It is important that when using the glass water bong, it is well cleaned as it is known to have many health risks if not well cleaned. Cannabis consumers get unpleasant tastes, smoke, and even harm their equipment when a bong is not clean. Luckily there are some natural methods to get around cleaning the glass water bong and these are the recommended home remedies. Below are some of the best techniques to use when cleaning your bong to ensure it remains shining clean and ready to use.
1. Vinegar and Water Solution
Probably the most used and efficient way of cleaning a glass water bong is to use a solution of water and vinegar. Measure all night and add an equal solution of white vinegar and water into the bong and leave it for a few hours or overnight. The vinegar also contains an element that can dissolve any dirt and any other residue that might be on the stovetop. If you have tasted vinegar after washing the bong, you can rinse it once more using warm water.
2. Baking Soda and Water Paste
An additional common and non-hazardous technique used in cleaning bongs is by using baking soda and water. The preparation of the poultice involves equal measures of baking soda and water, one tablespoon of which should be mixed with two tablespoons of the latter to form a paste. When with the paste, spread it on the inside of the bong, particularly on the places being covered with water, and leave it for nearly sixty minutes. The baking soda will blend well with the paste to provide an extra boost when removing any deposits and stains. After the paste has been allowed to sit on the bong for about ten minutes, thoroughly wash the bong and all its parts with warm water to eliminate all the paste as well as other remnant substances.
3. Lemon Juice and Salt
However, if you want a natural way of cleaning your bong and being environmentally conscious too, dip a cloth in lemon juice and salt then wipe your bong. Squeeze the juice of half a lemon directly into the bong for an enhanced and fresh flavor of bongs. Next, you can add some salt to the bong and keep the water inside for one hour. The use of lemon juice also comes as a bonus because the acid in it will dissolve any deposits that may be left on the face while the salt aids in rubbing out any stains that may still be evident. Wash the bong with warm water to help remove residues of lemon juice and salt at the bottom of the bong.
4. Hydrogen Peroxide
There is another strong cleaning product that I also recommend using and it is hydrogen peroxide that you can use to clean your glass water bong. Pour enough hydrogen peroxide into the bong to fill it to a level that can sit for several hours or preferably overnight. The peroxide you will apply has oxidizing properties which will effectively decompose any of the residuals and stains. Once wrapped in the foil, you have to take the bong and rinse it with warm water in order to wash off any traces of peroxide taste.
5. Borax and Water Solution
Borax is a natural mineral that may be used to disinfect and clean the bong by following the above instructions. In the preparation of the solution, mix one tablespoonful of borax in two cups of water. Pour the liquid into the bong and allow it to stand for quite some time or even for the night. The borax will help clean the bong by removing any residual material and stains and some type of disinfectant. Scrape every part of the bong with a blunt object and then wash it with warm water and soap to remove the borax solution.
6. Dish Soap and Warm Water
If you want to use a more conventional approach to cleaning, then using dish soap and warm water on the bong bowl should suffice. In a standalone container, pour warm water and a small quantity of dishwashing soap into the bong. Clean the desired shield gently using a soft wiping cloth or brush to remove the rest of the deposits and dirt. Hold the bong under warm water to wash it and ensure that any soap in the bong is washed out.
7. Steam Cleaning
Another efficient way of cleaning a glass water bong is by steaming cleaning the bong. The first step involves heating a pot of water by boiling it. Position the bong on top of the pot, the steam will rise through to the bong and offer a chance to remove all deposits and stains on the walls of the stem. It is always important to use a soft cloth or brush and wash off any excess and dirt stains on the surface. Subsequently, wash the bong with warm water allowing the bong to dry out in order to remove any traces of steam.
8. Baking Soda and Vinegar Paste
Another way to go deep into cleaning is through using baking soda and vinegar that can be mixed to make a paste. After cleaning the inside of the bong, spread the paste on the interior section and allow it to dry for several hours or for the whole night. Using the vinegar will get rid of hard water stains as is very acidic and might dissolve any remaining dirt while the baking soda will assist in removing any deposits that the vinegar might not reach. Wash the bong with warm water to wash off any remaining paste and debris from the cleaning yet make sure not to let the bong air dry.
9. Lemon Juice and Baking Soda
Another natural technique that you can apply to clean a bong without the use of chemicals involves a mix of lemon juice and baking soda. Take a lemon and cut it in half and then squash the two halves in order to extract the juice and add the juice extracted to the bong. Next, pour some baking soda into the bong and it is recommended that you leave it to rest for not less than one hour. This ought to be done with concentration since the lemon juice has an acid content which would help peel off any stain deposited on the walls while the baking soda is very fundamental in scraping any remaining stain. Wash the bong will warm water now for any remaining traces of both lemon juice and baking soda will have been washed away.
Ultrasonic Cleaner:
Take water and add dish soap to the water and the cleaner will help in the advanced cleaning of any object. Leave the bong on the cleaner for some time, up to about five minutes, so that the ultrasonic waves may dissolve and eliminate any deposits and dirt. Lastly, remove all soap scum and wash with warm water to ensure that the tub is clean and dry.
Conclusion:
If you follow these effortless and efficient home remedies, you can be sure your glass water bong can be clean to use next time. To sum up, always ensure that you make a very good clean up of the bong and also make sure that you rinse it properly after cleaning so that you can be able to use your device of bong in the best way that is possible.