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 a classic combination for cleaning various household items, and they can also work wonders for your glass bong. Vinegar is a natural acid that can dissolve hard water stains, resin, and tar, while baking soda is a mild abrasive that can scrub away dirt and grime. Together, they create a fizzy reaction that can loosen up the gunk inside your bong.
To use this method, you will need:
- White vinegar
- Baking soda
- A funnel
- A large bowl or container
- A pipe cleaner or a brush
- Warm water
Here are the steps to follow:
- Disassemble your bong and remove any moving parts, such as the bowl and the mouthpiece.
- Rinse your bong with warm water to get rid of any loose dirt.
- Fill your bong with white vinegar until it covers the bottom half of the chamber.
- Add a few tablespoons of baking soda through the funnel into the bong. You should see some bubbles forming.
- Cover the openings of the bong with your hands or some plastic wrap and shake it vigorously for a few minutes.
- Pour out the vinegar and baking soda mixture into the bowl or container and inspect your bong. If it still looks dirty, repeat steps 3 to 5 until it looks clear.
- Use a pipe cleaner or a brush to clean any hard-to-reach areas, such as the stem or the percolator.
- Rinse your bong thoroughly with warm water until no vinegar or baking soda residue remains.
- Let your bong dry completely before reassembling it and using it again.
Method 2: Using Salt and Vinegar
Salt and vinegar are another natural duo that can help you clean your glass bong without using chemicals or alcohol. Salt acts as a scouring agent that can scrape off the stubborn resin and tar from the glass surface, while vinegar helps dissolve and remove them. This method is similar to the first one, but it uses coarse salt instead of baking soda.
To use this method, you will need:
- White vinegar
- Coarse salt (such as kosher salt or sea salt)
- A funnel
- A large bowl or container
- A pipe cleaner or a brush
- Warm water
Here are the steps to follow:
- Disassemble your bong and remove any moving parts, such as the bowl and the mouthpiece.
- Rinse your bong with warm water to get rid of any loose dirt.
- Add some coarse salt through the funnel into the bong. The amount of salt needed will depend on the size of your bong, but you can start with about half a cup.
- Fill your bong with white vinegar until it covers the salt and reaches the top of the chamber.
- Cover the openings of the bong with your hands or some plastic wrap and shake it vigorously for a few minutes.
- Pour out the salt and vinegar mixture into the bowl or container and inspect your bong. If it still looks dirty, repeat steps 3 to 5 until it looks clear.
- Use a pipe cleaner or a brush to clean any hard-to-reach areas, such as the stem or the percolator.
- Rinse your bong thoroughly with warm water until no salt or vinegar residue remains.
- Let your bong dry completely before reassembling it and using it again.
Method 3: Using Boiling Water
If you don’t have vinegar or baking soda or salt at home, you can still clean your glass bong without using chemicals or alcohol by using boiling water. Boiling water can help soften and melt the resin and tar inside your bong, making it easier to rinse them off. However, this method may not be as effective as the previous ones, and it may require more time and effort. Also, be careful not to burn yourself or crack your bong with the hot water.
To use this method, you will need:
- A large pot
- Water
- A stove
- A pipe cleaner or a brush
- Warm water
Here are the steps to follow:
- Disassemble your bong and remove any moving parts, such as the bowl and the mouthpiece.
- Rinse your bong with warm water to get rid of any loose dirt.
- Fill the pot with enough water to cover your bong and bring it to a boil on the stove.
- Carefully lower your bong into the boiling water and make sure it is fully submerged. You may need to use tongs or oven mitts to handle the hot glass.
- Let your bong boil in the water for 20 to 30 minutes, or until you see the resin and tar floating on the surface of the water.
- Carefully remove your bong from the boiling water and place it on a towel or a rack to cool down slightly.
- Use a pipe cleaner or a brush to clean any hard-to-reach areas, such as the stem or the percolator.
- Rinse your bong thoroughly with warm water until no resin or tar residue remains.
- Let your bong dry completely before reassembling it and using it again.
Conclusion
Cleaning your glass bong without using chemicals or alcohol is possible and easy with these natural methods. By using vinegar, baking soda, salt, or boiling water, you can keep your bong sparkling clean and fresh without damaging it or affecting the taste of your smoke. Plus, you can save money and protect the environment by avoiding harsh chemicals and alcohol. Try these methods today and enjoy a smoother and healthier smoking experience!
