Bondal929 Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 My hookah has been tasting horribly latey. Ive tried cleaning everything but nothing is working. The other day i smelled the bowl, and it smelled very strongly of various hookah flavors. I wrapped my mouth around the bottom of the bowl and pulled and it tasted sort of like how the hookah has been tasting. I tried washing it with soap and water and the smell was still there. It still didnt go away after washing it with white vinegar. Is the bowl even the problem in this situation or does it not really matter? If so, how would i go about removing this smell from it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Maybe you could soak it overnight in a vinegar/water solution, or an alcohol/water solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caramellanne Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 I use lemon juice...lemon always has a "Clean" smell to it... I used it in my smelly base last night and now it smells squeaky clean! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skimo Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 I agree with Joseph, vinegar will eat that shit up quick lol, then you should just soak it in hot water to get the vinegar off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OPR234 Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Be sure to scrub the underside of it out the best you can too. The shisha juices can find their way into some weird places that you may not be able to see, but there is space I would bet that is still messy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bondal929 Posted November 2, 2006 Author Share Posted November 2, 2006 Do your bowls smell like sweet candy after you wash them though? mine always does haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalliwag Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 [quote name='Skimo']I agree with Joseph, vinegar will eat that shit up quick lol, then you should just soak it in hot water to get the vinegar off[/quote] you would you damn douchebag!!! ARRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skimo Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 so rude, I should pimp slap ya XD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalliwag Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 I bet ya laughed tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skimo Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 actually I really lol'd, what can I say, your a funny old man haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djbomberto Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 just drop it in bleach and light and repeat hehehehehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalliwag Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 [quote name='Skimo']actually I really lol'd, what can I say, your a funny old man haha[/quote] HAHAHAHAHA!!!!!....hmmmmMMMM..... HUH?!?!?!?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bondal929 Posted November 3, 2006 Author Share Posted November 3, 2006 Bleach? wont that like... kill it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradfordr Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 Up in Canada, we don't have vinegar. I use baking soda and water for the bowl, stem, and base every now and again and it works like a charm!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtysamurai Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 how can you not have vinegar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanguineSolitude Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 dont have vinegar? thats the most ridiculous statement ever. go to the supermarket my friend. you ahve vinegar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skimo Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 yeah I think Canada has vinegar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suicideguy Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 Look for dilute acetic acid if they dont' sell it as vinegar since vinegar=acetic acid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caramellanne Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 HAHA, silly canadian! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradfordr Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 [quote name='SanguineSolitude']dont have vinegar? thats the most ridiculous statement ever. go to the supermarket my friend. you ahve vinegar.[/quote] Ahahaha, so I guess that joke backfired.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lwieise Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 [quote name='dirtysamurai']how can you not have vinegar?[/quote] ...just like Americans don't have mounties. Don't know which one is better to have though. Be careful with your bowl...some clays if fired a certain way will crumble if you soak them in water too long. Don't worry though...I don't think many hookah bowls are made like that though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 I personally wouldn't mess with it. If it affects your hookah exerience that much, you might just be better of getting a new bowl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Abides Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 I just throw my heads onto a hot stove burner for a few minutes and it cooks all the goop particles right off. Works like a charm, though ya might get some black charring so don't leave it on too long. Disclaimer: I don't know a lot about ceramic/clay firing, so I'm not sure if this is dangerous for your bowl (i.e. could crack it). All I know is it works for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny_D Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 I don't know what my brothers & sisters on the other side of the pond call it :- But I use a scourer pad with some hot soapy water. cleans the shit right out JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Show Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 [quote name='Johnny_D']I don't know what my brothers & sisters on the other side of the pond call it :- But I use a scourer pad with some hot soapy water. cleans the shit right out JD[/quote] yep thats what they are called here! like a Scotch Brite pad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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