There is nothing happier than a leisurely smoke of hookah with friends, but the aftermath? A dirty hookah! Dismantling the hookah parts can be a total pain. Sometimes we even have to wipe away the molasses gunk that’s stuck everywhere – it’s nasty!
But we have no choice but to clean, knowing that the bowl, stem and hose of the hookah can harbor nasty bacteria and germs over time. And inhaling those bugs makes us prone to yucky respiratory infections like colds, flu, and even pneumonia!
Plus, the resin and tar that builds up inside the hookah can irritate our lung lining and worsen breathing issues. Not fun at all! I’m not trying to scare you, just want to spread awareness.
Therefore, after I failed to clean the hookah many times, I went to YouTube and watched a lot of videos on cleaning hookah, which was very helpful to me. During this time, I learned many effective hookah-cleaning methods. For this reason, I compiled some cleaning methods and wrote this article How to Clean Hookah’s Blog
With just a few simple tricks, you can go from dirty, grimy hookah to sparkling new in no time. I guarantee if you follow my steps, you’ll be able to easily remove all traces of shisha residue and stains.
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The importance of keeping your hookah clean
Keeping your hookah clean is a very important thing, when you don’t clean your hookah properly, it turns into a bacteria breeding ground real quick. All that old shisha gunk stuck inside the stem, the hose, even the bowl? It’s a germ paradise! Every puff you take Dirty hookahs can be harmful to your health
In addition, unclean hookah will not only harm your health, but the disgusting smell will also destroy your happy atmosphere. Imagine how disgusting it will be after the smoke containing a lot of tar is inhaled into your mouth.
So do yourself a favor and take hookah hygiene seriously. Don’t let the fear of taking your hookah apart or scrubbing it hold you back. We all crave those thick, satisfying clouds from a freshly packed bowl. So we only need a few minutes of It takes time to clean the hookah, but the results are huge!
Hookah Cleaning Supplies You Will Need
After we understand the importance of cleaning the hookah, we can start to prepare cleaning tools to make our cleaning steps easier. Here are the cleaning tools that I often use. You can buy them according to your needs.
A hookah brush with stiff bristles to scrub away gunk in those hard-to-reach spots. It’s perfect for cleaning the stem and bowl.
Hookah cleaning solution to dissolve away resin and tar buildup. Get some at a tobacco shop or make your own by mixing equal parts warm water and white vinegar.
Pipe cleaners to navigate tight spaces like the hose and valve. Their skinny shape makes cleaning nooks and crannies easy.
With these cleaning supplies, we can start officially cleaning the hookah!
Let’s start by carefully taking the entire hookah apart piece by piece. Then, grab that brush and get scrubbing the inside of the stem to remove any residue. For extra cleaning, we can also soak the stem in a solution of warm water and lemon juice in to dissolve the sticky substance.
Next, we need to deeply clean the hookah glass base. Long-term use of the hookah glass pot will accumulate some stubborn stains and scale.
Let me share my tricks for cleaning. First things first, make sure to empty any leftover water in the base – this is crucial. Then you can add water pipe cleaner or a simple mixture of warm water and lemon juice. The acidity in lemons helps dissolve gunk. Pour the cleaning solution into the base and let it soak for 15-20 minutes, swirling occasionally to scrub off stuck-on grime. Then pour away the lemonade, but if your hookah has mold, just rely on the above The method may not be very effective. At this time we like deep cleaning. Compared to routine cleaning, deep cleaning requires stronger cleaning agents and manual scrubbing.
For tough stains, I use an alcohol solvent or Hookah John Cleaner for easy and effective cleaning. If you don’t have commercial cleaners on hand, Social Smoke cleaning pads also work well – just soak for 5-10 minutes. I usually combine the pads with warm water for the best results. The whole process requires diligent manual scrubbing and wiping, but seeing that sparkling clean water pipe base makes all the effort worthwhile!
Last up – the hose. If you have a washable one, remove it and give it a bath in warm, soapy water. I won’t explain it in detail here, you can read our blog on how to clean a hookah hose
How do you clean the inside of a hookah bowl?
Don’t forget about the hookah bowl at this time. This accessory is the dirtiest of all hookahs, especially if you notice a strange smell coming from the hookah bowl. This is a sign that it’s time to give the bowl a deep clean.
Although cleaning the shisha bowl is the hardest step, don’t worry – I have some simple tips that will make it a breeze!
First, remove all foil and remaining tobacco—a clean start is key. If there are any lumps, soak the bowl in boiling water for a few minutes to loosen them.
Boiling the bowl in hot water for 3-5 minutes can help remove stubborn residue, but for crusty, tar-like buildup, I recommend using a professional cleaner like Al Fakher Hookah Cleaner. This stuff is amazing! Just add a bit to the bowl , heat gently with a torch at a 45° angle, and watch the cleaner evaporate before your eyes! As it bubbles, gunk detaches from the bowl walls. Rinse immediately under hot water before the goop re-adheres. This method has a certain cleaning effect will amaze you
Tips for Maintaining a Clean Hookah
When you clean your hookah according to the above cleaning steps, you will know that a clean hookah will give you a better smoking experience
In addition to this, be sure to let your hookah dry completely before putting it away.
Storing your hookah in an airtight container and storing it in a cool, dry place will help keep it in good condition for as long as possible.
Take this advice and your hookah will stay working like new for years to come. Let me know your cleaning tips and tricks! Keep it fresh, friends. Your shisha sessions will thank you.
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