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okay so, i just smoked my hookah like 10 minutes ago using nonflavored molasses tobacco (using instant coals which were AMAZING compared to those natural bbq coals i used before) and for some reason it tasted like the strawberry i used 3 days ago. i'm thinking i didnt clean this hookah thoroughly enough, usually what i do is i run a cloth through the whole thing and theres always a BUNCH of leftover tobacco stuff on it and the metal always ends up shiny, but with this taste im getting i dont think its nuf. can i just stick my hokaah in my dishwasher or are there other better ways to clean a hookah.
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QUOTE (barth @ Oct 22 2009, 03:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
okay so, i just smoked my hookah like 10 minutes ago using nonflavored molasses tobacco (using instant coals which were AMAZING compared to those natural bbq coals i used before) and for some reason it tasted like the strawberry i used 3 days ago. i'm thinking i didnt clean this hookah thoroughly enough, usually what i do is i run a cloth through the whole thing and theres always a BUNCH of leftover tobacco stuff on it and the metal always ends up shiny, but with this taste im getting i dont think its nuf. can i just stick my hokaah in my dishwasher or are there other better ways to clean a hookah.

please tell me you mean bulk coal. also i have a mya qt and a nammor so i run club soda through the hose a few times then rinse it out. and for my qt i take it apart and soak it in club soda and then rinse it out. dont be alarmed if the water turns green or yellow
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A brush would probably help a bit.

But besides that, there's different ways people clean them.. Lemon juice is one, since it should take some of the ghosting you're talking about.. Others use baking powder, though I don't know excactly how they use it.

Someone else can probably be a bit more specific.. smile.gif

Personally I just use a brush and plenty of hot water.. But soon I think I'm gonna run some lemon through it.. smile.gif
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QUOTE (barth @ Oct 22 2009, 02:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
ya bulk coal, whatever lol, i dont use that anymore. ok being new to hookah i'd like to know, what is a qt ?


a qt is a mya hookah and you can take it apart so it all fits in a solo cup. also try afire coals they are pretty cheap per coal and last long and are all around awesome
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QUOTE (NIGHTS OF BAGHDAD @ Oct 22 2009, 09:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hit it with some warm water,lemon juice and baking soda..give it a good scrubing



+1

a stem brush and hose port brush are recommended...

oh yeah...and the hose...inhale from the hose alone...if you taste strawberry, there's your problem.... Edited by Arcane
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