mattarios2 Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Some say clean it after each use, some say clean it once a week. I was thinking don't we want a happy medium between keeping it dry and cleaning it which would cause moisture in the stem? Because if you wash it after each use isn't that more exposure to water than we want? Wouldn't once every 5-6 uses make more sense? I have been washing it after each use but you can only get the stem so dry.What would you say?1.) wash it after each use dry it as best as you can.2.) wash every 5-6 usesThanks guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesh2 Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 i used to do the same, but now im up to every 1 to 2 uses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamscott06 Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 For the most part I try and just clean it after each use. But if im super tired after smoking or doing something I let it slide and clean it before my next use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinkyfisherman Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 i clean mine after every time i use it. i really dont wanna have a dirty hookah or have the flavor of one shisha be mixed with another when i smoke it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chromecarz00 Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Usually after every time, but depends on which hookah. My KM, prized possession, after every use, no matter what. But my others, for the most part, next morning or before next use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKammenzind Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Well, I often go a couple smokes without washing... but lately I like to wash it out every time. It just makes it more enjoyable, and it's not like it takes all that long just to run water through it and hit it with a brush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfaltous Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 I try to rinse mine out after every use, then once a week I'll give all the hookahs i've used a full cleaning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarios2 Posted March 6, 2008 Author Share Posted March 6, 2008 QUOTE (jfaltous @ Mar 6 2008, 10:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I try to rinse mine out after every use, then once a week I'll give all the hookahs i've used a full cleaning.So it sounds like repetitive contact with water is not a concern for anyone. Alright then,thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austinthecity Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 i clean out mine after every use. just make sure not to air dry the stem. there's no way anyone can blow out all of the water from the stem because the droplets stick to the side. After you clean it, straighten a clothes hanger and push a piece of paper towel down the stem... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarios2 Posted March 6, 2008 Author Share Posted March 6, 2008 QUOTE (austinthecity @ Mar 6 2008, 11:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>i clean out mine after every use. just make sure not to air dry the stem. there's no way anyone can blow out all of the water from the stem because the droplets stick to the side. After you clean it, straighten a clothes hanger and push a piece of paper towel down the stem...Yeah I have these wooden sticks used for shishkabobs and i wrap a paper towel around it and put tape on both ends and then I push that up and down the stem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sars Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Every time I use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1v3th3ad Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 I clean mine out before the next day's session i.e. I would smoke 4-5 bowls today...tomorrow I would clean it and then an hour later be smoking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canon Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 (edited) i clean every 1-2 days. 2 days is maximum. i know one guy that has never cleaned his hookah..its best to clean daily Edited March 6, 2008 by Canon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1v3th3ad Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 (edited) When I took my first long break, from May last year until sometime July I believe...that whole time it didnt get cleaned and there was heavy use before thay, so it was baaaad.I used boiling hot water and all my seals went. They were super glue seals appearantly I after the cleaning I tried different glues, nothing was working, finally ended up with JB Stick and haven't looked backedit: I just make sure to clean after every session now because of what happened. Edited March 6, 2008 by r1v3th3ad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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