Is it possible to clean the syringes for my flavorings well in between each flavor addition? I normally use isopropyl and hot water (good flush before adding more flavor) and it does alright, not what I'm looking for though.
Do yourself a favor and grab a pack of disposable pipettes. (and a digital scale that reads to .01 if you don't already mix by weight)
I used to wash syringes/do the whole volume mixing thing. I switched to mixing by weight and haven't looked back.
The pipettes are great because they have .5 mL markings to give you a general idea. You can also shake them out after using and keep them attached to the bottles by rubber band, etc.
edit: because sterile
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The downside is those pipettes are not sterile. Yeah, it probably won't kill you, but just saying.
If really concerned, you can buy disposable (sterile) syringes for about $10 per 100 and just toss them each time.
I reuse all my syringes for quite a long time. I just rinse them out with hot water in between recipes (since I use 1 syringe for each flavoring). Also, if you plan on reusing them, put some clear tape over the measuring increments so they don't rub off.
thats really the only method I have found that works so far, ive started dabbling in mixing by weight and it is a lot easier not having to wash out syringes everytime. Glass syringes are much easier to clean as well, but for now I just have one syringe rubber banded to every flavor I have.
Not sure what kind of water you're using but I rinse mine in Alcohol and then rinse them in very hot distilled water. I buy it in gallon jugs from the grocery store for about 70 cents a gallon. Distilled water won't leave any mineral residue behind after your rinse, which is a good thing.
Folks, please do yourself a favor and stop using rubbing alcohol and bleach to clean anything associated with your vape gear.. Would you ingest these things? You probably are because they leave a film on whatever they come in contact with. Just drop by your local liquor store and buy the strongest alcohol content cheap booze you can get.. Grain alcohol is the best. Everclear does a fantastic job for those states that sell it. If you won't ingest it, don't use it on yer vape gear.
According to the CDC, you can sterilize glass at 340F for one hour. However, 340 is probably too hot for plastic.
I usually boil mine for about 10 mins and then throw them in the oven at 225 until they completely dry out. But, this is probably overkill for personal use. Soap and hot water is all you'll likely need. Just be sure to let them dry completely before storing them.
Another option is bleach and water. Run bleach through once, then rinse with water. Repeat a few times.