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If you enjoy smoking herb or tobacco from a glass bong, you know how important it is to keep it clean and unclogged. A dirty bong can ruin your smoking experience by making your hits harsh, unpleasant, and unhealthy. Not to mention, it can also make your bong look unsightly and smell bad.
Fortunately, cleaning a glass bong is not hard or expensive. You just need some basic supplies and a few minutes of your time. In this blog post, we will show you how to prevent your glass bong from getting clogged or dirty, and how to clean it properly when it does.
How to Prevent Your Glass Bong from Getting Clogged or Dirty
The best way to prevent your glass bong from getting clogged or dirty is to change the water after every smoke session. This will prevent the buildup of tar, resin, and bacteria in the water and on the walls of the bong. Fresh water will also make your hits smoother and tastier.
Another way to prevent your glass bong from getting clogged or dirty is to use a screen or a filter in the bowl. This will prevent ash and herb particles from falling into the water and clogging the downstream. You can buy screens or filters at any head shop or online store, or you can make your own from household items like aluminum foil or steel wool.
A third way to prevent your glass bong from getting clogged or dirty is to avoid overpacking the bowl. This will ensure that the herb burns evenly and completely, leaving less residue behind. It will also help you conserve your herb and get more out of it.
How to Clean Your Glass Bong
Even if you follow the tips above, your glass bong will eventually need a deep cleaning. You should aim to clean your bong roughly once a week, or more often if you use it frequently. Cleaning your bong regularly will ensure that you get the safest, best tasting smoke possible.
To clean your glass bong, you will need the following supplies:
- Isopropyl alcohol (90% or higher)
- Coarse salt
- A resealable plastic bag
- Cotton swabs or pipe cleaners
- Hot water
Here are the steps to clean your glass bong:
- Separate all the moving pieces from the bong, such as the bowl and the downstream.
- Rinse out the pieces in hot water to loosen up any big chunks of resin.
- Knock off any big pieces of resin with cotton swabs or pipe cleaners.
- Place the smaller pieces in a resealable plastic bag filled with isopropyl alcohol and coarse salt.
- Shake the bag and let it soak for at least 30 minutes.
- Pour isopropyl alcohol and coarse salt into the bong and shake it up.
- Rinse the bong and its parts with hot water and let them dry.
- Repeat if necessary until your bong is sparkling clean.
If you don’t have isopropyl alcohol available, you can also use lemon juice along with boiling water. This will also help dissolve the resin and make your bong smell fresh. Just boil some water and add some lemon juice to it, then pour it into the bong and let it soak for a while. Then rinse it out with hot water.
Conclusion
Cleaning a glass bong is not hard or expensive, but it can make a big difference in your smoking experience. By preventing your glass bong from getting clogged or dirty, and by cleaning it properly when it does, you can enjoy smoother, tastier, and healthier hits every time. Happy smoking!
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