How To Clean Silicone Pipes

Silicone smoking pipes hit the market in late 2010, and their popularity keeps growing with the growing love and demand for them. They are pretty durable, affordable, and come in a wide range of colors and styles, making them the best choice for many. Silicone smoking pipes have a non-stick surface that guarantees you a clean smoking experience and makes it easy to clean. Here is a step-by-step routine you can follow to help you clean your silicon pipe and enjoy a wonderful smoking time.

Why Should I Clean my Silicone Pipe?

Do you think you would still get the same smoke quality if you used your pipe consecutively without cleaning? Gross, right? Each time you smoke your pipe, there is ash and resin from the herb you are using that builds up in the crannies and nooks of the pipe. If you leave it there for long, the gunk will ruin your smoking experience. The ash and resin build-up may affect the taste of your herb and even disrupt the flow of smoke.

Keeping your silicone smoking pipe clean will ensure you get the most out of your smoking session. It also improves the durability of your pipe, saving you money.

How to Clean my Silicone Pipe

Dismantle the Pipe

Silicone smoking pipes come with a glass bowl and a metal spoon. Before you start cleaning, you must take these parts apart from the body. Wash the bowl in concentrated alcohol with salt and then rinse and leave to dry as you work on the silicone body.

Clean Using the Freezing Method

The first way you can clean silicone pipes is by freezing them. All you need to do is put it in the freezer for a few hours. This will make the gunk brittle and easy to remove, and it also makes the silicon stiff prolonging its lifespan. Once the silicone has hardened, and the residue is hard, please remove it from the freezer and tap it gently on a surface. The gunk will pop right out; also, you can use an old toothbrush and brush off the residue.

Clean The Pipe using the Soaking Method

Another way you can clean your silicone smoking pipe is by soaking it in warm soapy water for a few hours. All you require is a Ziploc bag or a container that the pipe can completely immerse. Fill the Ziploc or container with warm water, add a few drops of dish soap and some white vinegar. You can also use a solution made solely for cleaning silicone pipes. Avoid using concentrated alcohol as it can damage the pipe. Leave the pipe to soak for an hour to two, then rinse with clean water and put to dry, after which it is perfect for reuse.

Do A Final Clean

After using all these methods to clean your pipe, inspect to see if there are any stubborn stains or residue that won’t come off. You can use a cotton swab or a small brush to remove it if there are any. Then clean and rinse the pipe and its components in warm water. Before using, ensure all the parts are completely dry.

Keeping your silicone smoking pipe clean is not just for the sake of hygiene, although that is also an important reason. A clean and well-maintained pipe ensures a fantastic smoking experience with a good flow of smoke with the best flavor.