How to use every single drop of liquid from THC cartridges

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Call it frugality or having a limited budget in anticipation of the next great vacation, but people want to do something about it. E-cigarettes are the trending form of consumption among Generation Z and Millennials, and flower is losing ground to both e-cigarettes and edibles. But are there ways to ensure every drop of THC liquid is squeezed out of these cartridges before throwing them in the trash? After all, there’s nothing wrong with giving it one last effort before bringing in a replacement. Here’s how to use every drop from THC vapes.

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The first step in this process is to remove the liquid from the cartridge. To do this, it is necessary to heat the mechanism without burning the liquid inside. Any heat source is fine. However, it is important to avoid using a direct flame. This destroys the liquid before it can be reused.

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Once the liquid is out of the cartridge, it can be used in a variety of ways. If you like joints that burn slowly and hit hard, you can use the remaining liquid for twaxing.

Essentially, this is a method of decorating the inside or outside of a joint with kief or concentrates. The THC liquid is not a bad way to bind these byproducts to the flowers. This is especially good if you don’t have a dab rig in the house. However, if you do, blotting up any remaining liquid is always an option to get the final kick out of a vape cartridge. Due to the consistency of the liquid, it won’t shatter, but it will work.

However, if the thought of starting a new school is a little too scary for you, there are easier ways to use up the last cartridges. This stuff can also be heated and poured over buds packaged in bowls and bongs. Think of it as the hot fudge on your stoner sundae.

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Of course, the easiest way to reuse THC liquids is to simply pour them into a drink. It’s a nice way to add an extra oomph to your morning coffee or five o’clock cocktail. The liquid in these cartridges, especially the higher quality versions, already contains active THC. It is not necessary to heat the product to produce the stoned effect.

Experiment with these methods to find which works best for you.