If you find yourself wrestling with your vape juice bottles and end up spilling the liquid or damaging the bottles, there must be an easier way to do it, right?
You’re not alone in that feeling, as a lot of vape juice bottles are securely fastened and are designed to take a bit of effort to open; it’s what makes them foolproof and out of reach from little hands.
Luckily, though, there is an easier way to pry your e-liquid bottles open without forcing them open and causing a mess. Today, we’ll show you how to do just that in a few simple steps, along with what to do if things go sideways.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Most vape juice bottles open using a push-down-and-twist motion. If you only twist the cap without pressing down, the lid may spin but not open.
New bottles may feel harder to open because the tamper-evident seal needs to be broken.
Before opening, check the seal and make sure you’re twisting the cap, not the nozzle.
The easiest method is to press the cap down firmly, twist anti-clockwise while keeping pressure on it, then remove the lid once it loosens.
Dry hands and a dry bottle make opening much easier. If the lid is stuck, try using a rubber glove or a tea towel for extra grip.
Pliers should only be used as a last resort. If you do use them, wrap the cap in a cloth first and stop immediately if the bottle starts to bend, crack, or split.
WHY ARE VAPE BOTTLES SECURED SO TIGHTLY?
Much to our dismay, e-liquid bottles aren’t meant to be easy to open.
However, their secure design is a lifesaver when it comes to carrying e-liquid around in your bag or when small children find them. Here are all the reasons why your vape bottle lid most likely isn’t budging:
Newer bottles have tamper-evident seals: Many newer e-liquid bottles have tamper-evident seals as an extra layer of protection. That way, you can tell whether the bottle has already been opened.
They usually have child-resistant caps: Most vape juices have bottle lids that you need to push down and twist to open, so small children can’t open them and swallow the contents.
Smaller bottles are harder to grip: Since vape juice bottles are only around 10ml, they’re smaller and therefore harder to grip than a larger bottle of washing up liquid, for example. There’s less leverage for you to work with, causing your hands to slip.
E-liquid residue can make the cap sticky: If e-liquid has pooled around the cap, it can drip onto the cap threading, making it sticky and providing less grip.
Some bottles have different nozzle designs: While most e-liquid bottles have a narrow plastic nozzle for controlled pouring, shortfill bottles come with a removable nozzle that may need to be lifted or gently pressed. Some bottles also use wider, firmer nozzles that may feel stiffer when opening.
5 STEPS TO OPENING VAPE JUICE
So, if your arms are getting tired and you spend more time trying to pry your e-liquid bottle open than you do vaping, here’s how to open your vape juice in seconds.
STEP 1: CHECK THE SEAL AND CAP FIRST
Since most e-liquids come with an anti-tamper seal, check whether it's wrapped in plastic and remove it before trying to open the bottle.
Make sure that you’re twisting the actual cap, not the nozzle section, and check for any leaks before opening the lid.
STEP 2: DRY THE BOTTLE AND YOUR HANDS
If there’s a little e-liquid around the lid, then the bottle and your hands can quickly become sticky, providing you with less grip.
Before twisting, wipe the bottle and cap with a clean tissue, kitchen roll, or cloth and dry your hands while you’re at it for a much better grip.
STEP 3: PUSH THE CAP DOWN FIRMLY
Once the bottle and your hands are dry, press down on the cap to remove the child-resistant lid.
If you only twist the lid without pushing down, the cap may spin without actually opening. It’s easier if you keep the bottle on a flat surface and use your thumb and fingers to press down on the cap.
STEP 4: TWIST ANTI-CLOCKWISE WHILE PRESSING DOWN
Once you are pressing down on the lid, twist it anti-clockwise (to the left), keeping downward pressure on the cap as you twist.
If the bottle is a new design, you may feel some resistance as the tamper seal breaks, which is normal, followed by a small click or snap as the plastic ring separates from the cap.
STEP 5: REMOVE THE LID AND CHECK THE NOZZLE
Once you’ve loosened the cap, simply unscrew it and lift it away from the bottle. It’s as simple as that!
Just make sure the nozzle is clean before squeezing any e-liquid out, as you don’t want to go through all that effort only to spill it.
If you’re using a standard e-liquid bottle, the nozzle will usually stay in place, and you can use it to refill your pod or tank, but if it’s a shortfill, remove the nozzle before adding the nic shot.
WHAT TO DO IF YOUR BOTTLE LID IS STUCK
Are you still having trouble? If, after all that, your e-liquid lid still isn’t budging, you must have been given a faulty or extremely tight cap.
But all hope isn’t lost! Here are a few tricks you can use to get it to finally pop open.
1.Try a rubber glove or a tea towel: If more grip is still needed, put on a rubber glove or wrap a tea towel around the lid to generate better friction without burning your hands.
2.Run the cap under warm water: A little bit of heat can work wonders. Just run the bottle under a hot tap for around 30 seconds until it softens and expands slightly, giving you more room to wriggle it off. Avoid using boiling water, as this could damage the plastic bottle or affect the e-liquid inside!
3.Use pliers carefully to pry it off: We suggest this as a last resort, as it’s a bit riskier. Wrap a cloth around the cap first to avoid damaging the plastic, then grip the lid with your pliers and twist gently anti-clockwise while keeping the bottle upright. If it feels like the bottle is bending or splitting, stop straight away.