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Are you smoking from a dirty bong?
Not only do clean bongs look better, they also hit better. Resin build-up in your bong impacts the flavor and quality of your smoke, and if it’s been a while since you cleaned your piece, you may be surprised by the difference a clean bong makes.
But cleaning your bong regularly isn’t just good for aesthetics – it’s also better for your lungs. Resin build-up in a moist bong provides an ideal environment for bacteria, mold, and fungi to form, and inhaling these can cause serious health issues. In addition to changing the water in between smoke sessions, your bong should be cleaned regularly to reduce this risk. Clean your bong weekly, when there’s resin build up, or if there’s particles floating in the water.
You can make your own bong cleaner out of isopropyl alcohol and other household items, but this method can be intensive, and won’t be as effective for bongs with a lot of buildup or old resin. Using a specially formulated bong cleaner can make it faster and easier to get your glass sparkling again.
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Cleans in under 60 seconds
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No smell or aftertaste
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Works on glass and metal pieces
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24 cotton swabs loaded with isopropyl alcohol
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Travel sized case makes it easy to take on-the-go
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Perfect for spot treating and small glass pieces
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No shaking or scrubbing needed
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Cleans in minutes
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Works well for all glass pipes
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Stoner favorite bong cleaner
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Works on glass, Pyrex, ceramic and metal
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Cleans in 60 seconds
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Water replacement
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Stops resin build-up
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Non-toxic with all natural ingredients
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Biodegradable formula
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Non-abrasive solution with on acetone or salts
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Works well for delicate glass, ceramic, quartz, and silicone
6 best bong cleaners for 2022
Orange Chronic Glass Cleaner
- Cleans in under 60 seconds
- No smell or aftertaste
- Works on glass and metal pieces
What it’s good for: all water pipes, someone looking for a cleaner without harsh chemicals.
Price: $9
If you want a bong cleaner with earth-friendly ingredients that works quickly and doesn’t leave an odor behind, Orange Chronic is exactly what you’re looking for. Orange Chronic works in under 60 seconds, with no shaking necessary. Just pour the liquid into your bong and swirl to dislodge large particles. Rinse with hot water and enjoy your freshly cleaned piece.
Dr. Dabber Iso-Snaps Cleaning Swabs
- 24 cotton swabs loaded with isopropyl alcohol
- Travel sized case makes it easy to take on-the-go
- Perfect for spot treating and small glass pieces
What it’s good for: small glass bongs and spot cleaning
Price: $9.99
If you don’t need to soak your entire bong, but just want to treat certain areas, these Q-tips fit the bill. Each swab is loaded with isopropyl alcohol that’s dispersed with just a snap (like a glow stick) so you can reach in and clean all the hard-to-reach places. With 24 swabs per pack, it’s easy to stay on top of keeping your bong clean.
Bong Blaster Powder Can
- No shaking or scrubbing needed
- Works in minutes
- Works well for all glass pipes
What it’s good for: Large bongs, pieces with old resin, and people who can’t shake heavy bongs.
Price: $10.49
Forget using your bong like a shake-weight – this bong cleaning powder from Bong Blaster does all the hard work for you. Use 1-2 teaspoons (depending on how dirty your bong is) and combine with hot water until the bong is completely full. Let it sit for a few minutes and then rise with hot water to reveal a sparkling clean bong!
Formula 420 Original Glass Cleaner
- Stoner favorite bong cleaner
- Works on glass, Pyrex, ceramic and metal
- Cleans in 60 seconds
What it’s good for: all water pipes, pieces with old resin
Price: $12.95
Formula 420 is a stoner-favorite bong cleaner that works quickly. Just pour the cleaner into the bong, shake for up to a minute and rinse for a sparkling clean bong that rips like new. Formula 420 works well on glass, Pyrex, metal and ceramic.
Piece Water Bong Water Replacement
- Water replacement
- Stops resin build up
- Non-toxic with all natural ingredients
What it’s good for: all water pipes
Price: $15.99
What if you never had to clean your bong again? Piece Water is a water replacement for bongs and other water pipes that’s specially formulated to keep resin from building up in the first place, so you never have to scrub or soak again. Best of all, it’s made with non-toxic ingredients that won’t change the taste or odor of your hits.
Grandmaster Smoke Biodegradable Cleaning Solution
- Biodegradable formula
- Non-abrasive solution without acetone or salts
- Works well for delicate glass, ceramic, quartz, and silicone
What it’s good for: small or delicate glass pieces, someone looking for a cleaner without harsh chemicals.
Price: $16.99
If you’re looking for a cleaning solution without harsh chemicals or strong abrasion, reach for the Grandmaster Smoke Cleaning Solution. It’s not made with acetone or filler salts, so it works gently on even the most delicate pieces. Submerge your bong in a container filled with Grandmaster Smoke and wait 30-60 minutes. Swirl to dislodge particles and rinse with hot water.
How to clean a bong
There are many different methods and anecdotal remedies you can use to get your bong sparkling clean again, and ultimately the choice comes down to what’s easiest for you.
How to clean your bong with isopropyl alcohol and salt
This is perhaps the most famous homemade bong cleaning solution. Use the highest percentage isopropyl alcohol you can find (70 – 90%) and a very coarse salt, like rock salt or Epsom salt.
First, disassemble your bong and rinse everything with warm water. Add up to ½ c of salt to your bong and then the alcohol. Cover the holes and shake vigorously for five minutes. Rinse with warm water and repeat if needed.
How to clean your bong with vinegar and baking soda
Disassemble the bong and rinse everything with warm water. Fill the base of your bong with white vinegar and add 1-2 teaspoons of baking soda. Cover the holes at the mouthpiece and down stem and shake vigorously. Rinse with warm water when the vinegar has turned brown, and repeat if still dirty.
Soak the bowl and any other detachable parts in a ziplock bag of baking soda and vinegar for up to an hour.
How to clean your bong with boiling water
Bring a pot of water to boil. The pot will need to be large enough to hold your bong and you’ll need enough water to cover the piece completely. Once boiling, reduce to a simmer and submerge your bong for 30 minutes. Drain the water and use pipe cleaners to remove any remaining build-up.
This cleaning process requires a balance – if there isn’t enough water in the pot, or it’s too hot, your bong could crack. But if it’s not warm enough, it won’t work.
How to clean your bong with water and lemon
Juice 1 – 2 large lemons, separating the seeds, and bring a pot of water to boil. Add the lemon juice and the water to the bong, covering the resin build up. Cover the holes and shake vigorously. Let it sit for 5 minutes and rinse with warm water.
Bottom line
Smoking from a cleaning bong is better all around – for your lungs, the quality of your hits, and the flavor of your weed. It’s also good stoner manners – who wants to smoke out of someone’s resin-filled bong?
Whether you prefer using household items to clean your bong or a specially-formulated cleaner to get it sparkling in minutes, this is the sign you’ve been waiting for – clean your bong!
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