HOW TO CLEAN A PIPE

SUPPLIES NEEDED:

- Rubbing alcohol - Coarse sea salt - Gallon zip bags - Pipe cleaning tool

BAG THE PIPE AND SUBMERGE IN ALCOHOL

Be sure to shake the pipe well to remove remaining bits of tobacco or… whatever else you’ve been having a toke of. Once the excess debris has been knocked loose, put the pipe in an airtight storage bag filled with rubbing alcohol. It needs to be completely submerged.

BAG THE PIPE AND SUBMERGE IN ALCOHOL

In the absence of a baggie, a smaller plastic container would work as well. In a closed container, you will need to soak it longer, since you cannot move the pipe. Submerge the pipe in rubbing alcohol and seal the bag by submerging the entire length.

ADDING SALT TO THE MIX

A teaspoon of coarse salt should be added. In areas where a sponge or brush cannot reach, salt will act as a scrubber or sponge. Ensure the salt is properly working its way into the pipe to do its deep cleaning job.

ADDING SALT TO THE MIX

For cleaning bongs and other water pipes, coarse sea salt is typically used, but kosher salt or Epsom salt also work well. For pipes filled with old, hard resin or that are particularly dirty, use coarse sea salt.

LETTING IT SOAK

Soak the pipe for about 12 hours in the bag or container. By then, most of the resin will be dissolved by the alcohol. Bubbles may form around the stem at that point. This is not a problem. During the expansion of the air within the pipe, water vapor leaves the bowl.

SHAKE IT OFF

To remove residual resin from the bag, shake it vigorously after the pipe has been soaked. In the case of rigid containers, you'll want to skip this step to avoid breaking your pipe. This is really important to remember, as it will really define whether you have cleaned it correctly or not.

HOW TO CLEAN A PIPE