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 or clogged bong can ruin your smoking experience by making the hits harsher, dulling the flavor, and exposing you to mold and bacteria. Not to mention, it looks unsightly and smells bad.
Fortunately, cleaning your 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 with resin or ash, and how to clean it if 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 maintain it regularly. Here are some tips to keep your bong in good shape:
- Change the water after every session. This will prevent the water from getting stale and contaminated with tar, ash, and bacteria. Stale water can also affect the taste and smell of your smoke.
- Rinse out the bong with hot water. This will help loosen up any resin or ash that may be stuck to the glass. Hot water also kills germs and removes odors.
- Knock off any large chunks of resin or ash with cotton swabs or pipe cleaners. This will make it easier to clean the bong later and prevent clogging. You can also freeze the bowl or slide for 30 minutes to make the resin brittle and easier to remove.
- Clean the bong thoroughly once a week. This will ensure that your bong stays sparkling and shiny, and that you get the best possible smoke every time. We will show you how to clean your bong in the next section.
How to Clean Your Glass Bong
If your glass bong is already clogged or dirty, don’t worry. You can still restore it to its former glory with some simple steps. All you need is:
- Isopropyl alcohol (70% or 90%)
- Coarse salt
- Resealable plastic bags
- Rubber bands or tape
- Cotton swabs or pipe cleaners
Here’s how to clean your glass bong:
- Separate all the parts of the bong. Remove the bowl, the slide, and any other removable parts from the bong. Be careful not to break any delicate glass pieces.
- Place the smaller parts in resealable plastic bags. Put each part in a separate bag and fill it with enough isopropyl alcohol to submerge it completely. Add some coarse salt to act as an abrasive. Seal the bags tightly and shake them gently to coat the parts with the alcohol and salt mixture.
- Pour alcohol and salt into the bong. Fill the bong with enough isopropyl alcohol to cover most of the dirty areas. Add some coarse salt as well. Cover the holes of the bong with rubber bands or tape to prevent leakage.
- Shake it up. Hold the bong securely and shake it vigorously for a minute or two. The alcohol and salt will dissolve and dislodge the resin and ash from the glass. You will see the liquid turn brown as it gets dirty.
- Pour out the alcohol/salt mixture. Carefully remove the rubber bands or tape from the holes of the bong and pour out the dirty liquid into a sink or a trash can. Do not pour it down the drain as it may clog it. Repeat steps 3 and 4 if necessary until the liquid comes out clear.
- Rinse with warm water. Rinse out the bong and the smaller parts with warm water to remove any traces of alcohol or salt. Make sure there are no residues left inside or outside of the glass. Use cotton swabs or pipe cleaners to reach any hard-to-clean spots.
- Let it dry. Place the bong and its parts on a towel or a rack and let them air dry completely before using them again. You can also wipe them with a soft cloth to speed up the process. Do not use the bong until it is dry and does not smell like alcohol.
Congratulations! You have successfully cleaned your glass bong and made it look brand new. Enjoy your smooth and flavorful smoke!
