How to Clean & Maintain Your Craftsman Series Vape (Step-by-Step)

A neglected Craftsman vape produces burnt flavours, weaker hits, and dies sooner than it should. The good news: maintenance takes 5 minutes a week and triples the lifespan. Here's the exact routine I use.

The 5-Minute Weekly Routine

1. Detach the pod — pull straight up, never twist.
2. Empty residual e-liquid (use a paper towel — don't pour back into the bottle).
3. Wipe pod walls with isopropyl alcohol on a cotton bud. Avoid the mouthpiece silicone.
4. Clean battery contacts — dry cotton bud on the metal contacts where the pod sits.
5. Air-dry for 5 minutes, refill, reattach. Done.

This stops gunk build-up on the coil and keeps your battery contacts clean for consistent power delivery.

Monthly Deep Clean

1. Remove the pod and let it soak in warm water with a drop of dish soap for 10 minutes.
2. Rinse thoroughly with clean water.
3. Dry overnight on a clean towel — moisture inside the pod causes spitback.
4. Inspect the coil for browning. If it's dark and tastes burnt, replace it (don't try to "clean" a coil).

When to Replace Coils

• Burnt taste persists after a deep clean
• Visible discolouration on the wick
• Reduced vapour production at same battery level
• Approximately every 10-14 days with daily use

Craftsman replacement coils run £8-12 for a pack of 3. Stocking up saves the "out of coils" emergency.

Battery Care

• Don't fully discharge — charge before it dies completely
• Don't leave it plugged in overnight after full charge
• Avoid heat — never leave it in a hot car
• Use the supplied USB-C cable when possible (cheaper cables can damage circuitry)