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Now that you have a new nargile, and you’re enjoying the fine smoking sensations of this unique hubbly-bubbly, it’s time to consider something you may not have thought about before: cleaning.

That’s right; nargilehs need to be cleaned periodically. The water in the vase acts as a filter for the smoke, and should be replaced after every use. Also, smoke and particles can cling to the inside of the stem or hoses. If your nargile gets too dirty it will not draw properly, or the smoke can start to taste stale. A regular cleaning regimen will prevent this. Make sure that you have a nargile cleaning brush among your nargile accessories.

A Quick Guide to nargile Cleaning

It’s actually not difficult to clean a nargile. Make sure you use very hot water to clean the vase and stem, and that you never use water on the hoses unless they are made of washable plastic. Most importantly, however, remember that you can never use soap to clean a nargile; the residue will alter the flavor of the smoke.  You can use a mixture of lemon juice and baking soda.

To clean the vase, simply empty it, fill it with hot water, and scrub it with a nargile cleaning brush. The stem is even simpler to clean: just run very hot tap water through it, until the water runs clear. As for the hoses, carefully detach them from the nargile, and then blow strongly through them to clear away any particles and dirt. It’s best to do this outdoors.

Once your nargile’s parts are cleaned, let them dry thoroughly. The best way to get them fully dry is to let them sit overnight on a towel. They’ll be ready again by morning. Another point to remember: always let the nargile dry thoroughly before you smoke it again; the only water in the pipe while smoking should be at the bottom of the vase.

As you see, it’s really not too hard to clean a nargile. The cleaning regimen described here should be done about every 7 to 10 days, depending on how often you smoke your nargile. Most people will change the water in the vase before every smoking session, since nargile smoke tastes best when filtered through clean water.

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