Experts have warned reusable vape smokers to make sure they are cleaning them. Bacteria can build up inside the vapes if they don't, leading to possible inflammation
Vape smokers should be wary of a potential impact on their health after a concerning warning was issued. Experts at Vape Globe raised their concerns said people who use the battery-operated devices should make a note of how often they need to be cleaned. The boffins said the efficiency and working ability of a vape is helped by a regular clean, but is also important for hygiene purposes.
One way of making sure your vape usage is as hygienic as possible is regular cleaning and avoiding sharing it with other people. The experts advised: “This is most likely the part to pick up the most dirt, debris and germs. A rinse with warm water will do the trick. If you think it is particularly dirty or you just want a more thorough deep clean, you can add washing up liquid or isopropyl alcohol."
The vape tank holds the liquids that ultimately end up in your airways can harbor bacteria and transport them directly into your body. This part of the vape can also “get the dirtiest and attract the most bacteria and germs”. Experts recommended cleaning the tank once a week by rinsing it with warm water. You can use soap if you want a deeper and more effective clean.
To maintain the lifespan of your vape, check regularly for any possible damage or issues. The experts explained: “It is important to regularly check your battery and device for wear, and replace damaged parts as soon as possible as using a broken vape could be seriously harming you.”
People using disposable vapes still face a health risk such as bacteria and viruses if they share the vape or have not regularly cleaned the mouthpiece. To clean the mouthpiece, use a clean cloth, alcohol wipe or isopropyl alcohol-dipped cotton swab. Make sure to double check the mouthpiece too.
The NHS said that vapes or e-cigarettes are a good way of stopping smoking. The Health Service said: "In the UK, e-cigarettes are tightly regulated for safety and quality. Vaping is not completely risk-free, but it poses a small fraction of the risk of smoking cigarettes. The long-term risks of vaping are not yet clear."
NHS Better Health said: "Vaping is not completely harmless. We only recommend it for adult smokers, to support quitting smoking and staying quit." It added: "Smoking gives you nicotine by burning tobacco, which creates many harmful toxins that can cause serious illnesses including cancer, lung disease, heart disease and stroke. Vaping gives you nicotine by heating an e-liquid, which is much less harmful. Vaping exposes users to far fewer toxins and at lower levels than smoking cigarettes."
As always Stay Safe, Stay Healthy and Be Careful out there
James A Vito, D.M.D.