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 and smell of your smoke, as well as harbor bacteria and mold that can harm your health. However, cleaning a glass bong can be tricky, especially if you don’t want to use harsh chemicals or alcohol that can leave residues or damage the glass. Fortunately, there are some natural and effective ways to clean a glass bong without using chemicals or alcohol. Here are some of them:
Vinegar and Baking Soda
Vinegar and baking soda are common household items that can create a powerful fizzing reaction that can loosen and remove the resin and gunk from your glass bong. Here’s how to use them:
- Disassemble your bong and remove any moving parts like the bowl and the mouthpiece.
- Rinse the bong with lukewarm water to get rid of any loose dirt.
- Put some salt or Epsom salt in the bowl or mouthpiece. The amount of salt you need depends on the size of your bong. For a standard bong, you need about 1/2 cup of salt. You can use a funnel to make this easier.
- Pour some white vinegar into the bong, enough to cover the salt. You can also add some vinegar to the bowl or mouthpiece.
- Cover all the openings of the bong with your hands or some plastic wrap and rubber bands.
- Shake the bong vigorously for several minutes. The salt will act as an abrasive and the vinegar will dissolve the resin.
- Drain the vinegar and salt mixture in the sink and rinse the bong with warm water.
- Use a toothbrush, a pipe cleaner, or a Q-tip to scrub any remaining residue from hard-to-reach areas of the bong.
- Rinse the bong again with warm water and let it dry completely.
Boiling Water
Boiling water is another simple and natural way to clean a glass bong without using chemicals or alcohol. The high temperature of the water can soften and dislodge the resin and gunk from your glass bong. Here’s how to use it:
- Disassemble your bong and remove any moving parts like the bowl and the mouthpiece.
- Wipe any large chunks of resin from the bong with a paper towel or a Q-tip.
- Fill a large pot with enough water to completely submerge your bong. You can add some lemon juice to the water for extra cleaning power and a fresh scent.
- Bring the water to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer.
- Carefully place your bong in the pot, making sure it is fully covered by water. You can use a silicone baking mat to line the pot for extra protection.
- Let the bong simmer in the water for 20 to 30 minutes, checking it occasionally for cracks or leaks.
- Turn off the heat and let the bong cool down in the water. Do not expose it to cold water or air, as this can cause thermal shock and breakage.
- Remove the bong from the pot and rinse it with warm water.
- Use a toothbrush, a pipe cleaner, or a Q-tip to scrub any remaining residue from hard-to-reach areas of the bong.
- Rinse the bong again with warm water and let it dry completely.
Denture Tablets
Denture tablets are another surprising but effective way to clean a glass bong without using chemicals or alcohol. Denture tablets are designed to break down plaque and stains from dentures, but they can also break down resin and gunk from your glass bong. Here’s how to use them:
- Disassemble your bong and remove any moving parts like the bowl and the mouthpiece.
- Rinse the bong with lukewarm water to get rid of any loose dirt.
- Put some denture tablets in the bong, as well as in the bowl or mouthpiece. The number of tablets you need depends on the size of your bong. For a standard bong, you need about 4 to 6 tablets.
- Fill a large pot with enough hot water to completely submerge your bong.
- Carefully place your bong in the pot, making sure it is fully covered by water.
- Wait for about 10 minutes, or until the denture tablets stop fizzing.
- Remove the bong from the pot and rinse it with warm water.
- Use a toothbrush, a pipe cleaner, or a Q-tip to scrub any remaining residue from hard-to-reach areas of the bong.
- Rinse the bong again with warm water and let it dry completely.
Conclusion
Cleaning a glass bong without using chemicals or alcohol is possible and easy with these natural methods. Vinegar and baking soda, boiling water, and denture tablets are all effective ways to remove resin and gunk from your glass bong, leaving it sparkling clean and fresh. However, the best way to keep your glass bong clean is to prevent it from getting dirty in the first place. To do this, you should rinse your bong with warm water after every use, and do a deep cleaning at least once a week. This way, you can enjoy smoking herb or tobacco from your glass bong without compromising your health or taste.
