What is how to clean a bong?

Cleaning your bong is essential for optimal flavor and hygiene. Here's a guide:

1. Gather your supplies: You'll need:

   • Isopropyl Alcohol (91% or higher) - The higher the percentage, the better it will dissolve resin.
   • Coarse Salt (Epsom, Rock, or Sea Salt) - Acts as an abrasive cleaner.
   • Warm water
   • Pipe Cleaners, cotton swabs, or brushes - For scrubbing hard-to-reach areas.
   • Rubber Stoppers or plastic wrap and rubber bands - To seal openings.
   • Gloves (optional)

2. Disassemble and Rinse: Carefully take apart your bong, removing the bowl and downstem. Rinse all pieces with warm water to remove loose debris.

3. The Alcohol and Salt Soak:

   • Place the bong, bowl, and downstem into a container or sink.
   • Pour Isopropyl Alcohol into the bong, enough to cover the dirty areas. Add a generous amount of Coarse Salt.
   • For the bowl and downstem, place them in a separate container with Isopropyl Alcohol and Salt.
   • Seal all openings with rubber stoppers or plastic wrap and rubber bands.

4. Shake and Agitate: Gently shake the bong vigorously for several minutes. This helps the alcohol and salt scrub away the resin. Do the same for the bowl and downstem.

5. Scrub and Detail:

   • Use pipe cleaners, cotton swabs, or brushes to scrub any stubborn resin buildup, especially in hard-to-reach areas like the downstem and mouthpiece.

6. Rinse Thoroughly: Rinse all parts extremely well with warm water until all traces of alcohol and salt are gone. Any residual alcohol can be harmful.

7. Air Dry: Allow all pieces to air dry completely before reassembling and using. This prevents mold growth.

Tips for Tough Resin:

• Microwave Alcohol (CAREFULLY!): Heat the isopropyl alcohol in the microwave for a very short amount of time (10-15 seconds MAX - BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL AS ALCOHOL IS FLAMMABLE). Warm alcohol works better. Never microwave the alcohol in the bong itself or in a sealed container.
• Soak Overnight: For heavily soiled bongs, let the alcohol and salt mixture soak overnight.
• Specialized Bong Cleaners: Consider using a commercially available bong cleaner if alcohol and salt aren't doing the trick.

Frequency: Clean your bong regularly, ideally every 1-2 days of use, to prevent buildup and ensure the best smoking experience.