Why a clean vape tastes better
Most "my vape tastes burnt" complaints we hear at the counter come down to upkeep, not the device. Residue builds up in the tank, old juice gums up the airflow, and a coil pushed past its life drags every new flavour down with it. Ten minutes of cleaning a month keeps a forty dollar device performing like the day you bought it.
Here is the routine our staff actually use.
Weekly: the quick wipe
- Unscrew the tank or pop the pod and wipe the connection points with a dry cloth or paper towel
- Check the airflow slots for lint or juice pooling
- Wipe the mouthpiece. It rides in pockets and bags all week
That is it. Two minutes, no tools.
Monthly: the proper clean
Tanks: empty the tank, pull the coil out, and rinse the glass and metal parts under warm water. Let everything air dry fully before you rebuild. Water left in the airflow is the fastest way to a gurgling tank.
Pods: most pods are sealed, so no rinsing. Wipe the contacts on the pod and inside the device with a dry cotton swab. If a pod tastes off after a wipe and a fresh fill, the pod itself is done.
Mods: keep the 510 connection clean and dry, and check the battery door. If you use removable batteries, read our battery basics guide for the storage habits that matter.
Coils are maintenance, not a purchase
No amount of rinsing revives a spent coil. If flavour stays muted after a clean, the coil is telling you something. Our coil guide covers how long each type lasts and the signs it is finished. We stock replacements for the common device families in the coils and batteries section at every store.
What not to do
- No alcohol or household cleaners inside tanks or pods. Warm water does the job
- No charging a device that just got wet. Dry it fully first
- No storing a full tank in a hot car. Heat thins the juice and it will leak into the airflow
Health Canada also keeps a plain overview of vaping product safety on its vaping page worth a bookmark.
Stuck? Bring it in
If a device still misbehaves after a clean and a fresh coil, bring it by. Staff at all five stores troubleshoot this stuff every night, and if the device is done we will tell you straight instead of selling you parts it does not need.
You must be 19+ with government issued photo ID, and we card every visit. All five stores are open 24/7:
- Newton, Surrey
- Surrey Central
- Delta on Scott Road
- Denman in Vancouver's West End
- Abbotsford on Clearbrook Rd
Find the closest MooseVape whenever the mood for a deep clean strikes. We never close.