Hobocans Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 So I was talking to this hookah shop owner in DC and he was telling me all about how the vase is the most important part to clean. He went off extensively on how bad shisha bars are because they don't sterilize the vases and thats where the "germs" are. He specifically told me that the mouth piece and the hose aren't the problem, that its all these germs in the vase.Anyone ever heard of that before? Took me by surprise. He was a bit aloof, but seems like he's ran these shops in DC for quite awhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomhauer Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 i havnt, i clean with vinegar so it would kill most anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoop Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 what germs exactly, like the bacteria already present in the water, or possible mold that can grow? i wash out my vase and clean it with epsom salt/ rubbing alcohol everytime it begins to smell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobocans Posted August 21, 2007 Author Share Posted August 21, 2007 The only thing I could think of is the flavoring/glycerine residue from the shisha sitting in the vase and getting moldy or something. Vinegar is a good idea though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akkbar Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 (edited) i use vodka for the tips of the hoses, and soap and water for the glass. If you're going to use soap, be prepared to rinse the vase out a loti havent even thought about germs in the vase until i saw this thread Edited August 21, 2007 by Akkbar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HookahPrincess Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 I know that cleaning the vase on a regular basis is important, but I wouldn't say that it's the most important part and the part with the most germs. After all, the water is only a filter for the smoke, so it's not like you're drinking it. I don't know for sure, but I'd honestly say it's a little nastier to have dirty hoses that you put in your mouth, where the germs actually make it into your system. ew. clean your stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonthert Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 If you smoke a full-nicotine tobacco, it isn't a problem...nicotine kills lots of stuff...bugs, people...germs too, from the alkalinity if nothing else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookah hippie Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 The ever wise Sonthert speaks and enlightens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonthert Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 QUOTE (hookah hippie @ Aug 24 2007, 04:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>The ever wise Sonthert speaks and enlightensHeard you and Nino have been smoking the Tangiers at Northridge...you liking it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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