Little known consumables that are important in keeping glass accessories clean

One of the most effective ways to consume cannabis from both an economic and a pleasurable perspective is with a nice head or bong. The problem is that if they’re not cleaned properly, toxins like mold and bacteria can be inhaled.

Fortunately, there are numerous products out there that can help cannabis users keep their glass accessories looking and working like new. It is likely that you already have some of these items lying around your house.

Coarse salt

Rock salt or Epsom salt is essential to make sure a bong is clean. The best practice for using coarse salt when cleaning a bong is to make sure the surface of the piece of glass is soaked in the salt before soaking it in alcohol.

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Coarse salt is important to absorb and remove stubborn resin that builds up on glass accessories. Salt is an abrasive that contains sharp edges that can remove small but stubborn stains. The combination with an acidic substance like alcohol goes a long way in restoring glass accessories.

cotton swab

Cotton swabs are essential for keeping glass accessories clean as they make it easier to reach the more restrictive areas of glass devices. Cotton swabs are especially important when cleaning glass bongs because there are many crevices in devices with multiple components, such as honeycombs and lower legs.

They are also helpful in removing the resin that has built up on the head of a bong after long periods of use. Ideally, the cotton swab should be dipped in alcohol before using it to remove debris and debris from glassware.

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Reusable cleaning caps

People who regularly take the time to clean their glass accessories are realizing how messy the process can be. This is a problem that can be easily solved with cleaning caps, which come in all shapes and sizes.

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Cleaning caps are used to close the openings on glass accessories to make it easier to move the liquid contents around the device without spilling anything. Since proper cleaning of a glass device usually requires at least a small amount of alcohol, cleaning caps are essential to keep the area around you and sensitive areas such as the eyes free of alcohol.

Washing-up liquid

Regular detergent can be useful for cleaning glass accessories. This is especially the case if the device has been thoroughly cleaned with alcohol salt beforehand. Cleaning a glass device with dish soap is important to remove harmful bacteria from around the mouthpiece of the device. After cleaning the glass device with dish soap, it is important that you rinse it completely before letting it dry for a while before using it again.

Don’t be surprised if your glass accessory has been cleaned properly with the items mentioned, if it feels like a brand new device. That should be the perfect motivation to clean your glass appliances regularly!