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.

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.

Remove the bowl (if detachable)

Rinse it with hot water

Add it to a ziplock with iso + coarse salt

Shake it like you just sparked your last nug

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

Let it dry completely before next use

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

Dump the dirty water (ew)

Remove the glass bowl and downstem

Soak parts in iso + salt mix

Fill bong with iso/salt and plug the holes

Shake it like it owes you a hit

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.

Dab gear needs extra love because concentrates leave stickier messes.

Disassemble your dab rig or e-rig

Soak glass parts in iso + salt

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

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

Rinse and reassemble once fully dry

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

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.

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 pot pipes, dab rigs, and weed accessories at Canadian Vaporizers.

Stay fresh, stay high, and keep it clean.