When I clean the atomizer, I found I need to separate the parts while it's still hot, otherwise they tend to be stuck together from the oils once it all cools down. I just use pliers to hold the stem and a thick cloth to turn the bowl portion. Just have to be cautious not to burn yourself. Then I let them cool. After it's cool, I submerge the stem and bowl in my "reclaim" jar full of iso. I try to clean the bowl out first, knock loose any bits that are stuck down, and remove the screen before I soak it. Then I use a small 1/4" wire brush to clean them both while submerged in the iso. (bought the wire brush from Vaporgenie website, they had 2 sizes). I don't leave them soaking too long, since I brush them down, I clean them off with some hot tap water and use qtips and paper towels to get them dry/clean.