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a kennedy

(33,444 posts) Fri Mar 28, 2025, 12:55 AM Mar 28

How do I clean my weed pipes??? .... [View all]

Thank you. They’re old……back in the early 90’s. Even earlier. But now?? They are not easy to breathe from. Please give me a cleaning solution to clean the passage out.

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How do I clean my weed pipes??? .... [View all] a kennedy Mar 28 OP

Old school remedy for glass piece... rock salt and alcohol; shake vigorously; rinse & repeat as needed. WheelWalker Mar 28 #1

It depends on the type of pipe Inkey Mar 28 #2

Metal, glass, I boil and the tar can be blown out easy. Briar or wood bowl, I use a pipe borer/reamer, ... marble falls Mar 28 #3

For my wooden one i Figarosmom Mar 28 #4

I use rubbing alcohol coprolite Mar 28 #5

I'd Use Everclear ProfessorGAC Mar 28 #6

This has all been fascinating, but just wanted to add this about acetone: nail polish remover Hekate Mar 29 #8

Good Call ProfessorGAC Mar 29 #9

Once long ago I had some fiddly little household job that called for acetone... Hekate Mar 29 #11

I use Mean Green. OldBaldy1701E Mar 28 #7

Everclear, (grain alcohol) and pipe cleaners. If clogged up bad I some times Hotler Mar 29 #10