How to Clean Concentrate Vapes

For Better Flavor, Smoother Hits, and a Longer-Lasting Device

If your vaporizer isn’t hitting right or starts tasting funky, it’s probably time for a clean. A dirty device can mess with flavor, performance, and longevity. Keeping your vape or glass gear clean means smoother sessions, better taste, and longer-lasting hardware. Regular maintenance isn’t just a flex—it’s essential.

This guide walks you through how to clean your device, why it matters, and which Randy’s tools make it easy.

Why Cleaning Matters

 session leaves behind residue. That sticky buildup can:

• Dull your flavor
• Clog your airflow
• Burn out your coils faster
• Make cleaning harder the longer you wait

Whether you’re using a portable concentrate rig, a hybrid pen, or a glass piece, staying on top of maintenance means fewer headaches and a better experience.

Signs Your Vape Needs Cleaning

• Your hits taste burnt, metallic, or muted
• You’re pulling harder than usual to get vapor
• The chamber or glass looks cloudy or sticky
• Your device isn’t heating evenly or fully

If any of that sounds familiar, don’t worry. Let’s get it fixed.

Step-by-Step: Cleaning Your Coil and Atomizer

Whether you’re using the Grip+, Inspo+, or another portable vaporizer, these tips apply.

1. Turn Off & Cool Down: Always power down before cleaning.
2. Remove the Atomizer: Unscrew your coil or heating element.
3. Swab the Chamber: While warm (not hot), use Randy’s Swipes or Snaps to wipe away residue.
4. Clean the Coil: Gently swab the surface. Avoid soaking unless recommended.
5. Dry Before Reuse: Let parts fully dry before reassembly.

📺 Watch our Grip+ Coil Cleaning Video

Deep Cleaning Glass, Metal & Ceramic Pieces

When a quick swab won’t cut it, it’s time to break out the heavy-duty stuff.

Randy’s Black Label Cleaner (Shop Black Label) is a two-part cleaning powerhouse:

• Liquid solution: Dissolves resin fast
• Scrubbing particles: Agitate buildup without scratching

How to Use:

1. Pour Black Label into your piece
2. Shake for 30 seconds
3. Let soak for a few minutes
4. Rinse with warm water

Your piece will be sparkling, residue-free, and ready to rip.

📺 Watch Black Label in action

PRO TIP: ZIP-LOCK BAG HACK

Got a smaller glass piece? Pop it into a zip‑top bag with a bit of Black Label, seal, and shake for hard-to-reach spots. Just be sure to rinse thoroughly afterward—no cleaner should linger. This bag-and-shake hack is widely recommended for deep-cleaning glass parts quickly and effectively.

Cleaning Tight or Delicate Areas

Coil corners, glass elbows, bubbler stems—those spots are hard to reach. That’s where Swipes and Snaps shine:

• Swipes: Alcohol-soaked cotton swabs for delicate electronics
• Snaps: Alcohol-filled Q-tips that activate with a quick snap

Use them for:

• Atomizer threading
• Airflow vents
• Chamber rims
• Mouthpieces

They’re pre-dosed, disposable, and perfect for quick maintenance between sessions.

Want to Clean Less Often?

Resin Guard is your new best friend. Add it to your bubbler or water piece before your session, and it creates a protective barrier against buildup.

• Fewer deep cleans
• Cleaner flavor
• Easier maintenance later

Just use it like you would tap water. Shop Resin Guard →

Common Cleaning Mistakes to Avoid

• Don’t soak coils unless your manual says it’s safe
• Don’t clean while hot (let it cool first)
• Don’t reuse dirty swabs—use fresh ones each time
• Don’t waste time with tap water in bubblers if you have Resin Guard.

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Final Hit

Cleaning might not be the most exciting part of your session—but it’s the one that makes every other part better. From flavor to function, the right maintenance routine helps your gear last longer and hit smoother.

🧼 Shop all cleaning tools here →

Let your rig rip like it did day one. All it takes is a quick swipe, a splash of Black Label, and a little love.