How To Clean a Silicone Nectar Collector in 7 Simple Steps

Nectar collectors are easy-to-use devices that will have you sipping on your favorite wax, oil, or a daily dose of concentrate like it was juice in no time at all. The nectar collector is a more portable dab rig that was created recently and gained popularity about ten years ago.

The nectar collector, also known as a honey straw or a dab straw, is extremely similar to a straw in appearance. It is the ideal apparatus for easily inhaling cannabis concentrates and extracts.

The only thing we recommend when using these nifty contraptions is is to clean up after every session. It's crucial to know how to clean a nectar collector if it has too much THC wax on it.

And if anyone out there has tried nectar collectors themselves, they know how fragile these things can be - so make sure not to drop them whilst cleaning!

How Often Should We Clean A Silicone Nectar Collector?

As the vapor carries compounds to your mouth, it builds up a layer of film and dirtiness. When that nectar collector has been left dirty for too long or if you have inhaled in areas with little airflow interference will make even less quality flavour from your preferred product
It should go without saying that this can be avoided by cleaning it regularly!

You should clean your nectar collector after each use to avoid build-up that accumulates over time. Waiting too long in between sessions will make it harder for you when trying to remove all of this dirt. At the very least, clean them every third or fourth use so that build-up does not accumulate and make the task more difficult in future sessions.

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What Are The Materials Needed To Clean A Silicone Nectar Collector?

An important step in cleaning your nectar collector is preparation. You don't want to start only to find out that you're missing supplies and won’t have time for another day of use! Get everything ready before starting, so there are no surprises later. You don't want a job that's halfway finished because of missing items!

These products are available in most stores, making the cleaning process very simple:

• Sea Salt
• Running room temperature water
• Isopropyl alcohol (concentration 91％ or higher is best)
• Pipe cleaners
• Plastic bags or containers with a lid to fit your collector
• Cotton-Buds / Q-Tips
• Paper towels

7 Steps To Clean a Silicone Nectar Collector

1. Take Apart the Nectar Collector Kit

The first step you take when cleaning your dab kit is carefully taking apart the pieces of  your nectar collector. Separating these parts allows for a better visual inspection, and keeps them from being damaged as they are cleaned, which will lead to a more thorough cleaning process overall.

2. Cleaning Nectar Collector Nails

The type of cleaning you do for your nectar collector nail depends on the material it’s made out of. Ceramic/quartz composite tips can withstand almost all types of cleaning solutions, so long as they're cleaned carefully.

If titanium tips are being used, then most commercial cleaning fluids will break down this outer coating so they need special cleaners that don't damage this protective layer. You could also burn them clean with a few drops of lighter fluid - just make sure not to overdo it!

3. Fill The Container With Your Cleaning Solution

Take the Isopropyl alcohol and pour it into the containers or bag you are using for this task, add salt to mix both supplies nicely before continuing. It will help loosen up any resin that's stuck in hard-to-reach places, so you can get more done with less work!

Pour a bit of salt through any gaps in your rig where resin may be difficult to reach during clean up. Salt helps loosen accumulated gunk that builds up inside rigs over time so make sure not to miss any parts or joints.

4. Completely Soak The Nectar Collector

Soaking your silicone nectar collector dab kit for at least 30-60 minutes in the container does a good job of getting rid of stubborn build-in resin, leaving you with clean equipment. If time permits an overnight soak will leave everything as good or even better than new!

5. Rinse-Off and Detail Clean

Now that your equipment has been soaking in the solution, it's important to rinse and shake off all of the excess liquid. This way you can assess how well everything was cleaned and see if there are any leftover residue on these pieces! Make sure to use room temperature water as sudden glass fractures or breakages can occur.

Use the cotton buds / Q-tips to wipe off the excess resin that couldn’t be washed off by the rinsing and shaking. For the really tough and stubborn spots use the pipe cleaners to reach the really awkward cleaning positions.

6. Final Rinse-Off and Dry

Give your collector one more careful rinse with the room temperature water. Make sure to rinse it off for at least two minutes. The water will help remove any particulate that may be remaining on the rig and also gets rid of all alcohol smells!

Gently shake off excess water and let the collector dry throughout especially for the chamber as remaining water can affect the later added nectar.

7. Reassemble Your Nectar Collector

Carefully put the components of your nectar collector back together and admire how much better it looks and performs!

Final Advice for Nectar Collector Cleaning

Get It Done Right

As the old saying goes, if a job is worth doing, it’s worth doing well (or something like that!). Taking the time to clean your piece is important. It can make a significant difference to how long you can use the collector and to the quality of your enjoyment when using it.

Carefully and Gently

It’s a bit of an over-used cliche, but the truth is that there are some things in life you just can't keep together especially when it comes to cleaning fragile and fine glass items like your nectar collector. Carefully take it apart and separately clean each component when soaking and rinsing, since mixing glass items could lead to chips, cracks and shattered pieces.

Use a Cleaning Solution -  Salt & Isopropyl Alcohol

If a branded cleaning solution for smoking products isn’t on-hand, then salt and isopropyl alcohol will work too. They are cheap and readily available.

Conclusion

Nectar collectors are a relatively recent and wildly popular invention given all the new technology and improvements in marijuana smoking goods. The sensation of smoking may be enhanced and improved using a nectar collector. The greatest approach to make the most of any smoking session is to keep it clean.

The frequency of cleaning it will depend on usage. If you are using your nectar collector every day, then you will need to clean it more often than if you are only using it once a week. Generally, you should clean your nectar collector after every use.

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