If you enjoy smoking herb or tobacco from a 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 even cause respiratory infections. Fortunately, you don’t need to buy expensive or specialized products to clean your bong. You can use some common household items that you probably already have in your kitchen or bathroom. Here are some easy steps to clean your bong with household items.
What You’ll Need
- A bong
- Warm water
- Coarse salt, rice, or baking soda
- Isopropyl alcohol, vinegar, or dish soap
- Cotton swabs, pipe cleaners, bottle brushes, paper towels, dry cloths, or earbuds
- Lemon juice or white vinegar (optional)
Step 1: Disassemble Your Bong
The first step is to take apart your bong and remove any removable pieces, such as the mouthpiece, the pipe, the bowl, and the downstem. This will make it easier to clean each part separately and reach all the nooks and crannies. As you disassemble your bong, check for any damage, such as chips or cracks, and replace any broken parts before using your bong again.
Step 2: Empty and Rinse Your Bong
The next step is to empty your bong of any old water and spent herb or tobacco. Pour out the water and tap the bong gently to get rid of any loose particles. Then rinse your bong with warm water to remove any remaining residue. You can also use a paper towel or a dry cloth to wipe the inside and outside of your bong. Make sure to rinse and wipe all the removable pieces as well.
Step 3: Add an Abrasive and a Cleaner to Your Bong
The third step is to add an abrasive and a cleaner to your bong. The abrasive will help scrub away any stubborn stains or build-up, while the cleaner will help dissolve any grease or tar. You can use coarse salt, rice, or baking soda as an abrasive, and isopropyl alcohol, vinegar, or dish soap as a cleaner. The stronger the alcohol or vinegar, the better.
To add the abrasive and the cleaner to your bong, pour about half a cup of salt, rice, or baking soda into the chamber of your bong. Then fill the bong with enough alcohol, vinegar, or dish soap to cover the abrasive. You can also add some lemon juice or white vinegar for extra sanitizing and deodorizing power.
Step 4: Plug the Holes and Shake Your Bong
The fourth step is to plug the holes of your bong and shake it vigorously. This will create a swirling motion that will help the abrasive and the cleaner reach all parts of your bong and scrub them clean. You can use your hands, fingers, thumbs, or some rubber stoppers to plug the holes of your bong.
Shake your bong for about five minutes or until you see the water turning brown or cloudy. You can also swirl it around or tilt it in different directions to make sure every inch of your bong gets cleaned.
Step 5: Rinse and Repeat
The fifth step is to rinse your bong with clean water and repeat the process if necessary. Empty the cleaning solution into a sink or a bucket and rinse your bong thoroughly with warm water. Make sure to rinse out all the abrasive and cleaner from your bong.
If your bong still looks dirty or smells bad, you can repeat steps 3 and 4 until you are satisfied with the results. You can also use some cotton swabs, pipe cleaners, bottle brushes, or earbuds to clean any hard-to-reach areas or stains on your bong.
Step 6: Dry Your Bong
The final step is to dry your bong completely before using it again. You can use some paper towels, dry cloths, or air drying to remove any moisture from your bong. Moisture can promote the growth of bacteria and mold, so make sure your bong is completely dry before storing it or smoking from it.
Conclusion
Cleaning your bong with household items is easy and effective. You can use items like salt, rice, baking soda, alcohol, vinegar, dish soap, lemon juice, and white vinegar to make your bong look and smell like new. By following these simple steps, you can enjoy a clean and fresh smoke every time.
