How to Clean a Bong with Baking Soda
If you enjoy smoking herb or tobacco from a bong, you know how important it is to keep your bong clean and fresh. A dirty bong can ruin the taste of your smoke, harbor harmful bacteria and fungi, and damage your bong over time. Fortunately, there is a simple and effective way to clean your bong with baking soda, a natural and inexpensive ingredient that you probably already have in your kitchen. Here are the steps to follow:
Step 1: Gather the supplies
You will need the following items to clean your bong with baking soda:
- A sink or basin
- Warm water
- Baking soda
- Vinegar (optional)
- Zipper storage bags
- Rubber stoppers or bong plugs
- A towel
- A pipe cleaner or brush
Step 2: Disassemble and rinse your bong
Take apart your bong and remove any movable parts, such as the bowl and the downstem. Check for any cracks or chips and replace any damaged pieces. Rinse your bong and its parts with warm water to remove any loose debris and old water.
Step 3: Add baking soda and vinegar to your bong
Baking soda is a mild abrasive that can help scrub away the resin and stains from your bong. Vinegar is an acidic liquid that can help dissolve the resin and kill any germs. You can use either one or both of them together for a more powerful cleaning effect.
To use baking soda alone, add a spoonful of it into the warm water and stir well. Pour the mixture into the bong and swirl it around. To use vinegar alone, pour some of it into the bong and shake well. To use both of them together, pour some vinegar into the bong first, then add some baking soda. The mixture will fizz and bubble, so be careful not to spill it.
Step 4: Plug the holes and let it soak
Use rubber stoppers or bong plugs to seal the openings of your bong, such as the mouthpiece and the joint. This will prevent the cleaning solution from leaking out. Let your bong soak for at least an hour or overnight for better results.
Step 5: Repeat the same process for the bowl and downstem
While your bong is soaking, you can also clean the bowl and downstem with baking soda and vinegar. Place them in separate zipper storage bags and add some warm water, baking soda, and vinegar to each bag. Seal the bags and shake them well. Let them soak for at least an hour or overnight as well.
Step 6: Scrub and rinse your bong and its parts
After soaking, empty the cleaning solution from your bong and its parts into the sink. Use a pipe cleaner or brush to scrub any remaining resin or stains from the inside of your bong and its parts. Rinse everything well with warm water until no traces of baking soda or vinegar are left.
Step 7: Dry and reassemble your bong
Use a towel to dry your bong and its parts thoroughly. Reassemble your bong and enjoy smoking from a clean and fresh piece.
Conclusion
Cleaning your bong with baking soda is an easy and effective way to keep it in good condition. Baking soda can help remove resin, stains, germs, and odors from your bong without harming it or leaving any residue. You can also add vinegar for a more potent cleaning effect. By following these simple steps, you can enjoy smoking from a clean bong every time.
