supersubby Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 so i cleaned my hookah out today like crazy!! i used 7up instead of lemon juice cuz im cheap but i still cleaned it lol i let it dry for a few hours than when i went back to make a bowl the stem was smelling so rancid i looked down the tube and saw something stuck to the side of the inside of the stem i pulled it out an dit looked like hard plastic. anyways so my hookah still smells and tom il make a trip to dominicks to get some lemon juice hopefully that does the trick.. i got a brush but it wont fit down the shaft of my damn QT...yeah my hookah life sucks at the moment i wanna smoke so badly but i cant! any tips? has this happend to anyone before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racemyghost Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 you definitely want to use a brush. and lemon juice is not expensive at all.... lolif you want to be a big baller, use some vodka and it will take care of that smell for you. Or you can do lemon juice and/or baking soda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny_D Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 Does no one just use liquid soap and water?How do you wash your cups and pans up [before dishwashers you clever gits] ?Keep it simple ladies JD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oggie505 Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 (edited) hell, I usually just use warm water and a brush, and have never had a problem Edited October 3, 2007 by Oggie505 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersubby Posted October 3, 2007 Author Share Posted October 3, 2007 i got a brush but it dosn't fit down my QT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoolinspoon Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 Thats what she said. ahahahSoak the stem and base in a vinager solution (1/3 vinager 2/3 hot water), then when the water cools down a bit, take a brush if you can and clean it up some. Soak it in the vinager solution overnight. Next morning, run hot water through it and it should be done.another bonus is that you can add some baking soda to the solution.-Eddie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Atkins Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 QUOTE (Johnny_D @ Oct 3 2007, 05:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Does no one just use liquid soap and water?How do you wash your cups and pans up [before dishwashers you clever gits] ?Keep it simple ladies JD.I agree... I don't know what the deal is with all this mild acid cleansing. Just use a dish detergent, it'll work 100x better and will probably cause less corrosion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahwahoo2006 Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 If your stem is too small, go to the store and get some pipe cleaners (yes, you CAN use them for things besides arts and crafts) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allia22 Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 Vinegar may temporarily kill any bad smells, but it's definitely going to come back if there's a gunky buildup. See if you can't pour some salt, rock or regular, into your stem and shake it around. You'll want to add some water or vinegar to help it not stick to the sides, plug the holes, and shake it like crazy. Works for my base that's too big for any brushes, should help a stem that's too small. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZenSilk Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 QUOTE (Dr. Atkins @ Oct 3 2007, 08:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (Johnny_D @ Oct 3 2007, 05:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Does no one just use liquid soap and water?How do you wash your cups and pans up [before dishwashers you clever gits] ?Keep it simple ladies JD.I agree... I don't know what the deal is with all this mild acid cleansing. Just use a dish detergent, it'll work 100x better and will probably cause less corrosion.Yeah, cmon! Unless you are the percentage of americans that just shove your shit in the dishwasher and don't use cutting boards... God damn them... putting chips in my counter tops! I pitty da Foo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheese// Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 My hub smelled like ass after I smoked a brand of tobacco I never usually have.So I just packed up about 3 bowls and just smoked through the nasty taste until it was all gone.NEVER BUY Al WAHAIt may be 20% cheaperbut it's 100% crappier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAlmightyClaw Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 /Thread HijackI love Al Waha's after nine (it tastes like a chocolate mint)/Thread Hijack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SafeSearchOff Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 QUOTE (Cheese// @ Oct 3 2007, 04:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>NEVER BUY Al WAHAi strongly disagree. youll find others who agree with me. its not the best, but its worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZenSilk Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 Nothing wrong with al waha. I bet starbuzz Chocolate strawberry does the same. Or arabic Coffee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SafeSearchOff Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 AW van. And a9 are on my fav flavs list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersubby Posted October 4, 2007 Author Share Posted October 4, 2007 so i cleaned my hookah out again with dish washing liquid and took my stem apart the glass is fine just the stem is smelly it smells like the taste thats comin out of it .. il try the salt tip and get some pipe cleaners i live in the city and go home on weekends so i gotta wait to go home and get supplies ... i also live a good hike away from the grocery store hence the absence of lemon juice but thanks for the tips guys il keep trying them !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersubby Posted October 4, 2007 Author Share Posted October 4, 2007 ohh and i forgot...the smell is comin from where i put the bowl on the stem the first part ... the second half ( the part that goes into the water) smells fine thats clean.. the first part where the valve, hose and bowl are smells really bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allia22 Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 Bleh, hence why I hate common chamber hookahs >.< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZenSilk Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 Damn, i'm thinking about this "smell" and all i can think of is like ass sweat smell. Like football player smell. If that's coming out of your hookah, atleast you can say you smoked a football player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersubby Posted October 4, 2007 Author Share Posted October 4, 2007 QUOTE (ZenSilk @ Oct 3 2007, 10:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Damn, i'm thinking about this "smell" and all i can think of is like ass sweat smell. Like football player smell. If that's coming out of your hookah, atleast you can say you smoked a football player.lolll seriously it smells like socks...i dunno what to do should i jus get a new stem or hookah...i bought this baby in august and i was so stoked i named it and everything...damn qt's im gettin really frustrated at it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZenSilk Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 God that is the weirdest thing ive ever heard. Especially since its up top.. theres nothing it could really be but the tobacco if you think about it. . Did you let someone borrow your hookah ever? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersubby Posted October 4, 2007 Author Share Posted October 4, 2007 im thinkin of ordering the bling solution from hookah-shisha...that is if the vinegar lemon juice and baking soda mix dosn't work what do you guys think? has anyone tried it or heart about how it works? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZenSilk Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 I'd go for it. everything i order fropm them always is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersubby Posted October 4, 2007 Author Share Posted October 4, 2007 i didn't let anyone borrow my hookah but i got it from a local shop so its an older model they sell the QT's there for 34.99. i went recently and they have the new kind with the granade shaft(which was wat i wanted) im kind of upset i wanna smoke so bad but i dont wanna smoke socks lol... i was lookin forward to ordering a huge load from alfakheronline.com blah...but cuz has a 30" from egypt that he uses as a spare il jus clean that one out and use it as a substitute i guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scheetz Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 QUOTE (supersubby @ Oct 3 2007, 11:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>i didn't let anyone borrow my hookah but i got it from a local shop so its an older model they sell the QT's there for 34.99. i went recently and they have the new kind with the granade shaft(which was wat i wanted) im kind of upset i wanna smoke so bad but i dont wanna smoke socks lol... i was lookin forward to ordering a huge load from alfakheronline.com blah...but cuz has a 30" from egypt that he uses as a spare il jus clean that one out and use it as a substitute i guessDid you try letting it soak in hot water and soap for a good while? My stem has somewhat of a smell. Its more of old tobacco smell, water and metal. It wont go away and probably never will. No matter how much its cleaned it will still smell. However, I do not taste it. Maybe try a strong flavored tobacco and see if that kills the taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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