How to Clean Your Weed Pipe, Bong & Dab Rig – The Ultimate Cannabis Accessory Cleaning Guide

Why Cleaning Your Smoking Gear Matters

Let’s keep it real dirty gear is a vibe killer. Resin buildup doesn’t just look nasty, it totally wrecks flavour and airflow. A crusty weed pipe, clogged dab rig, or gunked-up glass bong can ruin even the best bud. Not to mention, it’s harder to pull and way harsher on your lungs.

A little regular maintenance = better hits, cleaner flavour, and longer-lasting gear.

What You’ll Need to Clean Your Smoking Accessories

You don’t need a lab—just the essentials:

• Isopropyl alcohol (91% or higher)

• Coarse salt or cleaning beads

• Cotton swabs / pipe cleaners

• Ziplock bags or sealable containers

• Hot water and patience (okay, maybe just a little)

Optional: A chill playlist and a coffee while your gear soaks.

How to Clean a Weed Pipe

1. Remove the bowl (if detachable)

2. Rinse it with hot water

3. Add it to a ziplock with iso + coarse salt

4. Shake it like you just sparked your last nug

5. Rinse again and scrub any leftover resin with a swab or pipe cleaner

6. Let it dry completely before next use

Best for: Silicone pipes, glass spoons, and hand pipes like our Lit Silicone Weed Pipes

How to Clean a Bong

1. Dump the dirty water (ew)

2. Remove the glass bowl and downstem

3. Soak parts in iso + salt mix

4. Fill bong with iso/salt and plug the holes

5. Shake it like it owes you a hit

6. Rinse everything thoroughly and air dry

💡 Pro Tip: Use ash catchers to keep your bong cleaner longer.

Great for: 15" Red Eye Glass Bongs, Storz and Bickel Venty glass accessories, and any glass water pipe in your collection.

How to Clean a Dab Rig or E-Rig

Dab gear needs extra love because concentrates leave stickier messes.

1. Disassemble your dab rig or e-rig

2. Soak glass parts in iso + salt

3. For electronic parts, use alcohol-soaked swabs on external areas only. Don’t submerge them

4. Clean the atomizer, chamber, or bucket with a cotton swab and iso

5. Rinse and reassemble once fully dry

✅ Best for: Puffco Peak Pro 3DXL, New Puffco Peak, Focus V Carta 2, and Dr. Dabber Switch 2

How Often Should You Clean Your Gear?

Here’s the real talk:

• Pipes: Every few sessions

• Bongs: Weekly (or at least change that water!)

• Dab Rigs/E-Rigs: After every 2–3 sessions for best flavour

Smokers who clean regularly get the tastiest tokes, it’s that simple.

Final Thoughts: Keep Your Gear Fresh, Keep Your High Better

Whether you’re puffing flower from a Pax Mini or dropping dabs in a Puffco Proxy, clean gear = better vibes. It’s one of the easiest ways to upgrade your experience without spending a dime.

Need new parts or cleaning accessories? Check out our full lineup of pipes, dab rigs, and smoking accessories at Canadian Vaporizers.

Stay fresh, stay high, and keep it clean.