Soap And Water.

[Dogseatfood]

So, being new to this whole Hookah thing I was wondering if cleaning the hookah with soap and water is okay! I've read threads about cleaning tips and how to get deep cleanings and things, but I just don't have that kinda time.

So If I just took a bottle of dish soap filled the sink with water and then put the hookah in and scrubbed it, also making sure the stem and such were clean. would that be an issue?

[Josh Hamilton]

soap as in dish soap? that would be bedda

[Dogseatfood]

Well yeah dish soap, lol! I was just making sure I wouldn't mess anything up.

[Josh Hamilton]

oh my stupid eyes didnt read the OP...I apologize sir

if you plan to give it a bath just take out the purge valve/ball bearings as it can rust easily..everything else is good to go / oh I would stay away from abrasive cleaners (steel sconge scrubs)

[Hassouni]

I steer clear of soap for stuff like that (as well as for tea and coffee pots) because it can leave soap residue depending on what kind of water you have, and you dont want that mixing with your soap.

What I do, and I think a lot of others do (help me out here, forum!) is use water and lemon or lime juice. I guess the acidity cuts through any grime, and it leaves it smelling better, and there's less chance it'll not get totally flushed out

[porksandwich9113]

[quote name='Hassouni' date='26 July 2010 - 02:51 PM' timestamp='1280173876' post='476426']
I steer clear of soap for stuff like that (as well as for tea and coffee pots) because it can leave soap residue depending on what kind of water you have, and you dont want that mixing with your soap.

What I do, and I think a lot of others do (help me out here, forum!) is use water and lemon or lime juice. I guess the acidity cuts through any grime, and it leaves it smelling better, and there's less chance it'll not get totally flushed out
[/quote]

Vinegar diluted with water does wonders as well!

Just make sure you finish with a nice rinse or two.
We should really compile a "hookah care" thread that stays stickied.
Lol.

[ryno]

I just use water and my brushes. I stopped using soap after I got some bubbles in my mouth through the hose... Not tasty.

[questions]

I am not advertising for this company as I don't get anything from it...but there is a company that makes this product called
"the hookah cleaner"...I feel it works well and leaves no aftertaste or anything like that
just my two cents....

[dizzbizz]

For cleaning my stem and base I use soap water. For cleaning my hoses I use vinegar.

[Arcane]

[quote name='Hassouni' date='26 July 2010 - 09:51 AM' timestamp='1280173876' post='476426']
I steer clear of soap for stuff like that (as well as for tea and coffee pots) because it can leave soap residue depending on what kind of water you have, and you dont want that mixing with your soap.

What I do, and I think a lot of others do (help me out here, forum!) is use water and lemon or lime juice. I guess the acidity cuts through any grime, and it leaves it smelling better, and there's less chance it'll not get totally flushed out
[/quote]
this

[quote name='porksandwich9113' date='26 July 2010 - 10:04 AM' timestamp='1280174682' post='476430']
Vinegar diluted with water does wonders as well!

Just make sure you finish with a nice rinse or two.
We should really compile a "hookah care" thread that stays stickied.
Lol.
[/quote]
this

[quote name='ryno' date='26 July 2010 - 10:14 AM' timestamp='1280175270' post='476434']
I just use water and my brushes. I stopped using soap after I got some bubbles in my mouth through the hose... Not tasty.
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or this.

[Chreees]

I use baking soda and lemon juice for deep cleanings. Usually I just use water, though.

[antouwan]

i usually just use soapy water for the initial cleaning when i FIRST get the pipe because in KMs there's all kinds of nasty crap in there that needs soap to be broken down. after that, i just use water because i don't want any perfuming agents in the soap effect the flavors of the hookah.

usually: water + brushes.
deep clean: lemon juice, baking soda, brushes.

[A13lackFish]

dish soap works fine for bases, i dont recommend you pushing it down the stem...

your best mix for an oder removing clean would be buy 90% or above rubbing alcohol (its like 2 bucks a giant bottle) pour some into the base, then add salt, and hot water. Shake (with hand over the opening) rinse, and rinse until there is nothing left in there. As to the stem, stick with the standard brush that is likely provided with your hookah.

I clean all my phunnel and regular bowls using dish soap and my my fingers, then rinse etc.


welcome to the hookah experience

[SaintPendulous]

[quote name='ryno' date='26 July 2010 - 03:14 PM' timestamp='1280175270' post='476434']
I just use water and my brushes. I stopped using soap after I got some bubbles in my mouth through the hose... Not tasty.
[/quote]

>.0..... good to know....that sucks dude

[SaintPendulous]

[quote name='antouwan' date='26 July 2010 - 06:19 PM' timestamp='1280186350' post='476451']
i usually just use soapy water for the initial cleaning when i FIRST get the pipe because in KMs there's all kinds of nasty crap in there that needs soap to be broken down. after that, i just use water because i don't want any perfuming agents in the soap effect the flavors of the hookah.

usually: water + brushes.
deep clean: lemon juice, baking soda, brushes.
[/quote]

i just bought a KM, what kind of Nasty Crap did u come across?

[IainUM]

I use dish soap, but I rinse it out many many times. Like after I am sure I have all the soap out, I rinse it out another time or two to be sure. This process has worked for me for a while

[Stuie]

This how I do everything and for years now.

Bases - Dawn and Water - swirl a few times and rinse
Stems - Dawn and Water - brush and rinse well
Washable Hoses - Lemon Juice and Water - swish from end to end several times the rinse with water
Non Washable Hoses - Few good overhead lasso swings outside
Bowls - Water - For Deep Cleaning - Boil in Water and Baking Soda

[Mikefu]

I use dish soap and water for my stem and base, unless the base is funky after smoking a really strong ghosting flavor, the I wash it and then soak it with baking soda and water for a few hours. I just use water for my bowls, and lime juice with some water for hoses. Pretty standard.

[antouwan]

[quote name='SaintPendulous' date='02 August 2010 - 12:56 AM' timestamp='1280728569' post='477315']
[quote name='antouwan' date='26 July 2010 - 06:19 PM' timestamp='1280186350' post='476451']
i usually just use soapy water for the initial cleaning when i FIRST get the pipe because in KMs there's all kinds of nasty crap in there that needs soap to be broken down. after that, i just use water because i don't want any perfuming agents in the soap effect the flavors of the hookah.

usually: water + brushes.
deep clean: lemon juice, baking soda, brushes.
[/quote]

i just bought a KM, what kind of Nasty Crap did u come across?
[/quote]

i think it's like grease or soot from the fabrication process. it's filthy.

[Mikefu]

[quote name='antouwan' date='17 August 2010 - 01:53 PM' timestamp='1282082016' post='479328']
[quote name='SaintPendulous' date='02 August 2010 - 12:56 AM' timestamp='1280728569' post='477315']
[quote name='antouwan' date='26 July 2010 - 06:19 PM' timestamp='1280186350' post='476451']
i usually just use soapy water for the initial cleaning when i FIRST get the pipe because in KMs there's all kinds of nasty crap in there that needs soap to be broken down. after that, i just use water because i don't want any perfuming agents in the soap effect the flavors of the hookah.

usually: water + brushes.
deep clean: lemon juice, baking soda, brushes.
[/quote]

i just bought a KM, what kind of Nasty Crap did u come across?
[/quote]

i think it's like grease or soot from the fabrication process. it's filthy.
[/quote]

Yeah. I think it was some kind of burnt machine oil mixed with a bunch of welding soot. Like the soot that builds up in your fireplace except greasy. It came out just fine, but I'm really glad I wasn't all excited to smoke and didn't skip cleaning to smoke. That'd have been awful.