How to Clean a Pipe: 5 Hacks for Making Your Pipe Cleaner How to Clean a Pipe: 5 Hacks for Making Your Pipe Cleaner mashoid.com Written by David You know that feeling.You reach for your pipe after a long day, hoping to have a relaxing puff as the evening winds down.But it’s dirty. Again. It might be just a bit of unpleasant resin. It could be so clogged you can’t even pull through it.Either way, it’s time to clean your pipe. At this point, you can’t just push the nearest long, thin object through the stem. You’ve got to get down and dirty.There’s a lot of information on the best ways to clean your pipe out there. It can get pretty confusing. That’s why we’ve compiled this list of 5 pipe-cleaning hacks you’ve just got to try. Quick Navigation How to Clean a Pipe with Pipe CleanersHow to Clean a Pipe with WaterHow to Clean a Pipe with AlcoholHow to Clean a Pipe with a Natural SolutionHow to Clean a Pipe with Basic Care and MaintenanceCleaning Your Pipe Means a Better Smoking Experience How to Clean a Pipe with Pipe Cleaners Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Pin it! Pipe cleaners are one of the most useful tools around for pipe-cleaning. That’s what they’re made for.Buy a pack of pipe cleaners online and you’re ready to go. Glass Since a glass pipe usually doesn’t come apart, just insert the pipe cleaner through the stem. Gently rub it around to remove resin, bending it to work around the bowl. You can also use the pipe cleaner to brush around the bowl, removing excess debris. Wood Emulate how you would clean a glass bowl but remove the stem from the bowl and clean them separately. How to Clean a Pipe with Water Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Pin it! Water has been our go-to cleaning material since we rose up on two legs.There’s a reason for that. Water is earth’s natural cleaning system. It washes away worries, cares and dirt. Not to mention resin, ash and pipe-related debris.In order to clean a glass or wooden pipe, you’ll need to use hot water. That’s because hot water has molecules which move at a faster rate than cool water, so it cleans faster than cool water.That being said, glass and wooden pipes are not created equal. Though each has its merits, we’ll focus just on how to clean them. Glass Use boiling water for glass pipes. Simply heat up a pan on the stove and wait until the water is simmering slightly. Then gently lower your pipe in.Use tongs to carefully submerge your glass and make sure it doesn’t break on the bottom.You’ll have to check it every 15 minutes or so to see if it’s done. The dirtier it is, the longer it will take. Wood A wooden pipe is whole different animal. You don’t want to boil a wooden pipe, as that may cause it to warp. However, you can soak it in warm water with salt. The salt acts as an agitator, removing resin and dirt. How to Clean a Pipe with Alcohol Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Pin it! Isopropyl Alcohol is common and versatile substance. This cleaning solution (also known as rubbing alcohol) can be used for everything, from wiping off boo-boos to cleaning your pipe. Glass Submerge your glass pipe in a plastic bag full of rubbing alcohol. Put in a tablespoon of salt as an agitator. Shake the bag around, manipulating it to get the salt inside.After a few minutes, your pipe should be clean and shiny. Wood For the best results, do not soak your wood pipe in alcohol. Smoking Pipes recommends taking the stem and bowl apart, then using a pipe cleaner dipped in alcohol to get the best results. How to Clean a Pipe with a Natural Solution Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Pin it! Many people want to avoid using chemicals. But sometimes pipes are so dirty that water and salt alone will not work to take off debris.What can you use in this case? Thrillist recommends using water, baking soda and vinegar. These products are very safe and all-natural.For this method, glass and wood pipes can be cleaned in the same manner. Put your pipe in a large bowl, then cover it with a good pile of baking soda. Pour vinegar on top of it, and watch the magic happen!In 10 or 15 minutes, your pipe will be squeaky clean. You won’t have to worry about the chemicals, either.How to Clean a Pipe with Basic Care and Maintenance Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Pin it! Do you know the ultimate secret to pipe-cleaning?It’s proper care and maintenance of your pipe. You can achieve this little by little with every use. It will majorly cut down on the amount of time you have to spend cleaning your pipe.The Gentleman's Gazette recommends buying materials like pipe cleaners, alcohol, and scraping tools. Use pipe cleaners after every smoke to ensure that resin doesn’t build up.Make sure you read up on proper smoking techniques and learn about what you should and shouldn’t do. Improper technique can go a long way towards clogging an otherwise good bowl!Cleaning Your Pipe Means a Better Smoking ExperienceRemember, a good tobacco deserves a clean pipe. And clean pipes make for a happy and relaxing smoke. Follow these 5 hacks to elevate your smoking experience today! Share On FacebookShare On TwitterPin it! Share On FacebookShare On TwitterPin it! The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest Posts Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Pin it! Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Pin it! David Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Pin it! Share On Facebook Share On Twitter Pin it! Latest posts by David (see all) How to Clean a Pipe: 5 Hacks for Making Your Pipe Cleaner - September 14, 2018 Fade Haircut Styling for Modern Men: What You Need to Know - February 23, 2016 - July 10, 2015