Hookahnoob Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 I have two hookas. My first one is a smaller chinese made one. Has worked awesome for what it is. No problems. Seemed very easy to clean. My other new hookah is a syrian I got at tangiers place. Very nice looking but it always has a funny taste and odor. I switched hoses and that seemed to help. It came with cleaning brushes and I have used them but when I smell in the tube it just reaks. Smells like how copper or brass smells when it get that green color. I cannot get it to taste or smell good.My little one I took appart and found that the tube would also unscrew off the base that goes in the vase. I took that appart and found some strange ass crystal like gunk! WTF? I slean them both out well and I didn't even see anything in the little ones tube. It was like large sugar crystals! I cleaned them all out but now I am really turned off at the idea of using either of them for smoking. My tall one just smells and my little one was growing spores or something! Should I take them and clean them both in hot water? Soap? Anyone ever see the crystal stuff in your tube? I dont leave water in either of them when not in use and always take them appart to dry out.Whats wrong with my hookas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calcartman Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 I'd say it sounds like your little hookah is doing cocaine, and the big one is smoking pot.You need to straighten them out before they're totally gone./bored Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hookahnoob Posted August 7, 2006 Author Share Posted August 7, 2006 Your telling me! The crystals in the little one were really strange! And I just cant get my big one to smell ok and I think it's making the flavor bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calcartman Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Everyone always says lemon juice and water for cleaning em out; its probably worth a shot.And unless the crystals are where you inhale from they'd probably come off in the water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hookahnoob Posted August 7, 2006 Author Share Posted August 7, 2006 Ya the crystals would have gone into the water. It's just strange. I had one brand of shisha that was SO wet that it would make the water red after smoking. Maybe some glucerine stayed in and started crystalsing.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calcartman Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Yep; sugars will do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuschultz Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Go with the 1:1 lemon juice:water concentrate. Works well. Also ive heard a 1:10 vinegar:water works well, though I feel like it would leave an unpleasant taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hookahnoob Posted August 7, 2006 Author Share Posted August 7, 2006 I will give that a try. my small hookah has always given me the best flavor and ease. My new big one is very nice. I just think it needs a good bath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilotaku Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 [quote name='nuschultz']Go with the 1:1 lemon juice:water concentrate. Works well. Also ive heard a 1:10 vinegar:water works well, though I feel like it would leave an unpleasant taste.[/quote] I use the 1:10 vinegar solution and let all my parts other than my hoses soak for about an hour and then rinse them off really well with warm water. It takes the odd smells away and does not leave any vinegar smell/taste at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeding_Heart1 Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 i would power wash the shit out of them! JOKING! LEmon juice works wonders! also, ive heard of useing that formula 4:20 shit for bongs on hookahs...maybe thats only in the base? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hookahnoob Posted August 8, 2006 Author Share Posted August 8, 2006 Ive "heard" that using rubbing alcohol and salt works the best on bongs. Then you rince it out and it looks like new. I think I will try the lemon and water on my hookas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonthert Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 Don't trip, the smell is probably coming from your hose port. Its impossible to fully clean a hookah unless you take it swimming with you. Bring it by and we'll look at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hookahnoob Posted August 8, 2006 Author Share Posted August 8, 2006 Ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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