Vaper's Courtesy Checklist
- Vape outdoors whenever possible — eliminate secondhand exposure entirely
- Never vape around children, pregnant women, or people with respiratory conditions
- Ask before vaping in someone's home, car, or personal space
- Open windows and run ventilation if vaping indoors is permitted
- Use a HEPA air purifier in rooms where vaping occurs
- Avoid vaping in enclosed spaces (cars with windows up, small bathrooms, closets)
- Respect vape-free zones — 28 states prohibit indoor vaping in public spaces
- Be aware of surface residue — clean surfaces regularly if vaping indoors
- Store e-liquid safely — see our e-liquid storage guide for child-safe storage
- Dispose of used devices and pods properly — don't leave nicotine residue accessible
For Non-Vapers: Reducing Your Exposure
- Request that visitors vape outdoors
- Check state and local vape-free laws — you have the right to a vape-free indoor environment in 28 states
- Use HEPA air purifiers in shared indoor spaces
- Open windows when air quality is a concern
- Avoid enclosed spaces where heavy vaping occurs (vape shops, certain bars)
- Wipe down surfaces in homes where vaping has occurred — nicotine residue persists
- Check our state regulations guide for local vape-free laws




