The most effective ways to clean a hookah

It is not enough to choose high-quality flavors to enjoy smoking a hookah. If you do not know how to clean the hookah, or neglect the basic rules of the process, then the device will quickly become clogged and the effect of its use will not be the same.

According to experts, the hookah needs to be cleaned after each use. Even in one session, the remains of resins, tobacco and soot accumulate on the walls of the elements of the device, which eventually lead to the appearance of a persistent musty smell. It is very difficult to get rid of it, given the fact that the use of most detergents is prohibited.

Tools and tools for cleaning hookah

Before you clean the hookah, you need to make sure that all its parts are completely cool. The choice of a suitable product should be taken with special attention. You will have to forget about various powders and other modern cleaning products. The ban applies even to soap. These components do not completely wash off, rather quickly changing the taste of smoke. Because of this, hookahs often become worthless.

The best option is the use of water with baking soda. For maximum effect, you can also add a small amount of citric acid (not more than a quarter of the volume of soda). But in this case, you will have to be very careful, especially when processing rubber hoses that do not tolerate contact with water very well. And various metal springs, if they are not regularly dried to the end regularly, can become rusty.

Tip: If there is such an opportunity, it is best to initially buy a hookah with plastic hoses. They perfectly tolerate the cleaning features and do not wear out for a long time.

There is another important point in cleaning a hookah at home - only very hot water is taken for the procedure (in particular, for processing the mine and the vase). Otherwise, the plaque on the walls simply will not soften, and it will not go away.

Recommended Procedure and Process Features

So, in addition to running water, soda and citric acid, we need a thin brush or a strong fishing line with soft rags without lint. If all the recommendations are correctly followed, then the desired result can be achieved without much hassle in a quarter of an hour. To clean the hookah, you must perform the following manipulations:

• Remove the foil from the hookah bowl, remove all the remains of the tobacco mixture. It is best to use a soft brush or cloth for this.
• We disassemble the structure into its components to the maximum, pour out all the liquid from it.
• Next, we again assemble the device, attach its mouthpiece to the water tap and let the liquid flow. We make sure that the water goes in the direction opposite to the movement of smoke while smoking a hookah.
• Then we replace the mouthpiece with the upper part of the shaft and continue the process, but now in the opposite direction. The stage with the use of clean running water should last at least 8-10 minutes. Remember that the liquid should be as hot as possible (if the material of the elements allows this).

Mine cleaning

• Then again we disassemble the hookah, now you need to clean all its parts separately.
• First, we deal with the hose, for which we need a very thin brush with a soft pile and a long handle. If you use a regular brush, you can damage the rubber. The use of wire can also damage the material in case of careless movements. It is best to use a profile tool or a wire that is securely wrapped in rags.Using the device, we move back and forth for a couple of minutes, changing the fabric if necessary or washing the bristles of the brush. Several times you need to blow out the hose or rinse to completely get rid of dirt and plaque.

Hose cleaning

• Next, we proceed to processing the bowl using a clean rag and household cleaning products. First, prepare a solution of a weak concentration, pour it into the bowl, leave it for a couple of minutes, drain and clean the cloth soaked in the same composition. If necessary, repeat this several times or increase the concentration of active substances. Next, be sure to rinse everything with clean water.

Flask cleaning

• After the cleaning procedure is completed, you need to use a clean, soft and dry cloth to remove excess moisture from all accessible surfaces of the hookah parts. If this is not done, then they will gradually oxidize and become unusable.

The final step is drying the elements. It is best to leave the structure unassembled in a place with good air flow, so that all the parts dry naturally. It is strictly forbidden to use artificial heat sources, hair dryers, fans, especially on rubber elements. On average, drying a hookah takes at least 18-24 hours. All this time, they should not be used, it is better to wait until they are completely dry. Immediately after cleaning, the appliance also does not start, as drops of water can affect the quality of steam and even provoke burns of the laryngeal mucosa.

Today, specialty stores offer specialized means for cleaning hookahs. From a practical point of view, they are very convenient, thoroughly wash away impurities, do not leave behind an unnecessary aromatic plume. True, they cost a lot, are spent quite actively, their shelf life expires a few weeks after the first application. Therefore, if the hookah is not used so often, it is better to limit yourself to the use of familiar household chemicals.