How To Clean A Pipe | Weedmaps

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Time needed: 12 hours and 10 minutes

Now that you have what you need to adequately clean a pipe, follow the steps below and know that practice makes perfect.

Place the pipe in a sealable plastic bag with alcohol
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.
Add a teaspoon of salt
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.
Let the pipe soak
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.
Shake the bag
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.
Remove the pipe from the bag and wash
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.
Let the pipe dry
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.