Someone write “clean me” on your water pipe? Notice a bog-like ecosystem forming in your basin? Or are you just trying to prevent all this from happening in the first place? Wulf Mods has your back with our step by step guide to easily cleaning a water pipe as fast as possible.
As a note - the cleaning of your specific water pipe will vary widely depending on its size and design. Some water pipes make the job easy and others, not so much… All Wulf Mods Water Pipes have been designed with cleaning in mind for more seamless ease of use.
This means that your individual water pipe may have a few more or less steps while cleaning, so always take the time to examine your piece and see what needs a touch up before beginning the process.
First - Remove your bowl and downstem from the water pipe, before placing them on a thick cloth or paper towel. Be extra careful here, as
Second - Gently pour the water out of your water pipe so it’s completely empty. Watch out for splash back, as water that’s been around the block can easily stain and doesn’t exactly smell like roses as well. Additionally, make sure to slowly pour the water, as it’s easy to damage your piece on a metal faucet in your sink or shower.
Third - Soak your bowl and downstem in isopropyl alcohol for at least an hour, but know full well that it could take longer, all depending on how much of a dirty bubble you’ve let your water pipe turn into.
Fourth - Soak your water pipe in isopropyl if size allows. If your water pipe is too large for a bag or container to feasibly hold, instead rely on spot washing via swabs and paper towel, supplemented by putting it running hot water. The goal here is to break down long dormant materials and get them primed for removal.
Fifth - After applying isopropyl alcohol and allowing for time to soak - completely wash off your water pipe, downstem, and bowl with warm water until all hints of alcohol are gone.
Sixth - Examine your water pipe and components to see if any grime remains. If it does utilize paper towel or dampened isopropyl alcohol swabs to pick away at the trouble spots. With a bit of elbow grease and determination, your glass will be spotless in no time.
Seventh, fully wipe off your water pipe, bowl, and downstem before leaving them on a towel to dry. This will allow for all lingering moisture to evaporate, leaving your glassware squeaky clean and ready to go.
With all of this done, you are now ready to get back to ripping your water pipe! So grind up some dry herbs, pack up a bowl, and get ready to kick back the Wulf Mods way!