If you want to clean The Puffco Plus properly — whether you just picked one up used or it has been a while since your last deep clean — this Puffco Plus cleaning guide walks you through every part of the device. A clean wax pen hits better, tastes fresher, and lasts longer. This five-step process takes about 15 minutes and uses supplies you likely already have at home.
What You Need to Clean The Puffco Plus
- Q-tips (you will use several)
- Isopropyl alcohol (90% or higher recommended)
- Alcohol prep pads
- Paper towels
- A lighter (for stubborn residue on the ceramic scoop)
The best way to clean wax pen with isopropyl alcohol is to use it on a Q-tip for internal surfaces and on an alcohol prep pad for external parts like the mouthpiece and ceramic scoop. Isopropyl alcohol evaporates quickly, but always allow 30 minutes of dry time before reassembling and using the pen.
Clean The Puffco Plus — 5 Best Steps
- Clean the battery contacts — Grip the pen at the base where the silicone sleeve sits and twist to separate the battery from the body. Dip a Q-tip in isopropyl alcohol and run it around the contact points inside the battery end and on the outer surface. The contacts can collect oil residue over time and cleaning them helps maintain a solid electrical connection. Set the battery aside to dry.
- Clean Puffco Plus atomizer — Unscrew the atomizer from the top section. Dip a fresh Q-tip in isopropyl and gently clean the inside of the ceramic bowl. Note that some discoloration of the ceramic is permanent — this is staining, not dirt, and it will not affect performance. What you are removing is any leftover concentrate residue. Also clean the threads and the electrical contacts on the outside of the atomizer.
- Puffco Plus mouthpiece cleaning — Press down on the silicone mouthpiece tip to release it from the mouthpiece section. For Puffco Plus mouthpiece cleaning, twist an alcohol prep pad into a point and insert it into the mouthpiece tube, spinning it to clean the inside. Wipe the outside of the mouthpiece section with the pad. If you picked up this pen used, give the mouthpiece extra attention.
- Clean the ceramic scoop — The ceramic pick or scoop is used to load concentrate into the bowl. Clean it by wiping with an alcohol prep pad. If there is stubborn hardened residue that does not wipe off, wait until the isopropyl has fully evaporated (about 30–60 seconds) then briefly apply a lighter flame to liquefy the wax before wiping again. Never heat the scoop while it is still wet with isopropyl.
- Dry completely, then reassemble — This is the most important step in this Puffco Plus cleaning guide. Leave all parts out for at least 30 minutes so every trace of isopropyl alcohol evaporates. Inhaling alcohol fumes is harmful — do not rush this step. Once dry: press the mouthpiece back into the mouthpiece section, screw the mouthpiece section onto the atomizer, then twist the battery back onto the base until it is snug.
How Often Should You Clean The Puffco Plus?
Ideally, do a quick clean after every session — a single Q-tip with a little isopropyl in the ceramic bowl takes 30 seconds and prevents heavy buildup. For a full clean wax pen with isopropyl alcohol deep clean (all five steps above), once every few weeks is sufficient for regular users. If you notice a change in flavor or reduced vapor production, that is a sign the atomizer needs attention sooner.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I soak the Puffco Plus atomizer in isopropyl alcohol?
A short soak of 30–60 minutes is acceptable for very stubborn buildup, but avoid leaving the atomizer submerged for hours. Extended soaking can discolor the ceramic or damage the silicone components. For routine cleaning, a Q-tip with isopropyl is sufficient to clean Puffco Plus atomizer without any soaking.
What percentage isopropyl alcohol should I use?
90% isopropyl or higher is best. Higher percentage means less water content, which means faster evaporation and less risk of moisture getting into electrical contacts. This Puffco Plus cleaning guide recommends 90–99% isopropyl for all cleaning steps.
Why does the Puffco Plus ceramic bowl look stained?
Concentrate residue bonds to the ceramic over time and creates a dark stain that isopropyl will not fully remove. This is cosmetic — the stain does not affect vapor quality or the life of the atomizer. Regular after-session cleaning slows the buildup, but some discoloration is normal with use.
How long should I wait after cleaning before using the pen?
At least 30 minutes. Isopropyl alcohol evaporates quickly but you want every trace gone before you heat the device. This is especially important for Puffco Plus mouthpiece cleaning — any residual alcohol in the air path would be inhaled with your first hit.
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