If you are using a glass pipe for enjoying a sweet puff then you must clean it properly to enjoy it for a long time. Here are 03 simple methods to clean a glass sweet puff pipe.
1st method – Clean by using alcohol
Step 1: Remove any filth that is seen loose from the pipe
Hold the sweet puff pipe upside down and then tap gently on top of it to remove any loose particles that are dangling from the pipe. You can even use a mechanical pencil, pipe cleaner, cotton swab, needle or any thin or pointed object to remove large resin bits that can be easily extricated from the sweet puff Australia pipe.
Step 2: Fill a plastic bag which is sealable with isopropyl or rubbing alcohol
Use 91% concentrated isopropyl to clean the glass pipe. It is much better than a 71% watered down solution of alcohol. Submerge the pipe into it and alcohol will clean the resin and tar because of its property to break down these substances.
Step 3: Add some salt to the plastic bag
Adding salt serves as an abrasive sponge for the pipe and scrubs away resin in places that are hard to reach using a sponge or brush. It is best to use coarse or Kosher salt.
Step 4: Shake the pipe
When you place the pipe inside the plastic bag, make sure to shake it for 1-2 minutes so that the salt and alcohol reaches inside areas of the pipe. The pipe should appear visibly clean.
Step 5: Soak for some hours
If your pipe is very dirty then add some fresh isopropyl and let it remain submerged for a few hours and then shake it again. If you are using 71% concentrated isopropyl then use more salt.
Step 6: Rinse the pipe
Once you remove all alcohol and salt from the pipe then discard the remaining things into the toilet.
2nd method – Clean by using boiling water
Step 1: Remove protracted gunk or ash
Do a basic cleaning by knocking loose resin using a cotton swab. This will dislodge large gunk particles too. Do not use cold water to clean sweet puff online pipe.
Step 2: Boil water
Boil water which is enough to cover up the entire pipe. The pipe should be submerged at least 3-4 inches for better effect.
Step 3: Submerge the pipe
Now put the pipe in the boiling water and make sure that the pipe does not remain in the hot pan for long as it may crack.
Step 4: Let the pipe remain in simmering water
Stop the heat and check if the pipe is having some residue left. Then let it simmer for 20-30 minutes.
Step 5: Remove excess residue
Clean excess residue using a pipe cleaner or a cotton swab. If there are water stains then soak the pipe in a mixture of 2-3 tbsp of clean water and lemon juice. Remove and allow it to dry.
3rd method – Clean by using an alternate cleaning solution
Step 1: Make use of cleaning tablets
Keep your pipe on the bottom of a Tupperware and add hot water to cover the top. Add 2-3 denture tablets and allow them to sit and soak. Let it remain for 30 minutes. You can use other domestic ingredients such as baking soda and vinegar, salt and vinegar and sand and water too.
Step 2: Try specialty cleaning solutions
Use products such as formula 420 and simple green that can be used to clean the pipe resins. But they can be expensive.
Step 3: Freeze the pipe
Keep the pipe frozen to harden and dry the resin and they will be easy to be dislodged. Keep for around 30 minutes and then remove the resin using thin and sharp objects.
The glass pipe should be cleaned at least once a week for at least five minutes by rinsing or soaking the pipe in some isopropyl solution. This will give you some regular cleaning and will save your time when you do deep cleaning or overnight soakings. Regular maintenance can increase the lifespan of the sweet puff pipe and make it more durable. Make sure to handle the glass pipe with care so that it does not get cracked and lose its beauty.
