So I’m noticing after an iso and salt wash that this bubbler I got has a clear residue along the bottom of it and in the diffuser at the bottom. I’ve tried hot water, iso and salt, and I even dropped a magnet inside with some sponge glued to it and that took off some of it with iso after pulling the magnet with another. This crap is really stuck on there and it’s clear; I’ve never seen anything like it. I’m only vaping on this bubbler too no actual weed goes into the glass so it generally stays very clean. How can I get this stuff off?! I have a picture of it; notice a clearer ring around it is gone from me using the magnet. It’s still stuck on in the diffuser and edges. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Have you tried Acetone? its not the same as iso-, rubbing alcohol, or nail polish remover. I mean REAL acetone.
@ChrisTheKid419 I have not tried acetone, isn’t that like hella toxic? I’ve never used acetone for bongs isn’t that paint thinner? Do people actually go to that length with their glass?
Acetone is safe, leaves no residue so they claim but I always feel safe rinsing with water. Just my personal preference. But no, paint thinner that people refer to is Laquer Thinner and is oil based and leaves hella residue behind and is for sure hella toxic! Acetone is definitely the safer route. Sent from my iPhone using Grasscity Forum
Citrasolv works great. All natural. $6... https://www.walmart.com/ip/CitraSolv-Natural-Cleaner-and-Degreaser-Valencia-Orange-8-fl-oz/21369105? As long as you wash it out before use, you can use pretty much use any solvent to clean the bong. Acentone, ISO, methanol, ect.
Here's a thread where someone had a similar issue and I recommend the same thing and it worked for them Small white rings in my bong
it’s not calcium yet it’s a very new piece after my first few sessions I noticed this. Also using filtered water I only clean with tap water I don’t use tap water for vaping or smoking
That's very strange..just for the record filtered water doesn't remove calcium. Only Reverse osmosis or distilled water does
I will give this a try and see first as it’s less toxic lol but I guess acetone is pretty well accepted across the community and better than iso?
Some say general cleaners like this take awhile to wash out? Have you seen this clear stuff I’m dealing with before or are you saying you use this in general and it works?
They use citrasolv on drilling rigs to clean up the cutting samples from the oil and crap down hole. They have to use a product that dissolves oils, grimes and films from the rock quickly and safely so the geologists can determine what type of rock they are drilling through. It's all natural and works better than ISO imo.
Its been awhile since I've used it. My buddy would bring it home with him when he worked out on the rigs so we got it for free. I don't remember any residue being left over but we'd give em a few rinses too. I know the "scummy film" you're talking about, or think I do, and I think the citrasolv did NOT leave that behind. The solvent has a strong orange or citrus smell to it, that was the most offensive part about it imo. I'm not picky about the salt or tap water precipitate left on the glass after cleaning when using iso + salt, so I've not used citrasolv since we ran out years ago (more expensive than ISO) though I did prefer the citrasolve to the ISO. I saw a product being sold at my local headshop that was being touted as better than ISO alone, and all natural, and when I opened the bottle to smell, it smelled just like Citrasolv. I think they're using pretty much the same stuff as Citrasolve in the headshop bottles and just marking it up for a profit. I can't remember if we added salt to the citrasolv or not, but I'm guessing itd work at least as well as adding salt to ISO. How to Clean a Glass Bowl, Bong and Pipe - 421 Flavors I couldn't find much about others using it, though came across this. Use it or don't lol I just had forgotten about it and after reading your post remembered it and thought I'd lend the suggestion.
That’s awesome thanks for the suggestion! Yeah my only thought is whether it leaves some kinda coating or not, seems like a good option though! Gonna see what method I should try first lol
After a good near 24 hours, shaking and overnight soaking, vinegar and baking soda FAILED. Thank you for the idea but onto the other alternatives. I’m not using this piece for a bit now that I’ll be running all these cleaners through, will keep this thread posted until it gets cleaned!
Suggestion is appreciated, but I don’t know how you’re still alive! Lol, take a look at this link I found. Not only is this a cleaner that has citrus oil (any oil cleaner would stick to the glass), it’s also considered a carcinogen with deep penetration to the lungs if inhaled. https://ecochildsplay.com/2012/04/24/ewgs-guide-to-green-cleaning-greenwashing-cancer-blindness-asthma/ I think I’ll be skipping this one, acetone seems extreme but also seemingly the safe and tried method! Might be going that way if no one else has other ideas, really appreciate the activity on the thread!
That's wild! Sorry I couldn't help. I'm shocked that a brand new piece with filtered water has something caked on it already. Completely stumped
Ya idk it's mainly just D-limonene, the same thing that's in oranges, the same thing that you smell when someone peels an orange. I'd trust citrasolv over acetone, but really don't see a problem with either. FYI, here's an article on EWS, or the group behind that link you posted.. " That’s because the EWG has a history of passing shady “science” off as solid facts. Its main talent isn’t research, it’s duping reporters into credulously transcribing their “findings.” A nonprofit organization that has learned how to turn public panic into a stream of hefty donations, the Environmental Working Group has no problem ginning up outrage that causes families needless worry and does incalculable damage to honest industries. Hyperbole, it seems, is big business – last year the EWG raised more than $6 million. " Environmental Working Group | Funding sources, staff profiles, and political agenda | Activist FactsActivist Facts
