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A clean bong hits smoother, tastes better, and lasts longer. Whether you own a thick beaker bong or a silicone piece, regular cleaning removes resin buildup, kills odour, and keeps your glass looking fresh. We use every method in the shop, but our go-to is a purpose-made cleaner plus a little salt. Here's exactly how to do it.

Our Mainstay Cleaners

Prefer the classic method? We also carry 99% isopropyl alcohol. Find everything in our Cleaning Supplies collection.

What You'll Need

  • One of the cleaners above (or 99% isopropyl alcohol)
  • Coarse salt, which works as a scrubber and is recommended with most of our cleaners
  • Resolution Bong Cleaner Caps to seal openings while you shake
  • Zip-lock bags for bowls and downstems
  • Pipe cleaners or cotton swabs
  • Warm water for rinsing

Step 1: Take It Apart

Remove the bowl, downstem, and any attachments. Cleaning each part on its own gets the best results.

Step 2: Rinse with Warm Water

Flush the main chamber with warm (not boiling) water to loosen fresh resin.

Step 3: Add Cleaner and Salt, Then Shake

Pour in Orange Chronic, Purple Power, or Randy's Black Label, then add a good pinch of coarse salt. Cap the openings with Resolution caps and shake well. Always follow the directions on the bottle.

Step 4: Soak Stubborn Spots

For heavy buildup, let the cleaner sit, then shake again. Soak the bowl and downstem in a zip-lock bag with the same cleaner and salt. In a hurry? GEAR 1 Minute Instant Cleaner is built for fast cleans.

Step 5: Rinse Well

Rinse everything with warm water until no cleaner scent remains, so your next session tastes clean.

Small Parts and Accessories

For bowls, downstems, and small glass pieces, the Zen Sonic Cleaner makes deep cleaning easy.

Silicone and Acrylic Bongs

Silicone won't shatter if dropped and is easy to keep clean. Use a cleaner that's safe for the material, like Orange Chronic Green Plastic & Acrylic Cleaner. Browse our silicone bong collection for a low-maintenance option.

How Often Should You Clean?

  • Daily users: change water daily, full clean weekly
  • Casual users: full clean every 2 to 4 uses
  • Storage: always clean before storing long-term

Shop Cleaners, Bongs and Water Pipes

Stock up in our Cleaning Supplies collection, or upgrade your setup with our glass bongs and beaker bongs and premium pieces from Ehle Glass.