Why Not Cleaning Your Bongs and Pipes is a Bad Idea

Reasons to Keep Bongs and Pipes Clean

Built-Up Residue Increases Fire Risk

Pass on Fewer Germs

But germs will inexorably cling to the pipe as they make their way all through the circle. There’s nothing bad with sharing your pipe if you remember to keep it clean. You can lower the risk of spreading transmittable illnesses by cleaning your pipe or bong regularly.

Imagine you were diagnosed with a nasty illness that wouldn’t have happened if you’d taken the time for a simple cleaning. You’d be pretty mad at yourself. If this isn’t a convincing argument to keep your bong clean, what else is it?

Less Carcinogens & Better Taste

Aside from stopping contagious diseases, cleaning your glass pipe may also prevent or lessen carcinogens. Even if you smoke, your actions could do less harm to your lungs. That’s right, regularly cleaning your bong can be healthy.

Additionally, getting rid of the ash will improve the flavor of your herbs. Why smoke something that tastes of ash when you could be enjoying herbs that have the flavor of herb?

Less Residue Means Bigger, Better Hits

You don’t have to be The Big Lebowski to figure that one out. When there is less ash to deal with in your bong or glass pipe, the smoke will move more smoothly. A cleaner pipe offers a better performance than a clogged one.

Your Heady Glass Should Be Showcased

We completely understand and respect the relationship that smokers have with their favorite pipes. For many, it’s instantaneous love. For others, it takes a few good smokes.

Regardless, there are some unique, spectacular glass pipe designs for sale at 710 Pipes. Cleaning your pipe often will help you to realize the sculpturesque artistry of glass creations. Finding the best bong to suit your tastes can often be quite an undertaking, but your bong can be regarded as a magnificent work of art as well as a smoking gadget.

Glass art is beautiful, and you don’t spend potentially hundreds of dollars on sculptured and fine bongs for them to sit dirty in a cabinet or on a shelf somewhere. Keep your bong clean and displayed prominently as the focal point of your living room. You may be surprised at how many compliments you get, even from people who don’t smoke and may be naïve as to your pipe’s real use. Knowing it’s all clean and fresh will make you feel good, just like the same feeling you get from keeping your house clean. It’s a simple task to accomplish that will better your outlook and help you feel centered. Truthfully, it only takes one accidental spill of a dirty bong and having a nasty weed water odor soak into your carpet to remind you to never leave aged water in it again.”

Cleaning a Glass Bong: Three Effective Methods

Here are three effective methods for cleaning a glass bong:

Method 1: Using Isopropyl Alcohol and Salt

What You’ll Need

• Isopropyl alcohol (at least 90% concentration)
• Coarse salt (such as kosher salt or rock salt)
• Ziplock bag or sealable container
• Pipe cleaners or brushes
• Rubber bands (optional)

Steps

1. Prepare the Solution — Fill a ziplock bag or a sealable container with enough isopropyl alcohol to fully submerge the glass bong. Add a generous amount of coarse salt into the container. The salt will act as an abrasive to help loosen the resin buildup.
2. Disassemble the Bong (if possible) — If your glass bong has detachable parts, such as a bowl or downstem, remove them to clean each piece individually.
3. Soak the Bong — Submerge the disassembled glass bong parts in the alcohol and salt solution. Ensure that all parts are fully covered by the solution.
4. Shake and Soak — Seal the bag or container securely. Gently shake the bag or container to agitate the solution and dislodge the resin buildup. Let the bong soak in the solution for at least 30 minutes to an hour, or longer for heavily soiled bongs.
5. Scrub and Rinse — After soaking, remove the glass bong parts from the solution. Use pipe cleaners or brushes to scrub away any remaining resin buildup, especially in hard-to-reach areas. Rinse each part thoroughly under warm water to remove any leftover alcohol and salt residue.
6. Dry Completely — Allow all cleaned glass bong parts to air dry completely before reassembling the bong and using it again.

Method 2: Boiling Water and Baking Soda

Materials Needed

• Baking soda
• Water
• Pot or large saucepan
• Tongs or spoon
• Pipe cleaners or brushes

Steps

1. Prepare the Solution — Fill a pot or large saucepan with enough water to fully submerge the glass bong.
2. Add Baking Soda — For every cup of water, add about 2 tablespoons of baking soda to the pot. Stir the mixture to dissolve the baking soda.
3. Boil the Solution — Place the pot on the stove and bring the water to a gentle boil.
4. Submerge the Bong — Carefully lower the glass bong into the pot using tongs or a spoon. Ensure that the bong is fully submerged in the boiling water.
5. Boil and Soak — Allow the glass bong to boil in the solution for about 15-20 minutes. The heat and alkalinity of the baking soda will help break down the resin buildup.
6. Remove and Rinse — After boiling, carefully remove the glass bong from the pot. Rinse the bong thoroughly under warm water to wash away any loosened resin and baking soda residue.
7. Scrub (if necessary) and Dry — Use pipe cleaners or brushes to scrub away any stubborn residue, especially in hard-to-reach areas. Allow the cleaned glass bong to air dry completely before using it again.

Method 3: Commercial Cleaning Solutions

Materials Needed

• Commercial glass bong cleaning solution (such as Formula 420 or Grunge Off)
• Container or basin
• Pipe cleaners or brushes

Steps

1. Pour the Solution — Pour the recommended amount of commercial glass bong cleaning solution into a container or basin.
2. Submerge the Bong — Completely submerge the glass bong in the cleaning solution.
3. Soak — Let the bong soak in the solution for the time recommended on the product label. This usually ranges from a few minutes to several hours, depending on the level of buildup.
4. Rinse — After soaking, remove the bong from the solution and rinse it thoroughly under warm water to remove any remaining residue.
5. Scrub (if necessary) and Dry — Use pipe cleaners or brushes to scrub away any stubborn residue, especially in hard-to-reach areas. Allow the cleaned glass bong to air dry completely before using it again.

Choose the method that best suits your preferences and the level of buildup in your glass bong. Regular cleaning will help maintain the bong’s performance and extend its lifespan.