{"id":2270,"date":"2020-08-31T23:10:48","date_gmt":"2020-08-31T23:10:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/?p=2270"},"modified":"2026-02-22T14:15:57","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T14:15:57","slug":"how-to-clean-a-pipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/products-and-how-to-consume\/how-to-clean-a-pipe","title":{"rendered":"How to clean a pipe"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div>\n<p>Compared to whole flower vaporizers and intricately designed bongs, pipes may seem like ancient smoking devices, in large part because they are. But pipes are also a perennial favorite thanks to their widespread availability, affordability, ease of use, and range of styles. Pipes are equal parts old school and new school and no smoker's arsenal is complete without one.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wmaps.app.link\/content-learn-evergreen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em><strong>Clean pipes call for clean weed. Find it on the Weedmaps app<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-image \">\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-232_Advent-Calendar_Glass-Pipe_014_4x5.jpg?ssl=1\" data-modal-open=\"lightbox_505\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-232_Advent-Calendar_Glass-Pipe_014_4x5.jpg?fit=640%2C360&ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-232_Advent-Calendar_Glass-Pipe_014_4x5.jpg?w=1600&ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-232_Advent-Calendar_Glass-Pipe_014_4x5.jpg?resize=300%2C169&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-232_Advent-Calendar_Glass-Pipe_014_4x5.jpg?resize=768%2C432&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-232_Advent-Calendar_Glass-Pipe_014_4x5.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-232_Advent-Calendar_Glass-Pipe_014_4x5.jpg?w=1280&ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 768px) 476px, (min-width: 1218px) 772px, 100vw\" alt=\"Hands holding a Weedmaps branded glass pipe.\" title=\"Click to see a larger version of the image\">\n\t\t\t<\/a><cite>Photo by: Gina Coleman\/Weedmaps<\/cite><figcaption>Pipes are equal parts old school and new school and no smoker's arsenal is complete without one.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\t\t\t<div id=\"lightbox_505\" data-modal data-modal-hide-heading data-modal-manual-close hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<h2>Image lightbox<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-232_Advent-Calendar_Glass-Pipe_014_4x5.jpg?fit=640%2C360&ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-232_Advent-Calendar_Glass-Pipe_014_4x5.jpg?w=1600&ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-232_Advent-Calendar_Glass-Pipe_014_4x5.jpg?resize=300%2C169&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-232_Advent-Calendar_Glass-Pipe_014_4x5.jpg?resize=768%2C432&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-232_Advent-Calendar_Glass-Pipe_014_4x5.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CRTV-232_Advent-Calendar_Glass-Pipe_014_4x5.jpg?w=1280&ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"100vw\" alt=\"Hands holding a Weedmaps branded glass pipe.\">\n\t\t\t\t<button role=\"button\" class=\"a11y-modal__close-btn\" data-modal-close-btn>\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M13.414 12l4.293 4.293a1 1 0 01-1.414 1.414L12 13.414l-4.293 4.293a1 1 0 11-1.414-1.414L10.586 12 6.293 7.707a1 1 0 011.414-1.414L12 10.586l4.293-4.293a1 1 0 011.414 1.414L13.414 12z\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The most important and, let's face it, annoying part of pipe ownership is cleaning it. Without regular cleaning, pipes build up residue that leads to clogging and negatively affects smoke flavor. For an optimal smoking experience, it's important to clean your pipe regularly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below you'll learn how to clean a glass or ceramic pipe for better performance, smoke purity, and longevity. If you have a corn cob pipe you're looking to clean, this isn't the guide for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wm-article-table-of-contents-header\" id=\"what-youll-need\">\n\tWhat you&#039;ll need<\/h2>\n\n\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-image \">\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/CRTV-5750_How-To-Clean-Pipe-Materials.jpg?ssl=1\" data-modal-open=\"lightbox_4590\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/CRTV-5750_How-To-Clean-Pipe-Materials.jpg?fit=640%2C360&ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/CRTV-5750_How-To-Clean-Pipe-Materials.jpg?w=1600&ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/CRTV-5750_How-To-Clean-Pipe-Materials.jpg?resize=300%2C169&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/CRTV-5750_How-To-Clean-Pipe-Materials.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/CRTV-5750_How-To-Clean-Pipe-Materials.jpg?resize=768%2C432&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/CRTV-5750_How-To-Clean-Pipe-Materials.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/CRTV-5750_How-To-Clean-Pipe-Materials.jpg?resize=1080%2C608&ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/CRTV-5750_How-To-Clean-Pipe-Materials.jpg?w=1280&ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 768px) 476px, (min-width: 1218px) 772px, 100vw\" alt=\"\" title=\"Click to see a larger version of the image\">\n\t\t\t<\/a><\/figure>\t\t\t<div id=\"lightbox_4590\" data-modal data-modal-hide-heading data-modal-manual-close hidden>\n\t\t\t\t<h2>Image lightbox<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/CRTV-5750_How-To-Clean-Pipe-Materials.jpg?fit=640%2C360&ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/CRTV-5750_How-To-Clean-Pipe-Materials.jpg?w=1600&ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/CRTV-5750_How-To-Clean-Pipe-Materials.jpg?resize=300%2C169&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/CRTV-5750_How-To-Clean-Pipe-Materials.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/CRTV-5750_How-To-Clean-Pipe-Materials.jpg?resize=768%2C432&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/CRTV-5750_How-To-Clean-Pipe-Materials.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/CRTV-5750_How-To-Clean-Pipe-Materials.jpg?resize=1080%2C608&ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/CRTV-5750_How-To-Clean-Pipe-Materials.jpg?w=1280&ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"100vw\" alt=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t<button role=\"button\" class=\"a11y-modal__close-btn\" data-modal-close-btn>\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M13.414 12l4.293 4.293a1 1 0 01-1.414 1.414L12 13.414l-4.293 4.293a1 1 0 11-1.414-1.414L10.586 12 6.293 7.707a1 1 0 011.414-1.414L12 10.586l4.293-4.293a1 1 0 011.414 1.414L13.414 12z\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Before you begin cleaning your pipe, gather the following materials:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A sealable plastic bag<\/li><li>Paper clip<\/li><li>99% Isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol)<\/li><li>Table salt (sodium chloride) or epsom salt (magnesium sulfate)<\/li><li>Dish soap<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wm-article-table-of-contents-header\" id=\"how-to-clean-a-pipe-step-by-step\">\n\tHow to clean a pipe step-by-step<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-how-to wp-block-yoast-how-to-block\"><p class=\"schema-how-to-total-time\"><span class=\"schema-how-to-duration-time-text\">Time needed:&nbsp;<\/span>12 hours and 10 minutes<\/p><p class=\"schema-how-to-description\">Now that you have what you need to adequately clean a pipe, follow the steps below and know that practice makes perfect.<\/p> <ol class=\"schema-how-to-steps\"><li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1647286300077\"><strong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Place the pipe in a sealable plastic bag with alcohol<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">Shake out any remaining bits of flower from the bowl of the pipe. Then carefully place the pipe in a sealable plastic bag and fill it with rubbing alcohol until the entire pipe is submerged. If you don't have a baggie on hand, you can also use a small sealable container. Just be aware you'll have to let it soak for longer in a sealed container since you won't be able to shake the pipe in the cleaning solution like you can with a bag.\u00a0<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" class=\"wp-image-4591\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CRTV-5750_How-To-Clean-Pipe-2a.jpg?resize=640%2C360&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"max-width:100%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CRTV-5750_How-To-Clean-Pipe-2a.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CRTV-5750_How-To-Clean-Pipe-2a.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CRTV-5750_How-To-Clean-Pipe-2a.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CRTV-5750_How-To-Clean-Pipe-2a.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CRTV-5750_How-To-Clean-Pipe-2a.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CRTV-5750_How-To-Clean-Pipe-2a.jpg?resize=1080%2C608&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CRTV-5750_How-To-Clean-Pipe-2a.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p> <\/li><li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1647286755990\"><strong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Add a teaspoon of salt<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">Add a teaspoon of coarse salt. The salt will act as a scrubber or sponge on the resin in areas where an actual sponge or brush can't reach it. Work the salt into the pipe as much as possible to ensure it's fully doing the work of deep cleaning.\u00a0<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" class=\"wp-image-4593\" style=\"max-width:100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CRTV-5750_How-To-Clean-Pipe-2b.jpg?resize=640%2C360&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CRTV-5750_How-To-Clean-Pipe-2b.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CRTV-5750_How-To-Clean-Pipe-2b.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CRTV-5750_How-To-Clean-Pipe-2b.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CRTV-5750_How-To-Clean-Pipe-2b.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CRTV-5750_How-To-Clean-Pipe-2b.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CRTV-5750_How-To-Clean-Pipe-2b.jpg?resize=1080%2C608&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CRTV-5750_How-To-Clean-Pipe-2b.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p> <\/li><li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1647286364256\"><strong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Let the pipe soak<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">Leave the pipe to soak in the bag or container for about 12 hours. This will give the alcohol enough time to dissolve most of the resin.\u00a0<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" class=\"wp-image-4596\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CRTV-5750_How-To-Clean-Pipe-1b.jpg?resize=640%2C360&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"max-width:100%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CRTV-5750_How-To-Clean-Pipe-1b.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CRTV-5750_How-To-Clean-Pipe-1b.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CRTV-5750_How-To-Clean-Pipe-1b.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CRTV-5750_How-To-Clean-Pipe-1b.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CRTV-5750_How-To-Clean-Pipe-1b.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CRTV-5750_How-To-Clean-Pipe-1b.jpg?resize=1080%2C608&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CRTV-5750_How-To-Clean-Pipe-1b.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p> <\/li><li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1647286373457\"><strong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Shake the bag<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">Once the pipe has had a chance to soak, shake the bag vigorously to loosen residual resin. Again, if you're using a rigid container, you'll want to skip this step to avoid breaking your pipe.     <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" class=\"wp-image-4592\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CRTV-5750_How-To-Clean-Pipe-3.jpg?resize=640%2C360&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"max-width:100%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CRTV-5750_How-To-Clean-Pipe-3.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CRTV-5750_How-To-Clean-Pipe-3.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CRTV-5750_How-To-Clean-Pipe-3.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CRTV-5750_How-To-Clean-Pipe-3.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CRTV-5750_How-To-Clean-Pipe-3.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CRTV-5750_How-To-Clean-Pipe-3.jpg?resize=1080%2C608&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CRTV-5750_How-To-Clean-Pipe-3.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p> <\/li><li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1647286387285\"><strong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Remove the pipe from the bag and wash<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">After you've soaked and shaken your pipe, remove your pipe from the bag and wash it with hot water and dish soap. If there is any stubborn resin still clinging to your pipe, try removing it with a paperclip or pipe cleaner, but be careful not to scratch the pipe. You can also try using a cotton swab to be extra careful. After you've washed the pipe, give it a final rinse with warm or hot water.<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" class=\"wp-image-4600\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CRTV-5750_How-To-Clean-Pipe-5b.jpg?resize=640%2C360&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"max-width:100%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CRTV-5750_How-To-Clean-Pipe-5b.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CRTV-5750_How-To-Clean-Pipe-5b.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CRTV-5750_How-To-Clean-Pipe-5b.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CRTV-5750_How-To-Clean-Pipe-5b.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CRTV-5750_How-To-Clean-Pipe-5b.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CRTV-5750_How-To-Clean-Pipe-5b.jpg?resize=1080%2C608&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CRTV-5750_How-To-Clean-Pipe-5b.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p> <\/li><li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1647286396757\"><strong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Let the pipe dry<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">Give your pipe ample time to dry before using it again. If your pipe isn't as clean as you'd like, repeat the process, making sure to add fresh salt. The salt from the first round of cleaning will have been largely dissolved in the rubbing alcohol.<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" class=\"wp-image-4602\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CRTV-5750_How-To-Clean-Pipe-7.jpg?resize=640%2C360&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"max-width:100%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CRTV-5750_How-To-Clean-Pipe-7.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CRTV-5750_How-To-Clean-Pipe-7.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CRTV-5750_How-To-Clean-Pipe-7.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CRTV-5750_How-To-Clean-Pipe-7.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CRTV-5750_How-To-Clean-Pipe-7.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CRTV-5750_How-To-Clean-Pipe-7.jpg?resize=1080%2C608&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/weedmaps.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/CRTV-5750_How-To-Clean-Pipe-7.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p> <\/li><\/ol><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, the best thing you can do is clean your pipe frequently. The more you clean, the easier it'll be and help ensure your pipe lasts a lifetime.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wm-article-table-of-contents-header\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\">\n\tFrequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"faq-block\">\n\t<h3 class=\"faq-question\">\n\t\tHow do you clean a glass pipe without alcohol?\t<\/h3>\n\t<p class=\"faq-answer\">\n\t\tIf you don&#039;t have any rubbing alcohol on hand or would rather not use it, you can experiment with boiling your pipe in water. You&#039;ll want to submerge the pipe completely and slowly heat up the water since extreme temperature differences could cause the glass to crack and break. After boiling the pipe for 30 minutes, let it cool enough to handle and carefully scrape off any remaining resin with a pipe cleaner or cotton swab.\u00a0\t<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"faq-block\">\n\t<h3 class=\"faq-question\">\n\t\tWhat is the fastest way to clean a glass pipe?\t<\/h3>\n\t<p class=\"faq-answer\">\n\t\tThe cleaner the pipe, the faster and easier it&#039;ll be to clean. An alcohol and salt solution is the most effective and widely available method, but the speed at which you shake and scrape your pipe may vary.\u00a0\t<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"faq-block\">\n\t<h3 class=\"faq-question\">\n\t\tHow do you clean a glass pipe with vinegar?\t<\/h3>\n\t<p class=\"faq-answer\">\n\t\tMix one part vinegar and one part water in a container big enough to submerge the glass pipe. Let it soak for 12 hours and scrape off any remaining bits of resin.\u00a0\t<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"faq-block\">\n\t<h3 class=\"faq-question\">\n\t\tIs it bad to smoke out of a dirty pipe?\t<\/h3>\n\t<p class=\"faq-answer\">\n\t\tThe experience of smoking a dirty pipe is bad because resin buildup adds a charred flavor to the smoke you inhale. In terms of negative health consequences, dirty pipes pose some of the same risks as dirty bongs, which can harbor toxic substances in the bong water. 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