How To Clean Ceramic Nail

After frequent use, your smoking ceramic bangers can get filthy and unfit to use. Since one has to blow in the air, the inner lining gets moist, which can become a home for mold to breed. Therefore, one should thoroughly wash them after use and clean them once in a while using the following guide on how to clean a ceramic nail.

How To Clean A Ceramic Nail

To clean your ceramic dab nail on your own, grab the following supplies, and let’s get started.

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Materials Required

• Tweezer
• Blow Torch
• Rubbing Alcohol
• Salt
• Vinegar
• Baking soda
• Lemon juice
• Soft-bristle toothbrush
• Wipes or dry towel
• Blow dryer

Step #1: Assess Your Ceramic Nail

If there is a sticky residue that is big enough to see with naked eyes, then try to scrap the gummy residue using some sharp object. Using a tweezer is a good idea while pulling off the sticky residue. You can also use small pointed scissors for the same.

But if your ceramic nail has very fine or little residue, you don’t have to scrap it out using any sharp objects as it can damage the inner lining of the nail.

Once you are done with this, you can either proceed with the blow torch method or make a cleaning solution to clean your ceramic nail.

Step #2: Use A Blow Torch For Cleaning

Using a blow torch is one of the quickest and easiest ways to eliminate the carbon residue in the ceramic bangers.

To clean your ceramic dab nail using heat, follow these steps carefully:

1. Light your blow torch.
2. Before heating the ceramic nail, make sure that it is completely dry.
3. Blow torch the residue area, keep your nail steady while keeping moving your blow torch in circular motions to avoid any heat damage.
4. Continue heating the ceramic nail for 5 minutes or until the residue gets off. Make sure you consider the size of your tank — big tanks can heat the nail up sufficiently in 45 seconds.
5. Once the nail is cleaned, please leave it to cool at room temperature.
6. Don’t use water to cool down your ceramic nail after high heating. This can lead to cracks in the ceramic bangers and thus, damage them.
7. Clean your ceramic nail with a clean wipe. You can also sterilize it for later use.

Step #3: Create A Cleaning Solution

If you are afraid to use a blow torch to clean your bangers, creating a cleaning solution will surely help you get rid of the dirt and grime from the ceramic nail.

One can make their DIY solution at home.

Isopropyl Alcohol And Salt

1. Grab a big bowl or a plastic seal wrap.
2. Fill the bowl or plastic seal packet with rubbing alcohol. Make sure there is enough rubbing alcohol in the bowl to soak your ceramic nail.
3. Mix a pinch of table salt into the bowl.
4. Soak your ceramic nail in the solution.
5. Put extra salt over the soaked dab nail. Using 3-4 tablespoons of salt will help you get rid of the entire sticky residue in the nail.
6. Shake the plastic wrap or stir the ceramic dab nail in the bowl to ensure that it is entirely soaked into the solution.

You can also clean your ceramic nail using non-alcoholic cleaning solutions:

Lemon Juice And Water

You don’t have to go to the supermarket to get a chemical-based cleaning solution. Just grab a medium-sized lemon from your kitchen and do as follows.

1. Grab a big bowl or a plastic seal wrap.
2. Fill the bowl or plastic seal packet with lemon juice. Make sure there is enough lemon juice in the bowl to soak your ceramic nail.
3. Mix small parts of water into the bowl.
4. Soak your ceramic nail in the solution.
5. Strain the lemon juice very well before making a cleaning solution. Make sure there is no fiber or seed in the cleaning solution.
6. Shake the plastic wrap or stir the ceramic dab nail in the bowl to ensure that it is entirely soaked into the solution.

Vinegar And Baking Soda

1. To clean the dab nail using vinegar and salt, grab a big bowl or a plastic seal wrap.
2. Fill the bowl or plastic seal packet with synthetic vinegar. Make sure there is enough vinegar in the bowl to soak your ceramic nail.
3. Mix a pinch of baking soda into the bowl. Wait for the fizz to bubble up.
4. Soak your ceramic nail in the solution.
5. If there is no fizz in the solution, add an extra teaspoon of baking soda.
6. Shake the plastic wrap or stir the ceramic dab nail in the bowl to ensure that it is entirely soaked into the solution.

Vinegar And Table Salt

1. To clean the dab nail using vinegar and salt, grab a big bowl or a plastic seal wrap.
2. Fill the bowl or plastic seal packet with rubbing alcohol. Make sure there is enough vinegar in the bowl to soak your ceramic nail.
3. Mix a pinch of table salt into the bowl.
4. Soak your ceramic nail in the solution.
5. Put extra salt over the soaked dab nail. Using 3-4 tablespoons of salt will help you get rid of the entire sticky residue in the nail.
6. Shake the plastic wrap or stir the ceramic dab nail in the bowl to ensure that it is entirely soaked into the solution.

Step #4: Let The Nail Soak In The Solution

People often miss this critical step while cleaning their ceramic dab nail. A good soak time is very important while cleaning ceramic bangers. When you let your ceramic nail sit in the solution for long, it makes the cleaning process more effective.

Soak your ceramic dab nail for a minimum of 30 minutes. The more you let it stay, the better the cleaning process becomes. Ideally, letting the dab nail soak for 60 minutes is more than enough.

Step #5: Wash The Dirt From The Ceramic Nail

After soaking the ceramic nail in the cleaning solution, it’s time to wash it. Avoid using very hot or cold water for cleaning your ceramic nail. You can use lukewarm or normal water to rinse off the soap solution.

You can use a soft-bristle toothbrush to get rid of the grime on the rims for better cleaning. Once you are done with scrubbing your dab nail, wash it under tap water and put it on a dry towel. You can also use alcohol wipes, which is also used for cleaning RC cars.

Step #6: Dry Out The Ceramic Nail

The final step is to dry your ceramic nail before using it. There are various methods of drying the ceramic banger, but the most common method is to let it dry under the fan.

You can also blow dry your ceramic bangers on a heat setting if you want to use them immediately. Don’t use a harsh drying method over your ceramic nail, as it can lead to cracks.

Here’s a video guide that illustrates how you can clean your ceramic nail.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Can I Protect My Ceramic Nail From Cracking?

Ceramics are sensitive to heat. Thus, once the nail is too hot, it will turn red, which is an indication that you should stop yourself from further heating it or else it can get cracks. Moreover, you can use a carbon cap to protect the banger from any loss.

Why Is Checking The Ceramic Nail Important Before Cleaning?

Before starting the cleaning process, it is crucial to check the condition of the ceramic nail first. It often happens that even after the cleaning process, there is a slight residue left in the ceramic nail. This leftover residue can be harmful if inhaled.

Gauging which spots need intense cleaning ensures that no dirt is overlooked.

Conclusion

Using an unhygienic dab nail can cast severe consequences on one’s health. Thus, clean your dab nail using the above guide once in a while to make it suitable for use once again.