Reo Cleaning: stubborn flavours.

[Alex]

Just browsing on ECF and they mention using a denture cleaner (efferdent) for cleaning out various parts of the Reo, that are impregnated with certain hard to remove flavours like Aniseed etc.

I was wondering if anyone here has ever tried this out. Think I'm going to give this a bash, for science.

The other tip, was suspension in dried coffee beans...of which I have plenty.

 

[johan]

I use a solution of vinegar, distilled water and NaHCO3 (bicarbonate of soda): 100ml vinegar, 200ml distilled water and 3 teaspoons NaHCO3 and rinse well after a 12h soaking.

 

[Alex]

I use a solution of vinegar, distilled water and NaHCO3 (bicarbonate of soda): 100ml vinegar, 200ml distilled water and 3 teaspoons NaHCO3

That sounds like a solution that would even get rid of the scum buildup in a shower.. Awesome @johan, thanks for that recipe.

 

[Andre]

Ah, great thread to get more info on this.
I have just been using 96% Vodka, squirted down the juice hole through the tube followed by some hot water.
Looking forward to the results of your scientific experiments, @Alex.
Will be interesting to hear what other Reonauts do. Thanks for sharing your method, @johan.

 

[Alex]

Some google searches brought up this so far:
http://www.iinlife.com/newsshow.asp?id=687&menuid=107
Silicone and odors

Seems like your baking soda and vinegar tip is one of the best ways to remove odours @johan
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/584461

 

[Paulie]

Using vodka for me which seems to work so far

 

[shabbar]

i found a good solution to this problem ,

IF you have s stubborn flavour that doesn't want to come out , send it my way and get another

 

[annemarievdh]

I use a solution of vinegar, distilled water and NaHCO3 (bicarbonate of soda): 100ml vinegar, 200ml distilled water and 3 teaspoons NaHCO3 and rinse well after a 12h soaking.

You sound just like Jaco with your NaHCO3

 

[johan]

Annema

You sound just like Jaco with your NaHCO3

Dit klink beter as KOEKSODA Annemarie, en NaHCO3 beskryf presies wat dit is

 

[annemarievdh]

Annema


Dit klink beter as KOEKSODA Annemarie, en NaHCO3 beskryf presies wat dit is

Die proleem met sy codes is dat ek nie n idee het waarvan hy praat nie. Almal verstaan wat koeksoda is

But thats why I love him

 

[johan]

Jy't natuurlik nie opgelet in die chemie klas nie, ne @annemarievdh!

 

[annemarievdh]

Jy't natuurlik nie opgelet in die chemie klas nie, ne @annemarievdh!

Ek het, en goeie punte gekry ook. But had to let it go end of St7 so cant remember anything on the chart

 

[yuganp]

Does the ultrasonic cleaner clean REO's properly? Do i Have to dismantle it first?

 

[johan]

Does the ultrasonic cleaner clean REO's properly? Do i Have to dismantle it first?

Yes, quite a few Reo owners on this forum will confirm positively, including myself - no need to fully dismantle, just remove the atty from the Reo. For stubborn flavours you will still need to soak in whatever works for you.

 

[Rob Fisher]

Does the ultrasonic cleaner clean REO's properly? Do i Have to dismantle it first?

I would dismantle to a point... take out battery, take off atty and take atty apart and that's it. I'm mega impressed with the cleaning power of the ultra sonic cleaner and wish I had it a few months ago after I contaminated my one REO at the Cape Vape Meet... I had to wash it in sunlight dishwasher soap 4 times and then rinse it a whole bunch more and soak it in warm water for a few hours and eventually got rid of the flavour.

 

[yuganp]

Thanks @Rob Fisher and @johan.

Bought the USC for steeping juices. Just need to get a 3 pin plug as these units come with a weird plug. will try it this weekend.

 

[Rob Fisher]

Bought the USC for steeping juices. Just need to get a 3 pin plug as these units come with a weird plug. will try it this weekend.

Don't get me started on that plug!

I also bought mine for steeping... haven't used it for anything other than cleaning so far!

 

[Paulie]

I have to do mine this weekend also hahaha

 

[Rob Fisher]

I tidied up my vape drawers today and found a brass REO door that was pretty tarnished (as brass does) and I thought it would be a great test for the ultra sonic cleaner... I expected the door to come out sparkling... it didn't... Looks like I will have to get out the Brasso and then put it back in!

 

[eviltoy]

Milton or lemon juice