StayPuff Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Well my new KM needs a new washing(from what I can tell). Are there any specifics I should follow to clean the stem? I was just going to use dawn(?) and my large test tube brush... If anyone has better ways of cleaning it by all means post. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladimir Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 [quote name='StayPuff' date='14 December 2009 - 04:12 PM' timestamp='1260835923' post='439001'] Well my new KM needs a new washing(from what I can tell). Are there any specifics I should follow to clean the stem? I was just going to use dawn(?) and my large test tube brush... If anyone has better ways of cleaning it by all means post. Thanks [/quote] There are many threads on it if you do a topic. Regular cleaning means you need less serious cleaning... if you have smoked it for a few years and not cleaned it... it would probably need a little more treatment. I basically run the brush and dish soap through the stem every few months, varying heavily (based more on storage (IE DUST and such) than on smoking activity). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHTS OF BAGHDAD Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 what your gona do is pretty good, when you want to spoil your hookah add some lemon juice and baking soda to it..not something you have to do everytime, but on those occasions you want to spoil your hookah and make her feel special..lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayPuff Posted December 15, 2009 Author Share Posted December 15, 2009 [quote name='Vladimir' date='14 December 2009 - 05:14 PM' timestamp='1260836087' post='439003'] [quote name='StayPuff' date='14 December 2009 - 04:12 PM' timestamp='1260835923' post='439001'] Well my new KM needs a new washing(from what I can tell). Are there any specifics I should follow to clean the stem? I was just going to use dawn(?) and my large test tube brush... If anyone has better ways of cleaning it by all means post. Thanks [/quote] There are many threads on it if you do a topic. Regular cleaning means you need less serious cleaning... if you have smoked it for a few years and not cleaned it... it would probably need a little more treatment. I basically run the brush and dish soap through the stem every few months, varying heavily (based more on storage (IE DUST and such) than on smoking activity). [/quote] So you only clean it every few months? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joytron Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 I would not listen to that advice. Heres the thing the cleaner ypur hookah the better the smoke is going to taste. Soap and a brush works fine, also pour some soap in the vase and fill it with water. Peer down the stem it should be smooth, if it looks rough it needs more cleaning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayPuff Posted December 15, 2009 Author Share Posted December 15, 2009 [quote name='joytron' date='14 December 2009 - 05:22 PM' timestamp='1260836557' post='439007'] I would not listen to that advice. Heres the thing the cleaner ypur hookah the better the smoke is going to taste. Soap and a brush works fine, also pour some soap in the vase and fill it with water. Peer down the stem it should be smooth, if it looks rough it needs more cleaning. [/quote] Yeah because I was informed you should clean it after 3-5 bowls. I just didn't know if KM's had any special method. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rj_skillz Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Hmm..I know some people might be lazy but I tend to just clean my hookah straight after a session of smoking! I blow hard through the hose first. Wash the vase with filling it up with water 3/4 times and shaking it about. Run hot water through the stem and then use the brush once followed by running water through it again. then with my hookah cloth, I tend to shine the stem up and clean the vase from outside. Hang the pipe up. and thats it really Its best to give your hookah a regular clean rather than leaving it for a very long time! It will definitely affect your sessions in a positive way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuie Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 For all my non Mya Hookahs. I wash in the bath tub with Warm Water and Dawn and a Stem brush. Does the trick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayPuff Posted December 15, 2009 Author Share Posted December 15, 2009 [quote name='Stuie' date='14 December 2009 - 05:29 PM' timestamp='1260836953' post='439011'] For all my non Mya Hookahs. I wash in the bath tub with Warm Water and Dawn and a Stem brush. Does the trick! [/quote] Ty guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rj_skillz Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Stuie, do you throw your hose in the bath tub aswell as your hookah?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetNut Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Yeah, soap water and stem brush before I smoke everytime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretender85 Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 I just run the thing through with hot water(including the hose as its washable) every time im done..occasionally ill run it through with some lemon and baking soda maybe once every couple months or so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon` Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 [quote name='rj_skillz' date='14 December 2009 - 07:28 PM' timestamp='1260836894' post='439010'] Hmm..I know some people might be lazy but I tend to just clean my hookah straight after a session of smoking! [b]I blow hard through the hose first.[/b] Wash the vase with filling it up with water 3/4 times and shaking it about. Run hot water through the stem and then use the brush once followed by running water through it again. then with my hookah cloth, I tend to shine the stem up and clean the vase from outside. Hang the pipe up. and thats it really [img]http://www.hookahforum.com/public/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif[/img] Its best to give your hookah a regular clean rather than leaving it for a very long time! It will definitely affect your sessions in a positive way. [/quote] Sorry I just had to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayPuff Posted December 15, 2009 Author Share Posted December 15, 2009 [quote name='Brandon`' date='14 December 2009 - 08:05 PM' timestamp='1260846349' post='439058'] [quote name='rj_skillz' date='14 December 2009 - 07:28 PM' timestamp='1260836894' post='439010'] Hmm..I know some people might be lazy but I tend to just clean my hookah straight after a session of smoking! [b]I blow hard through the hose first.[/b] Wash the vase with filling it up with water 3/4 times and shaking it about. Run hot water through the stem and then use the brush once followed by running water through it again. then with my hookah cloth, I tend to shine the stem up and clean the vase from outside. Hang the pipe up. and thats it really [img]http://www.hookahforum.com/public/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif[/img] Its best to give your hookah a regular clean rather than leaving it for a very long time! It will definitely affect your sessions in a positive way. [/quote] Sorry I just had to. [/quote] Thanks for the lol 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookah hippie Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 hey stuie do you kill two birds with one stone and take a bath while cleanbing hookahs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuie Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 [quote name='rj_skillz' date='14 December 2009 - 06:44 PM' timestamp='1260837845' post='439015'] Stuie, do you throw your hose in the bath tub aswell as your hookah?! [/quote] No, I have been doing this way, long before H-S blogged it. http://www.hookah-shisha.com/hookahlove/2480-hookah-how-to-cleaning-a-washable-hookah-hose.html [quote name='hookah hippie' date='14 December 2009 - 09:59 PM' timestamp='1260849599' post='439073'] hey stuie do you kill two birds with one stone and take a bath while cleanbing hookahs [/quote] Not really a bath person but I can get my KM's, dog and baby cleaned all in one swoop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHTS OF BAGHDAD Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 i do the lemon and baking soda thing once a week to 2 weeks or after i have any flavor that has mint in it..god i hate mint..lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuie Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 [quote name='NIGHTS OF BAGHDAD' date='14 December 2009 - 10:06 PM' timestamp='1260849977' post='439077'] i do the lemon and baking soda thing once a week to 2 weeks or after i have any flavor that has mint in it..god i hate mint..lol [/quote] Hate mint?!?!?! You are crazy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saechao_07 Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 My fav way of cleaning my hookah is using dish washer powered detergent like sun or cascade they also have the lemon scented one too for you baking soda and lemon guys. Just clean it how u would use a stem brush and scrub away The best part of using this is u can polish ur fine hookah to a mirror shine after by using a soft dry wash cloth the resaults will turn out squeeky clean oo this is also really great for your nasty crused ass....Vase too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHTS OF BAGHDAD Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 [quote name='Stuie' date='14 December 2009 - 11:14 PM' timestamp='1260850450' post='439082'] [quote name='NIGHTS OF BAGHDAD' date='14 December 2009 - 10:06 PM' timestamp='1260849977' post='439077'] i do the lemon and baking soda thing once a week to 2 weeks or after i have any flavor that has mint in it..god i hate mint..lol [/quote] Hate mint?!?!?! You are crazy! [/quote] the first time i smoked it, it was kool the ice cold effect, but after about 15 minutes the flavor for me gets very boring.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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