Enjoying a smoke of tobacco can be relaxing, but a dirty pipe can ruin the experience. Thankfully, cleaning glass pipes is a simple process that doesn’t require much time. The team at 5J Music offers a variety of glass pipes in their Elko, NV, store, as well as quality cleaning products to keep your pieces residue-free.

All types of glass pipes should be cleaned regularly. If they are not, your smoking experience will be impacted in several ways. The smoke will begin to taste differently, the airflow will be impeded, and your pipe will become discolored. Clean it frequently so you don’t have to spend hours removing months of tar and resin buildup.

When cleaning glass pipes, there are several methods:

• Water: Using hot water removes resin buildup in nooks and crannies of the pipe that are difficult to reach by other means. To clean your pipe this way, fully submerge it in a pot of water and slowly bring it to a boil. Dropping the pipe into the boiling water quickly may result in cracks, so a slow increase of heat is recommended. Boil the pipe until all of the buildup is removed, and then allow the water to cool down for 10 or 15 minutes. Use tongs to shake the pipe and remove any remaining debris. Finally, scrub it with soapy water and a pipe cleaner.
• Alcohol: The second method of cleaning glass pipes is alcohol. Mixing a 2-to-1 ratio of salt and 90% or higher alcohol makes for a good solution to dissolve the residue. To clean a pipe with this method, put the solution in a plastic bag, place the pipe inside, and shake it.
• Glass Cleaner: For an effective and quick solution, use Formula 420 Glass Cleaner. It works on all types of pipes, including glass, metal, and ceramic. This fast-acting solution works in just one minute. The team at 5J Music recommends this cleaning method first.  Somehow 5J  received a new pipe and whatever was in it was difficult to clean or so we thought..  We tried to clean it with soap and water, then alcohol, then hot water and when nothing worked, one of our employees,  used the 420 cleaner.  It worked in seconds where we had spent days using the other cleaning methods.  Save time and your patience, use the 420 cleaner first, which is available today at 5J Music . 
• Caps: If you own a water pipe, invest in ResOlution Caps, available at 5J Music. This product creates a tight seal so no water will spill during cleaning or transportation.  5J Music has a demo model at the Elko Store. Stop by and take a look.

Ensure a great smoking experience by keeping your glass pipes clean. For more information on maintaining your piece, contact the team at 5J Music. To learn about their inventory of pipes and cleaners, call (775) 778-0484 or visit their website today.