I usually keep spare loaded carts on atomizers to keep em from leaking out and all. Anyhow, I accidently forgot one in a pocket when washing clothes. That particular atomizer was pretty well clogged and barely working decent as it was. Anyhow, discovered it sitting in the bottom of the washer after unloading....and I tell you what....that thing was as good as new! Forget Vodka, Crest blue mouthwash, dry burn, etc.....I've tried all those with varying results (dry burning being my usual, crest blue my least favorite due to the lingering bad taste)...try sending them through a cycle in the washing machine! 
