Storing e liquid properly is one of the fundamentals of vaping. If you want to make your eliquids last longer, taste better and avoid them going off you really do need to look at how you store them. While you don’t need to spend money on specialist storage, there are some common sense considerations and top tips, some of which you may not have heard of.
We are regularly emailed or called and asked questions on how to store e liquids and so we thought this blog post might be useful. E liquids are sensitive to air exposure, light and heat. Have a read and put these points into practice if you want to correctly store your e liquids. This will save you money and ensure that you get the vape you expect and deserve.
When you’ve spent time and money investing in your favourite e liquids, it makes sense to look into storing e liquids properly.
Keep Things Cool
E liquids love heat when it comes from an e cigarette and they transform into fabulously flavoursome vapour. When you aren’t planning on vaping you need to look at proper e liquid storage in order to keep them away from higher than normal temperatures.
It isn’t necessary to store e liquids in a fridge, however, staying out of direct sunlight and away from direct heat sources (i.e. radiators) is a must. Choose a cool area to store e liquids otherwise, they will evaporate, darken and get stronger and sometimes quite bitter. Steeping, the act of leaving the lids to strengthen flavours is not the same as this isn’t done in conjunction with heat.
Air and Storing E Liquid Efficiently
If your e liquids are not stored with their lids on properly oxidisation will occur. This may result in you finding less e liquid than you expected and a much stronger taste. It is unlikely that this flavour will be entirely pleasant. Replace lids between usage.
Health and Safety
The main priority when it comes to proper e liquid storage is safety. While e liquids aren’t dangerous to vape they are not to be ingested. Most e liquids contain nicotine which can make children and pets very sick when taken by mouth. Don’t underestimate the reach of growing children and pets. Consider a locked box or cupboard for the safest storage solution.
In Summary
When it comes down to ensuring proper e liquid storage you simply need to ensure that they are safe, secure, cool, and away from direct light and heat. How long an e liquid will last in the best condition will depend entirely in the ingredients. Make all of your e liquids last as long as possible and maintain their quality by adhering to these guidelines.
Don’t feel the need to spend cash on special storage, just be aware of what affects e liquid and make sure that you have something suitable in your house, at your work and when travelling.