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Water pipe and grinder care: cleaning guide

Guide · Updated Nov 3, 2026 · No results published yet

This is a maintenance guide; it doesn't recommend any product.

Glass water pipes

  • Rinse with warm water after use and let the glass dry fully.
  • For build-up, soak in isopropyl alcohol with coarse salt, shake gently and rinse thoroughly with warm water.
  • Avoid sudden temperature changes; even borosilicate glass can crack.

Grinders

  • Brush out the teeth and screen with a dry brush.
  • Metal grinders can soak in isopropyl alcohol; check the maker's instructions for coated or wooden parts.
  • Dry all parts fully before reassembling.

Vaporizer parts

Screens, seals and mouthpieces wear out. Follow the maker's cleaning instructions, since some parts should not soak.