If you enjoy smoking herb or tobacco from a glass bong, you know how important it is to keep it clean and fresh. A dirty bong can ruin the taste of your smoke, harbor bacteria and mold, and pose health risks for your lungs. However, cleaning a glass bong can be tricky, especially if you don’t want to use harsh chemicals or alcohol that might damage it or affect the taste.
Fortunately, there are some natural and effective ways to clean your glass bong without using chemicals or alcohol. In this blog post, we will show you three methods that you can try at home with simple ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen. These methods are:
- Using vinegar and baking soda
- Using salt and vinegar
- Using boiling water
Let’s take a look at each method in detail and see how they work.
Method 1: Using Vinegar and Baking Soda
Vinegar and baking soda are two common household items that can create a powerful fizzing reaction when combined. This reaction can help loosen and remove the resin and grime that build up inside your glass bong over time. Here’s how to use this method:
- Disassemble your glass bong and remove any moving parts, such as the bowl and the mouthpiece.
- Rinse your glass bong with warm water to get rid of any loose dirt.
- Fill your glass bong with white vinegar until it covers all the stained areas.
- Add a few tablespoons of baking soda to the vinegar and watch the fizzing action.
- Cover the openings of your glass bong with your hands or some plastic wrap and shake it vigorously for a few minutes.
- Pour out the vinegar and baking soda mixture and rinse your glass bong with warm water again.
- Repeat the process until your glass bong is clear and sparkling.
- Use a pipe cleaner, a brush, or a cotton swab to clean any hard-to-reach areas, such as the stem or the percolator.
Method 2: Using Salt and Vinegar
Salt and vinegar are another effective combination that can help you clean your glass bong without using chemicals or alcohol. Salt acts as a natural abrasive that can scrub away the stubborn resin and grime, while vinegar helps dissolve and deodorize them. Here’s how to use this method:
- Disassemble your glass bong and remove any moving parts, such as the bowl and the mouthpiece.
- Rinse your glass bong with warm water to get rid of any loose dirt.
- Add some coarse salt or Epsom salt to your glass bong. The amount of salt you need depends on the size of your glass bong, but for a standard one, you can use about half a cup.
- Add some vinegar to your glass bong until it covers all the stained areas.
- Cover the openings of your glass bong with your hands or some plastic wrap and shake it vigorously for a few minutes.
- Pour out the salt and vinegar mixture and rinse your glass bong with warm water again.
- Repeat the process until your glass bong is clear and sparkling.
- Use a pipe cleaner, a brush, or a cotton swab to clean any hard-to-reach areas, such as the stem or the percolator.
Method 3: Using Boiling Water
If you don’t have vinegar or baking soda at home, you can also use boiling water to clean your glass bong without using chemicals or alcohol. Boiling water can help soften and dissolve the resin and grime that stick to your glass bong over time. However, this method requires more caution, as you don’t want to burn yourself or crack your glass bong with sudden temperature changes. Here’s how to use this method:
- Disassemble your glass bong and remove any moving parts, such as the bowl and the mouthpiece.
- Rinse your glass bong with warm water to get rid of any loose dirt.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil on the stove. Make sure the pot is big enough to fit your glass bong completely.
- Carefully lower your glass bong into the boiling water and make sure it is fully submerged.
- Let your glass bong boil for about 20 to 30 minutes, or until you see the water turn brown and cloudy.
- Turn off the heat and carefully remove your glass bong from the pot using oven mitts or tongs. Be careful not to drop or crack your glass bong.
- Rinse your glass bong with warm water again and let it cool down completely.
- Use a pipe cleaner, a brush, or a cotton swab to clean any hard-to-reach areas, such as the stem or the percolator.
Conclusion
Cleaning your glass bong regularly is essential for enjoying a smooth and flavorful smoke of your herb or tobacco. However, you don’t need to use harsh chemicals or alcohol that might damage your glass bong or affect the taste. You can use natural and effective methods, such as vinegar and baking soda, salt and vinegar, or boiling water, to clean your glass bong without using chemicals or alcohol. These methods are easy, cheap, and eco-friendly, and they will make your glass bong look and smell like new.
We hope this blog post has helped you learn how to clean your glass bong without using chemicals or alcohol. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to leave them below. Happy smoking!
