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Perfume atomizers can become dirty over time, while the small sprayer can sometimes become clogged.
Steps
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Undo the atomizer sprayer from the bottle. -
Swish denatured or fragrance-free alcohol (such as plain vodka). Try to reach all parts of the bottle.- For extra cleaning power, you can add small items that can rub against the glass without damaging it, such as a handful of sand grains or seed beads.
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Drain out the alcohol. -
Rinse with hot water. -
Drain. Let air dry. -
To remove any stains inside the bottle, use a cotton swab. Dip it into alcohol first, then carefully wipe against the stained area. You will probably need to angle the bottle to do this. Again, allow to air dry.
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Clean off any gunk you can see on the surface of the sprayer. Do this with a clean cloth dipped in denatured alcohol. -
Place the pipette end of the sprayer into denatured alcohol. -
Press the spray mechanism. Allow the alcohol to move up through the pipette and through the sprayer. Keep spraying until it seems easier to do.
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Tips
- This method can be used for plastic bottles but it is not as successful as clearing odor from the plastic, as plastic tends to soak odor in for good.Thanks
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Warnings
- Cleaning inside some atomizers can be challenging. Try angling the bottle in different ways to get swabs and cloths in.Thanks
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- "To be candid, I hold a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and I didn't think this method would be efficacious. However, what a great presentation, and I had the sprayer working by Step 4. Kudos to you. " ..." more
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"To be candid, I hold a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and I didn't think this method would be efficacious. However, what a great presentation, and I had the sprayer working by Step 4. Kudos to you. "
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