Das Reinigen einer Glaspfeife.

Cleaning a glass pipe.

I rinse my GRAV spoon with hot water every evening. That's usually enough. But even with a spoon there are a few places that need a little more love.

Here are a few suggestions on how to make your favorite glass pipe crystal clear again.

Preparation:

  • Disassemble the pipe: In most cases, the pipe can be disassembled into several parts, such as the bowl, mouthpiece and chillum.
  • Closure: Close all openings of the pipe with something, such as a cork or cotton wool, to prevent the cleaning solution from spilling.

Cleaning methods:

1. Isopropyl alcohol and salt:

  • Mixture: Fill a container with isopropyl alcohol (at least 70%, more is better) and add some salt.
  • Soaking: Place the disassembled pipe into the mixture and let it soak for at least 30 minutes.
  • Shake: Close the container and shake it vigorously to loosen the deposits.
  • Rinse: Rinse the pipe parts with warm water to remove the alcohol and salt.
  • Dry: Allow the pipe to dry completely before reassembling.

2. Baking soda and vinegar:

  • Mixture: Make a mixture of baking soda and vinegar. The amount depends on the size of the pipe.
  • Soaking: Place the disassembled pipe into the mixture and let it soak for at least 15 minutes.
  • Brush: Use a pipe brush to loosen the deposits.
  • Rinse: Rinse the pipe parts with warm water to remove the baking soda-vinegar mixture.
  • Dry: Allow the pipe to dry completely before reassembling.

3. Dishwashing liquid:

  • Disassemble: Disassemble the pipe as described above.
  • dishwashing detergent: Fill a container with warm water and add some dishwashing liquid.
  • Soaking: Place the disassembled pipe in the dish soap mixture and let it soak for 10-15 minutes.
  • Brush: Use a pipe brush to loosen the deposits.
  • Rinse: Rinse the pipe parts with warm water to remove the detergent.
  • Dry: Allow the pipe to dry completely before reassembling.

Additional tips:

  • Pipe cleaners: Use pipe cleaners to clean the holes of the pipe.
  • Ice cubes: Add ice cubes to the cleaning solution to improve cleaning.
  • Constipation: If the pipe is clogged, you can try to clear it with a straw or needle.
  • Regular cleaning: Clean your pipe regularly to avoid stubborn deposits.

A notice:

  • Do not use harsh cleaning agents such as bleach or acetone as these may damage the glass pipe.
  • Be careful when cleaning the pipe to avoid breaking the glass.

With these tips your glass pipe should look like new again and taste delicious!

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