How to Clean Your Glass Pieces

Some would say that smoking weed from a glass pipe or bong supplies one of the cleanest smoking experiences ever. The terpenes are untainted by paper, so you can enjoy a purer smoke. However, if you prefer to smoke weed from a glass pipe or piece, one thing that is not clean at all is the residue the sticky flower leaves behind after a smoke sesh.

To keep your future bong or pipe experiences clean and pristine, cleaning up regularly is important. But learning how to clean a bong or a pipe can sound a little intimidating. We’ve pulled together this guide on the best way to clean a bong or glass smoking piece below to help you out.

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When Should a Glass Weed Pipe Be Cleaned?

Ideally, it is best to clean your glass pieces after each use because this will make the process a lot simpler to navigate. However, if you are a regular smoker, try to aim to clean your pieces at least once a week at minimum.

How to Clean a Bong

What You’ll Need

• 91-99% isopropyl alcohol
• Coarse rock salt or rice
• Pipe cleaners

1. Ditch the Water

Empty all the dirty water from your bong before you get started cleaning and take the time to dry it out as best you can with a towel. Any remaining water will dilute the alcohol later, which will make it less effective at breaking down the resin clinging to the glass.

2. Fully Disassemble the Bong

Disassemble the bong completely. Remove the mouthpiece, take out the bubbler, and remove the stem and bowl. Some bongs have other removable parts; just be sure the bong is fully broken down so you can clean each piece.

3. Add Alcohol

Pour alcohol into the bong, the more, the better. For the smaller pieces, place them in a small bowl filled with alcohol for a long soak. After adding alcohol, allow the solution to soak for 30 minutes to an hour. If the bong is especially dirty, allow it to soak even longer. Even overnight won’t hurt.

4. Add Salt and Shake

A good coarse rock salt or Epsom salt makes a good abrasive agent for cleaning the interior of a bong. Drop in a few hefty tablespoons while the bong is still filled with alcohol. Shake the bong briskly to move the salt around the interior to knock away the residue on the glass. When you’re satisfied with the results, discard the alcohol and salt solution.

5. Scrub

Use a small scrub brush or toothbrush to clean up any remaining residue on the glass. The best way to clean pipe parts from the mouthpiece, stem, or bubbler is by using a clean pipe cleaner to really get in there and slough away the resinous buildup after a good soak in alcohol. However, you may have to repeat the process a few times to get rid of all the grime.

6. Rinse and Dry

After the full cleaning, wash your bong and all its pieces with warm soapy water and rinse them well. You don’t want any lingering alcohol or other cleaning solutions used while cleaning lingering in your pipe.

How to Clean a Glass Weed Pipe

A standard glass spoon, one-hitter, or chillum tube is a lot smaller and involves fewer parts. Therefore, they can be a lot simpler to keep clean, and a quick after-use cleanup is ideal. You can use the same process for cleaning all glass pieces; isopropyl alcohol, salt, and pipe cleaners will all be good tools to use. However, something like Ooze Resolution Glass Cleaning Wipes can also work well for general cleaning.

The beauty of these smaller pieces is you can also simply prepare a bowl of alcohol and allow the piece to soak for a bit to break down any sticky bits before scrubbing and rinsing. The tough part is, these pieces can also have some small crevices that are a little harder to scrub. Therefore, more frequent cleaning is for the best.

By Ooze

Gel Glass Cleaner | Ooze Resolution

Ooze Resolution Gel Glass Cleaner is engineered to give your glass the best clean on the market. The natural, non-toxic formula easily removes resin and tar from glass bongs, rigs, bowls, tools, hands, and even clothing!

Each 240mL pouch contains a green, reusable gel cleaner that can be used in two ways. Unscrew the cap, pour about 3 ounces of solution into the piece, cover the holes with silicone Res Caps (sold separately), and give it a shake. Depending on how much resin you’re removing, you can pour the gel right back into the top of the pouch for future use!

You can also cut the top of the resealable pouch open, insert a small piece, zip it up and shake it around. Let it sit for a few minutes, and then rinse with warm water to reveal a sparkling piece that’s as clean as the day it was bought! Your wait time may differ depending on how dirty the piece is. Regular use of Ooze Resolution will make for a super quick process each time.

Ooze Resolution cleaning gel is non-toxic and contains no alcohol or abrasives. It is free and clear of VOCs (volatile organic compounds), though we do recommend wearing gloves when using this product. Avoid prolonged contact with the skin to avoid any possible irritation. This product is made in the USA!

Shop for Fine Cannabis and Smoking Accessories at Silver Therapeutics

When you know how to clean glass pipe properly, you’ll never have to worry that your fine flower’s flavor is compromised. At Silver Therapeutics, we have many supplies in-store to help keep your glass clean, as well as a few glass pieces if you need a replacement. Be sure to check out our accessories section on our menu or in any of our dispensaries to pick up your must-haves.

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