaping device that allows you to inhale nicotine as a vapour rather than in toxic smoke. They don’t burn tobacco or produce tar or carbon monoxide like cigarettes do. The way an e-cigarette works is by heating a liquid that contains the nicotine you crave.
As they don’t have the tar or carbon monoxide in them, they are a little healthier than cigarettes – which is what makes them a better option in the short-term.
Will A Vaping Device Help Me Stop Smoking?
There are many people around the world that have stopped smoking with the help of a vaping device. However, it’s more down to the individual person as to whether it will hep you to stop smoking. It depends on how much you want to quit as to whether you actually will or not.
Using an e-cigarette can help you to manage your nicotine cravings, whilst taking out the more toxic chemicals. You can opt for lower dosages of nicotine in your vape devices to help wean you off the need for nicotine. Then over time, you might not get the cravings at all.
However, for many people, the act of smoking is the part that draws you back in, often more so than the nicotine. Smoking while you sit in a beer garden, or if it’s part if your daily routine. Perhaps with your morning tea/coffee break at work. Sometimes the hardest part can be leaving the act of smoking behind.
How To Keep The Vaping Device Clean
If you are a vape enthusiast, then you know how important it is to keep your vapor cigs device clean and safe. There’s nothing worse than having an old, dirty vaporiser gunk-ing up the coils and giving off a foul odour. Well, not anymore!
You have to clean the 3 main parts of vaping device:
- Tank (contains the e-juice)
- Coil (transforms the juice into vapour)
- Vape pen
Vaping Tank
If you haven’t used the vape much, just clean the tank with warm running water. For a better cleaning job, soak the tank into propylene glycol (PG) for a few hours and then dry with a paper towel. PG will completely remove the residue and odour of the leftover flavour.
In addition, baking soda, ethanol, and vinegar also work well in making even the nasty gunk particles disappear. Don’t forget to rinse well with water after using these cleaning agents.
Vaping Coil
Taking care of the coil is crucial for keeping the vape functioning. If you have a replaceable coil head, clean it by soaking it in a bowl filled with alcohol (cheap vodka). You can also use vinegar or ethanol to get the same result. After a couple of hours of soaking, rinse the coil with normal water and let it dry. A replaceable coil won’t last long even after cleaning, so you may want to replace it altogether.
However, a cleaning task will work great if it’s a rebuildable coil. You can do dry burn by turning the fire button on a couple of times. Remove the wick before doing so.
If dry burning does not work, remove the coil from the MOD and soak in water. Then, use a cleaning kit or soft-bristle brush to lose the gunk and dirt. Rinse again and dry up.
Vaping Pen
The best way to clean a vape pen is by using an alcohol-soaked cotton swab. Just use the swab and rub it around all of your device’s parts until they are free from any grime or gunk. Don’t soak it in water and be careful that the buttons, battery section, and charging ports don’t get wet.
Tip 1: If you want to make sure that there isn’t anything left, take out the battery and coil before cleaning just in case.
Tip 2: Don’t forget about the mouthpiece on the top of your vapor cigs – those do need regular cleaning as well, but don’t worry because you can simply unscrew it from the base.
The Final Words
A regular cleaning job is the best way to keep your vapor cigs in tip-top condition. When you’re done using the vaping device, take some time to clean it off before putting it away. This will keep any leftover residue on the coils from building up and making a mess that’s hard to get rid of later.
FAQ’s
How Safe Are E-Cigarettes?
Although in the UK, e-cigarettes are well regulated for safety and quality, that doesn’t mean they are safe, or good for you. Quite the opposite in-fact. Although they don’t contain the tar or carbon monoxide, they still do contain nicotine. Then there’s the moist air being drawn in to your lungs – this could easily cause issues for you later on in life.
Are E-Cigarettes Safe To Use In Pregnancy?
There is little to no research on how e-cigarettes affect pregnancy. However, e-cigarettes are likely to be better than cigarettes due to them not having tar or carbon monoxide in them.
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