How to Clean a Water Pipe (Bong)

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How to Clean a Water Pipe (Bong)

Here’s how to clean a glass bong or water pipe with Green Piece, an alcohol-free (no isopropyl) cleaner with a fresh orange scent. It’s reusable, so you pour it back in the bottle when you’re done.

Made with orange peel extract in a citrus and mineral-based formula. Non-toxic, environmentally friendly and alcohol-free (no isopropyl).

What you need

  • Green Piece cleaner
  • Warm water
  • Nylon brushes (tube and mini brushes)
  • Silicone plugs, or a sealable bag or jar for small parts
  • A funnel to pour the cleaner back

Steps

  1. Remove the bowl and downstem and set them aside to soak separately (a sealable bag or jar works).
  2. Empty the old water and give the pipe a quick warm-water rinse.
  3. Plug the mouthpiece and downstem opening with silicone plugs or a gloved hand.
  4. Pour in enough Green Piece to cover the stained areas.
  5. Let it soak, swirling or gently shaking every few minutes.
  6. Use a long tube brush on the neck and a mini brush inside the downstem.
  7. Pour the used Green Piece back into the bottle through a funnel. The liquid is reusable, so keep it for the next clean.
  8. Rinse thoroughly with warm water until no cleaner or loosened residue remains, then let the piece air dry.

Soak time

A few minutes for light residue; up to about 8 hours for heavy buildup.

Rinse

Rinse with warm water until no cleaner or loosened residue remains. A drop of dish soap is optional. Let the piece air dry fully before using it.

Tips

  • Percolators and ash catchers do best with a longer soak and a gentle shake rather than hard scrubbing.
  • Change your water often between cleans so buildup stays light.

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Non-toxic and environmentally friendly. Made with orange peel extract in a citrus and mineral-based formula. Alcohol-free, reusable, fresh orange scent. Bottles and formula made in the USA.

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Also great on jewelry and for removing sticky adhesive residue, like leftover label, sticker and tape gunk.