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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.
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Swish denatured or fragrance-free alcohol (such as plain vodka). Try to reach all parts of the bottle.[1]
- 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.
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Rinse with hot water.[2]
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Drain. Let air dry.
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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.[3]
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Place the pipette end of the sprayer into denatured alcohol.
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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.
Expert Q&A
Tips
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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
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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