How to clean a glass pipe

Cleaning a glass pipe can be tricky, as it has to be done with a lot of care. Glass is brittle and the possibility of the glass pipe breaking always looms large whenever you try to clean it. Cleaning a glass pipe can be done in a few simple ways and we will look at two simple methods in detail.

Method 1 – Using rubbing alcohol

Requirements

  • Rubbing alcohol
  • Plastic re-sealable bag
  • Cotton swab or pipe cleaner

Instructions

  1. Before you start the cleaning process, remove any excess material that may be present in the pipe.
  2. Gently tap on the pipe while holding it upside down to remove excess material in the pipe.
  3. Take a plastic re-sealable bag and fill it will rubbing alcohol.
  4. Place the pipe in the plastic bag and ensure that the pipe is completely submerged in the rubbing alcohol.
  5. Leave the pipe in the plastic bag overnight or for 8 to 10 hours
  6. Remove the glass pipe from the plastic bag and rinse it thoroughly with cold water.
  7. Use a cotton swab or pipe cleaner to remove excess residue that may be present in the pipe.
  8. Allow the pipe to dry completely before you start to use it again.

 Method 2 – Using boiling water

Requirements

  • A pot for boiling water
  • Cotton swab or pipe cleaner

Instructions

  1. Fill the pot with water and place it on a stove. Bring the water in the pot to boil and then put the flame in simmer.
  2. Remove excess material from the pipe by gently tapping on it while holding it upside down.
  3. Place the glass pipe in the pot of boiling water. Ensure that the pipe is submerged completely in the water.
  4. Before you place the glass pipe in boiling water, warm it up by rubbing on it with your hands. If you put a cold pipe into boiling water, it can shatter.
  5. Let the glass pipe soak for about 20 to 30 minutes and then remove it from the pot.
  6. Use a pipe cleaner or cotton swab to clean the excess residue and let the glass pipe to dry out before using it.
  7. This method can fill your kitchen or house with a strong odor. Therefore, think twice before you use this method.
  8. Make sure you clean the pot used for boiling the pipe properly before using it for cooking.
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