Namenone Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 What i've noticed with my hookah base is that sometimes i get black stuff stuck to the bottom of the glass base. i have to wash it out and scrub it to get it off, i have no idea what it is and it only builds up after not thoroughly cleaning it with a brushAny idea what it is? (yes i do rinse my hookah regularly!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1v3th3ad Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 ya, I've had that...that is dirt from the charcoal...I think maybe it could be binding with whatever molasses is dripping down the stem and thats whats making it more difficult to clean...I came to this conclusion because it happens with me when I use a phunnel; when I use an egyptian I get different colors like shades of brown in the bottom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonthert Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Its water insoluble chemicals from the tobacco flavoring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cotsi95 Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 I use rock salt and vinegar, It works really well, just a lil rock salt and like a tablespoon or 2 of vinegar. Swish it around and then dump it out, then clean with soap and water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayson Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 QUOTE (cotsi95 @ Nov 3 2009, 07:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I use rock salt and vinegar, It works really well, just a lil rock salt and like a tablespoon or 2 of vinegar. Swish it around and then dump it out, then clean with soap and water.Could I put my hookah stem and pieces in a tub of this solution and set overnight? My hookah is really starting to stank... bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goody1231979 Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 i have mold in my base any suggestions? little spots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuie Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 QUOTE (Goody1231979 @ Nov 3 2009, 09:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>i have mold in my base any suggestions? little spotsfill that bad boy up with Bleach! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goody1231979 Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 ya i put like a cap or two diluted with water, it didnt come out, but i figured at least its dead mold now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cotsi95 Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 QUOTE (Goody1231979 @ Nov 3 2009, 09:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>ya i put like a cap or two diluted with water, it didnt come out, but i figured at least its dead mold now Try the rock salt. it will work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coyotero Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Iodaphor will kill all mold and bacteria. Fill your base with water and dump a capful of Iodaphor in it. Let it sit about ten minutes and pour it out, it should take any mold out with it. It doesn't leave a stink or residue like bleach does.We use this stuff to clean and sanitize homebrewing equipment... Works great on hookahs too.Get some here:http://www.brewersconnection.com/catalog/Cleanandsanitze.htmOr at any local homebrew store. Works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuie Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 QUOTE (Goody1231979 @ Nov 3 2009, 10:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>ya i put like a cap or two diluted with water, it didnt come out, but i figured at least its dead mold now + + = Then rinse it out. And Smoke! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHTS OF BAGHDAD Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 man id be worried so smoke out of a vase after using bleach on it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuie Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 QUOTE (NIGHTS OF BAGHDAD @ Nov 4 2009, 09:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>man id be worried so smoke out of a vase after using bleach on it..You do have to rinse it out good. But the flip side is if you don't want to you bleach, clean your base after every session.I have used bleach on a few hookahs I have bought used. Never had any problems. After I let the bleach do it's thing, rinse it out several times if I can still smell bleach, I throw it in a sink full of Hot Water and Dawn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHTS OF BAGHDAD Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 ya i give mines a good scrubbing with all the utensils and brushes that came with the hookah after each use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcane Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 i throw a couple of charcoal gnomes in there with a tooth brush and pieces of magic eraser...gets the job done fairly well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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