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How to Clean a Bubbler


How to Clean a Bubbler


Learn how to clean your bubbler from what ingredients to use and how to use them, to the step-by-step process for cleaning a bubbler and storing it properly.


  • 5 min read
Bongs come in all shapes, sizes, colors, and materials. Materials include glass, acrylic, ceramic, and silicone. Each has its own pros, cons, and best uses. For example, while glass bongs may not be travel friendly, they give a strong intense high. Head to a smoke shop and check one out today!
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Bongs look complex, but they are easy to use. A bong is a pipe that filters smoke through water. They generally have four main parts.  Bongs are versatile and come in a wide variety of materials, shapes, and sizes. Head to a smoke shop and check one out today!
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Bongs, bubblers, water pipes: It’s likely you’ve heard these terms all used to refer to the same thing. The truth is, these terms are not interchangeable and each has its own benefits and best uses. For example, a bong is great for group sessions or solo sessions at home. Head to a smoke shop and check one out today!
  • 4 min read
Stone pipes are durable, portable, and make for a smooth smoking experience. Given that we’ve had centuries to perfect the stone pipe, they can be carved into any shape or size. Head to a smoke shop and check one out today! 
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Steamroller pipes are versatile, powerful pieces. Their unique shape--featuring a large carb hole--allows for intense hits and a customizable smoking experience. These pieces are worthy investments for any smoking enthusiast. 
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Spoon pipes are the classic stoner’s pipe. Perfect for a back porch sesh with friends or a solo smoke, these portable and beautiful pipes will remain a staple in the smoker’s toolkit. 
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Sleek, super stylish, and cool in more than one way: Sherlock pipes are iconic for a reason. Whether you want a smoother hit or just want to look a little classier, Sherlock pipes are an essential to any smoker’s collection. 
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Though they might not be able to replace the soothing ritual of rolling a blunt, glass blunts are a smooth, easy-to-use healthier alternative to tobacco-leaf wraps. Pack it fat, light it up, and enjoy.
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Being able to pick and choose through different weed pipe shapes, sizes, and colors allows you to personalize your smoking device to your liking. The main thing to remember before you purchase is to pick a pipe that’s compatible with the form of cannabis you’re using. Stick with spoons, chillums, bongs, and bubblers if you’re smoking flower, and go for dab rigs if you prefer concentrates. 
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You don’t need a fancy DIY weed kit to enjoy cannabis, but having the essentials guarantees a more enjoyable experience. As a reminder, most of the introductory tools and accessories listed above are best enjoyed with flower. Vaporizers and dab rigs use some of the same items, but these combo weed kits include device-specific odds and ends. Remember that you can always ask your local dispensary budtender or headshop for additional advice for how to get a complete kit.
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There’s a lot of rumors circulating around the cannabis community about the effects of sativa, hybrid, and indica strains. Considering the stoner movie clichés and inconsistent budtender advice, it’s no wonder people are confused. Read more and educate yourself on the truth. 
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In a pinch, nug grinding by hand does the job, but getting the full effect of flower requires a dry herb grinder. Nothing quite compares to the way a weed grinder transforms lush nugs into a cloud-like fluff. Read more to understand how a grinder can ultimately make your cannabis last longer.