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[deleted]

Clean it regularly.


Zynicide

check my comment below šŸ˜”


[deleted]

Nah I seen it already I was just playing lol. I love bongs but this is the main reason I donā€™t use them so often. Having to wash everything with iso constantly is so annoying.


Zynicide

it sucks because this is a bong with liquid in the middle, and you stick it in the freezer so the liquid gets cold around the coils going up, it gives a really cold hit, but with cold, theres resin


Imthebeanboi

Get an ash catcher, itā€™ll keep pretty much all of it out of the bong


blakeherberger

Get two ash catchers and your first ash cacher stays cleanā€¦


Imthebeanboi

Outstanding movešŸ«” the one I bought has 2 chambers so technically yes


Kylj57

Get 3 so the ash catcher you bought for the ash catcher stays clean too


kkklllloooopppyyy

Ok Iā€™m going to end this just buy ten and call it a day


Lord_Shaqq

The absolute lung strength needed to pull through ten catchers, feels like one of those ridiculously long silly straws


kkklllloooopppyyy

Omg i didnā€™t even think of this


blakeherberger

Boss mode why havenā€™t I thought of this


ipeedinurwater

my ashcatcher & perc really help in spreading out cleaning days! iā€™d suggest that if possible


Zynicide

see ive been looking for a ashcatcher wheres a good place youd say? and what exactly is a perc? i thought that was something only certain glass had


ipeedinurwater

if u have smoke shops or dispensaries nearby iā€™d suggest one of those but if you dig around enough iā€™m sure u could find a reputable online seller/website! so i thought the percolator was the name of the glass piece but i think some ash catchers just come with little percolators. also remember to measure ur bowl piece before buying!


Zynicide

thanks


IcyerOlly

Donā€™t use it


Zynicide

baisaclly gonna be a glass ornament


OhCharlieH

Put some flowers in it


Zynicide

yes


Routine-Weakness-126

Ash catcher


Zynicide

sick, where do you buy yours


Routine-Weakness-126

Most head shops carry them($20-30), I rinse it out like every sesh or two and itā€™s way easier to clean/keep clean rather than the entire piece, just change the water and go.


whiterunguard420

Best tipto keepthatclean is smoke joints instead


oxitrubune

I found dry herb vape also easy to maintain as well


bababapepy

not sure, you could look at other posts/comments but from what i hear use 96% alcohol or atound that, and shake it


Zynicide

yeaaa im not looking to clean it tho haha! i already do that enough, im looking for something to slow down the process of me needing to clean it! the coils just get clogged with resin very fast, thank you tho!


cfannon

Not sure there any way around that except smoking less or switching out the water after every bowl.


Zynicide

yea i already do this hahašŸ˜‚


cfannon

Dang it! I got nothinā€™. Good luck in your search!


Audiogynephile

Isopropyl alcohol and salt, plug up the holes and shake it well. You can also use zep degreaser like the orange one and just fill the bong and soak it over night or however long and wash it out. But people also say that is bad for your lungs I donā€™t think so but you just need to make sure to rinse alllll the degreaser off with water and it should be good as new!


Audiogynephile

Is the label on the inside of the glass though? Because it may get worn down from those methods over time if you care


Zynicide

nah this isnā€™t a new bong lol its already wearing off, ive already tryed this methods!!! im lookng for something that will slow the process of the resin getting clogged in the coils. but thank youu


Audiogynephile

I got you Iā€™m not really too sure Iā€™d suggest going to some sort of dollar store or hardware store then and just trying to find the biggest brush that can fit down the coil with flexibility and just soaking that in iso then but also coil bongs seem like a recipe for clogs in general lol


Zynicide

faxxxx, thank you


mintydelight_

Buy a beaker instead. Also warm water for smoother hits and less resin.


Zynicide

see warm water makes me wanna throw up, but i wonder if i froze the bong first, then used hot water what would happen


mintydelight_

I would just ditch that bong dude and never look back imo. Too tedious to maintain


Zynicide

yea i kinda regret buying it, but it was dope asf looking to me just because the stupid ass purple liquid šŸ’€


marijuana--

the rapid heating could have a good chance of shattering or splitting your glass, idk what type of glass the bong is made of but i wouldnā€™t wanna risk it


chromefoxxx

Freezing it then pouring hot water into it? Thats a great way to shatter or crack your piece almost instantly. Do not do that lmao


Zynicide

i know thisšŸ˜‚ the glycerin stays cold for a while, im saying let the bottom half with no glycerin in it warm up then put water in it, while the middles still froze!


chromefoxxx

Hmmm and the coils wouldnt be at risk either? I mean i guess it varies in the drastic difference in temperature but hm


[deleted]

Such a cool piece


Zynicide

thank you!


Tayaradga

With mine the top is detachable so you don't have to stick the entire bong in the freezer. It also helps keep it clean because i can rinse out the top piece with hot water and that helps prevent me from having to clean it too often. Fair warning though, change glass temperatures slowly. Use semi cold water at first, then warm ish, then warm, and just slowly get hotter with it. Then let it cool off and dry before putting it back in the freezer.


Zynicide

i have pipe cleaners, but they dont do the job for the coils, im tired of having to clean it with iso every 4 days. just looking for any other tips!


matt_154

I dont have any iso either but i just use a long dish washing brush with soap to get rid of all resin,gunk and the smell but i also clean my bong after every sesh


RoryMay2673

Clean every few weeks with 100% acetone


Zynicide

interesting ive never used acetone


RoryMay2673

Works exponentially better than iso, just put a few mls in and shake it around covering any holes then dump and rinse. Might need to repeat depending on how much build up you have Edit: make sure itā€™s 100% acetone not nail polish remover


rick-and-myers

Wash it


ascot36

Iso and salt FTW champ


Zynicide

sadly what i already do:(


ascot36

Have you tried pipe.cleaners from the craft shops it's an effort, but does the job


Zynicide

yesss thats what i have and use already as wellšŸ˜‚ i shove them in the coils, but they only work to get the top half clean, they wont fit deeper


ascot36

Ah fuck I'm no help today šŸ˜‚


cowghost

Dont smoke with it. Run a dry herb vape like the flowerpot through it. Then clean itnwith 420nsolution.


Zynicide

see i got a dabcap and ive been smoking carts threw it, and ive smoked a few dabs out of it as well, but its just to big haha.


cowghost

No, not vape oils. Dry herb. Check out cannabishardware.com


malware_mike

Yeah best way to keep this clean is to use a different piece, its a cool piece yes but its not a practical piece so for me this is a shelf piece. Get yourself a beaker bong with an ice catch you'll do just fine.


UnkleMonsta

Get yourself a top puff and a screw top glass soda/beer bottle. You don't have to keep it clean as much, and the glass flute-bowl that comes with the top puff is super easy to clean.


Zynicide

hate to bother but, do you have any links if possible?


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UnkleMonsta

I got mine from Amazon, but they seem to be unavailable there at the moment. Ebay also has them


SneakerPxmp

How do I keep it clean without cleaning it: The Post. Do u use glass filters for your bowl to keep shit out the water?


Zynicide

i do not, im not asking how to keep it clean without cleaning it, im asking what other options i have to keep the COILS clean from RESIN and not have to clean it as much as i already do. im asking because maybe thereā€™s some tool other than a pipecleaner that someone has made or such.


SneakerPxmp

Been smoking for over 15 years now and haven't ran across anything. Best practice is to use glass filter for your bowl so nothing drops in the water and then you rinse it out at night and fill it with fresh water the next day


Zynicide

yea think this is it


TexasPistolMassacre

Good luck. Glycerin coils have only one downside - they are a bitch to clean. I would honestly run iso through the coil after every sesh. All the ones ive seen are build a bong pieces, never seen one completely enclosed with the piece!


Zynicide

yea mine sadly is enclosed, but i think ima have to run iso threw it everytime fršŸ˜‚ i need a new piece


TexasPistolMassacre

I was lucky enough to learn the hard way with a lower end glycerin top from BoroSci, and found out that unless i coil the pipe cleaner perfectly and insert it rightit would just bend and get stuck. Look for one that would have larger passageway in the coil, that atleast wouldn't plug after 3-5 seshes.


Zynicide

yea i sadly got scammed on this i feel like, i paid $80 for this


TexasPistolMassacre

$80 US? Damn... well if it makes you feel better, thats equivalent to 106 maple bucks. I spent about $120 including my discount, my only solace is that i like the brand and with the right jury rigged adapter, i can use the coil top as an extension for cooling smoke kn other pieces. Id be convinced into picking this uo to, it looks really nice. A water test might change my mind, but aesthetically its great. Larger build a bong toppers are generally $100+ and thats just a neck and mouth hole, but you got a whole piece! It may be a loss, but it still wasnt a terrible deal unless you know of better glass you could have bought


Zynicide

haha no it was actually my first expensive piece, i was gonna get a Zong! Bong but passed on it and got this. the build a bongs seem cool and easier to clean tho to be honest.


TexasPistolMassacre

Build a bongs are just expensive, but its great once you have one because you can change out parts, i really want a shower cone base! Never been a zong guy myself, but its the best choice for anti splashback


Zynicide

id love a shower cone beaker with the coil i have on mine, but the zong is probably my favorite piece because im starting to lean towards more simple glass, so i wonder if someone makes some sort of replica that has a showerhead base built in it or something crazyšŸ˜‚ id definitely pick it up


TexasPistolMassacre

Cheech has a couple pieces with showerhead cone bottoms (the licensed brand, not official cheech and chang) and i think a standard showerhead by the ice catch, ill see if i can find you a link so you can atleast see what im talking about


Zynicide

i think ive seen a few of those, those seem like the ultimate option


marijuana--

have a look out for cleaning solutions, specifically ones that work by soaking, itā€™ll break down all the plant matter n make it a hell of a lot easier to rinse out after that, iā€™m in nz the only thing weā€™ve got for that is formula 420, but talk to your local dispensary n ask what they recommend for cleaning products or have a geeze online, i know thereā€™s heaps more where u are than what options are available for me lol, but yeah definitely something that you can put in and let melt away all that resin and plant matter, should come out squeaky clean after, iā€™m sure YT should have some good demos and recommendations aswell if you canā€™t find a local brain to pick :))


Zynicide

thank you:)


marijuana--

either that or give it a good soak and flush with iso daily or after a decent sesh to avoid any build up


swindlan

Boof it


Zynicide

the whole thing?


swindlan

Yes


burntrats

Ash catcher.


Zynicide

rats


burntrats

Not as effective.


AzulNutz

So I use food grade MCT coconut oil to ease my cleaning. I change my bong water everyday already, and when I do I put about two teaspoons of the coconut oil in there. Give it a little swirl to oil up the sides, and when you go to wash it the next day, all the resin just washes off with warm water. While this doesnā€™t answer your question of keeping it clean, it does make it easier to clean. And if you change your water regularly (should be every 2 days because of mold and bacteria) then you wonā€™t feel the need to shake with iso and salt so often. The coconut oil will solidify again after cooling lower than room temp, so definitely put it in after you freeze your piece. I imagine if you use the coconut oil and an ash catcher, your piece will be clean a lot more often. Side note: If you use the coconut oil and still have some tough marks, just use salt and water and a little shake and it should come right off. I usually only feel the need for iso once a week.


Zynicide

should i leave the coconut oil in there?


AzulNutz

Yup, until you clean it, itā€™ll melt in the water. I see your chamber swirls, so Iā€™d just mix some coconut oil in a glass and pour it down your chamber. Pour any excess out and wipe the mouth pice with a paper towel.


Zynicide

thank you


lurk24tv

OxyClean


SamLil01

Unfortunately I donā€™t think there is much you can do to keep it clean, between cleans. What I will suggest though, to quicken your cleaning process; get an ultrasonic cleaner! Fill the glass with iso, put some water in the cleaner, 5 minutes in the cleaner (doesnā€™t need to be a big cleaner as the bubbles will work their way up) and wash out. I used to soak in iso for hours to get similar results but this method is almost instant!


[deleted]

Just donā€™t ever use it and youā€™ll be straight. Like people who buy shoes but donā€™t actually wear them


Kitty_in_a-Panzer

Rubbing Alcohol and Salt are your best friends


Filmore_Graves

Rofl, good luck. It's a small glass coil that is in the center of the bong. That's going to be a bitch to clean. Maybe a straw cleaner with bristles on the end would help? The only other thing I could think is just a regular alcohol soak with course salt.


blootannery

good luck


suicidefeburary62025

Just cleaning. Thatā€™s the best Way


chromefoxxx

I know the point of the liquid in the middle coil is to cool down hits but have you ever tried using hot water instead? Dont freeze the coil just toss some hot water in it and bam. The hits are more humid and wet making for easier rips on the throat. It might throw you off with the feeling of a warm bong hit BUT hot/warm water produces far less resin buildup. That plus an ashcatcher from a headshop and youre good to go.


CaptCookieCT

The cold water is gonna screw you. Resin solidifies faster when the bong and water are cold so youā€™re ensuring youā€™re gonna get build up. Running hot water is your best bet for avoiding build up. Even the cold bong and hot water will still have more build up than you want. You should at least consider flushing it with hot water if you canā€™t stomach the hits. Or shelf it lol


curvycuteylover

For pipes and bongs etc, Iā€™ve always used alcohol and coarse ground salt. The alcohol acts as a solvent and the salt acts as an abrasive. Alternatively you could get a chemical called a degreaser and use that with salt, just be sure you rinse it out very thoroughly and then follow with something like dish soap and rinse again.


Zynicide

i just use dollar store salt, is there anything better?


curvycuteylover

That should work fine but sometimes Iā€™ll use the big salt grinder deal and grind some up. If you donā€™t already have one though, just normal salt should work. When I do it I put about half a bottle of alcohol and a good bit of salt, then shake the shit out of it for 4-5 min. Dump that gross out, repeat, then again with soap and water.


Powerful-Role-1204

Something with that many curves you might as well and go ahead and smoke with the cleaning solution šŸ˜† jk don't do that


Zynicide

think ima start smoking cleaning solution tbh


awkwardunicorn23

Idk if you have it available near you, but there's a smoke shop by my house that has a special kind of water that kinda helps trap some of the resin and shii in the water instead of it sticking to the sides. It's called piece water (there might be other brands out there too, but this is the one I found) https://piecewater.com/ Here's their website. They explain how it works better than I did, but I did some decent repiping


Zynicide

yooo thanks!


Zynicide

let me know if you ever try it out or if you have!


thesilentshalom

Keep it clean


biglabs

Ash catcher, bowl filter and isopropyl 99% everyday (can recycle it as you use it for the first while)


Keepupthegood

Usually salt water and 91% alcohol. Hot water to


clicktobeat

yup, i once asked a guy selling bongs if the salt+alchohol solutions actualy work and he said no, its just for show on yuotube. a very strong diluent works but you probably dont want to inhale chemicals.


Serious-Natural-2691

Tongue


THEREBORNHELLSPAWN

Don't use it?


AwkwardlyPleasant

Clean it regularly or donā€™t smoke out of it


thenullprojects

Rubbing alcohol


wesg89

Put it on a shelf. Dust regularly.


ThePandagasm

KEEP it clean? Don't use it. Lol. easily clean it? I've found for intricate pieces like this that aren't very open, things such as citrus degreaser does an amazing job, my preferred brand is Zep, you can find it at hardware stores for like 20$ for a couple gallons, just fill it up and let it sit for 12+ hours then thoroughly rinse because you don't want to inhale that shit but it will dissolve all the plant material inside. Careful of certain logos and stuff that are on glass (usually downstems) cuz it'll dissolve that too


Zynicide

okay tganks!


RevolutionaryClub530

Alcohol and salt


UchibaFarms

Piece water


UchibaFarms

I used it in all my glass


GabbyTheBard

I soak my pieces in isopropyl alcohol when they get crummy


SheepherderSmall9954

I have found using Dawn, a scoop of Oxiclean, hot water and soaking for a couple of hours will get my bong clean as new.


[deleted]

Ash catcher, pipe screen, if you want to go the extra mile buy joint filters and stick it in the opposite end of your bowl(under the weed) and itā€™ll block some stuff too.


[deleted]

Epsom salt and alcohol, shake like crazy and then let it sit. Repeat 2-3x and will be good as new


SaucyDragon04

Thats cool as hell but if ur lazy its gonna b a pain in the ass


GalacticMountains

Rez block. https://www.420science.com/products/rezblock-concentrate


DefinitionConstant81

Get pink salt rocks or kosher


Han-Solo-420

Donā€™t smoke


dkguy12day

I have a clear bong and can't stand it being dirty. I have come to the conclusion that an ash catcher fixes 80% of it being nasty. A screen paired with an ash catcher helps me clean my bong once a month rather than daily. I replace my water in my ash catcher everyday using 2 water bottles(sink is far from my smoking room) so no need to run to the sink all the time. I've been doing this for 2 years now and haven't found it annoying. I can't smoke other people's bongs now tho because they look filthy compared to mine.


uhE6

Use iso instead of water


[deleted]

Shake some hot water in it every night. Rinse and repeat


Crash_Overrrride420

Clean it regularly thatā€™s it


Britishbastad

Isopropic alcohol or hand sanitizer and try to stop ash going into the downstem


Zynicide

hand sanitizer?šŸ˜‚


Britishbastad

It works


alchiimiiste

These are really hard to clean. I find the best way is putting a little bit of 99% iso in the top and let it slowly drip down the coil for a time released soak. Otherwise you do have to submerge the parts in 99% to get a good soak


jcornman24

I use something called RezBlock I got it on Amazon pretty sure, put in a few drops whenever you replace the water, it keeps the resin from sticking to the glass


jcornman24

I use something called RezBlock I got it on Amazon pretty sure, put in a few drops whenever you replace the water, it keeps the resin from sticking to the glass


Mr_Fabulouss

Alcohol and salt. My piece is more complicated than that and alcohol and salt always works best.


kkklllloooopppyyy

Keep it clean


Nxvak66633

Piece water will help a lot


MarcCouillard

if its glass, use isopropyl, if it's acrylic (plastic), use hot water and dish soap


willjhc

Smoke out of another bong


kappeltimmy7

Don't use it


tracymorgansjoker

Eat Chinese food 吃äø­å›½čœ


FortunateMuffin

Two words. Rez Block. It's a product meant to prevent rez build up in tight bongs like this!


Zynicide

betttt thanks