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How to Prevent Your Glass Bong from Getting Clogged or Dirty with Resin or Ash

July 11, 2023July 11, 2023 Daniel PaxtonDaniel Paxton 0 Comments 4:21 pm
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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 harsher, dulling the flavor of your smoke, and exposing you to mold and bacteria. Not to mention, it looks unsightly and smells 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 with resin or ash, 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 in it after every smoke session. This will prevent the water from becoming stale and full of tar and debris. Stale water can also harbor mold and bacteria, which can cause respiratory infections and other health problems.

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. Screens and filters are cheap and easy to find at any head shop or online store.

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. Overpacking the bowl can also cause combustion, which produces more tar and smoke than vaporization.

How to Clean Your Glass Bong

Even if you follow the tips above, your glass bong will eventually get dirty and need a thorough cleaning. You should deep clean your bong roughly once a week to ensure you get the safest, best tasting smoke. Here are some methods you can use to clean your glass bong:

Method 1: Alcohol and Salt

This is one of the most popular and effective methods of cleaning a glass bong. You will need:

  • Isopropyl alcohol (90% is better than 70%)
  • Coarse salt (such as kosher salt or sea salt)
  • A resealable plastic bag (for smaller parts)
  • Cotton swabs or pipe cleaners (for hard-to-reach areas)

To clean your glass bong with alcohol and salt, follow these steps:

  1. Disassemble the bong and remove the bowl and downstream.
  2. Place the bowl and downstream in a plastic bag filled with rubbing alcohol and coarse salt.
  3. Shake the bag and let it soak for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Pour rubbing alcohol and coarse salt into the bong and shake it up.
  5. Rinse the bong and its parts with hot water and let them dry.

If there are any large chunks of resin that you can easily reach, simply knock them off with gentle scrubbing before soaking. For smaller pieces with tough stains, you can freeze them for 30 minutes before soaking. This will loosen up chunks of resin and make them easier to knock off.

Method 2: Lemon Juice and Boiling Water

This is another standard method of cleaning a glass bong without alcohol. You will need:

  • Lemon juice (fresh or bottled)
  • Boiling water (purified or filtered)
  • A large pot (for boiling water)
  • A tongs (for handling hot glass)

To clean your glass bong with lemon juice and boiling water, follow these steps:

  1. Disassemble the bong and remove the bowl and downstream.
  2. Squeeze some lemon juice into the bowl and downstream and let them sit for a few minutes.
  3. Boil some water in a large pot.
  4. Carefully place the bowl and downstream into the boiling water using tongs.
  5. Let them boil for 10-15 minutes or until clean.
  6. Carefully remove them from the water using tongs and let them dry.
  7. Pour some lemon juice into the bong and swirl it around.
  8. Pour some boiling water into the bong and shake it up.
  9. Rinse the bong with hot water and let it dry.

Be careful not to use hot water on a cold piece, as this can cause it to shatter. If your piece is cold, start with lukewarm water and slowly raise the temperature. You can also use vinegar instead of lemon juice, as both are acidic and can dissolve resin.

Conclusion

Cleaning your glass bong is not only good for your health, but also for your enjoyment. A clean bong will deliver smoother, tastier, and more potent hits. By following the tips and methods in this blog post, you can prevent your glass bong from getting clogged or dirty with resin or ash, and clean it easily when it does. Happy smoking!

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