Let’s set the scene: your centerpiece is gleaming in the sunlight, basking in its own beauty—and yet something’s...off. A little less sparkle. A little more mystery meat fog. That’s right. It’s cleaning time.

But don’t panic. You don’t need a science lab or a specialty cleaner named “Bong Blaster 9000.” In fact, everything you need is probably hiding in your pantry—just like your Loke Glass piece hides in plain sight.

Why Cleaning Matters

Just like your skincare routine or your favorite velvet throw pillow, your Loke Glass deserves a little love. Regular cleaning keeps your hits smooth, your flavors fresh, and your glass looking like the art object it was always meant to be. Plus, it helps your piece live longer and work better. Beautiful and functional—why not both?

Let’s dive into three elegant-yet-effective methods using everyday household items.

✨ Method 1: Vinegar + Rice

We’re not making sushi—but we are rolling with a minimalist pantry clean.

What You’ll Need:

• White vinegar (any will do)

• Uncooked rice (no microwavable cheaters)

• Lukewarm water

• A zip bag for your bowl piece

• Something to cover the openings (old sock, fabric scrap, mysterious handkerchief… you get it)

How To:

1. Pour out the old water—don’t look at it too long.

2. Add 1 cup rice + 2 tbsp vinegar to your bong’s chamber.

3. Add enough lukewarm water to cover the rice. No boiling! We love our glass unshattered.

4. Pop your bowl in a zip bag with the same mix.

5. Cover the holes with your hands (or a chic sock) and shake it like you're summoning spirits.

6. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and bask in the sparkle.

🍚 Pro tip: Don’t let the rice sit too long or it’ll turn into risotto. Elegant? Yes. Effective? No.

✨ Method 2: Baking Soda + Vinegar

If you ever made a volcano in 5th grade, congrats—you’re already qualified.

What You’ll Need:

• White vinegar

• Baking soda

• Lukewarm water

• Your trusty bowl bag

How To:

1. Remove the bowl, pour out the water, and mentally apologize for the delay.

2. Add 2 tsp baking soda + 2 tsp vinegar + ½ cup lukewarm water to your bong.

3. Add the same to your bowl’s bag.

4. Cover the holes and do the bong boogie. Shake until the resin gives up.

5. Rinse with lukewarm water and enjoy that clean, lemon-scented aesthetic (optional citrus essential oils not included).

🧼 Bonus: Baking soda also deodorizes, so if your piece’s mystery scent was getting suspicious—problem solved.

✨ Method 3: Lemon Juice + (Rice/Baking Soda/Salt)

No vinegar? No problem. Bring in the citrus squad.

What You’ll Need:

• Lemon juice (bottled or fresh)

• Coarse agent of choice: rice, salt, or baking soda

• Lukewarm water

• Optional: classical music to really set the “spa day” tone

How To:

1. Remove the bowl and pour out the water. Again. We’re making this a ritual.

2. Mix 2 tbsp lemon juice + 2 tbsp abrasive of choice + ½ cup lukewarm water.

3. Add the mix to your bong and your bowl’s bag.

4. Shake it up—channel your inner house DJ.

5. Let it soak for 5–10 minutes (or overnight if your piece partied a little too hard).

6. Rinse well, dry gently, and admire your work.

🍋 Fun fact: Lemon’s acidity helps dissolve resin and leaves behind a fresh scent—so your next session starts with a clean slate.

✨ Method 4: Isopropyl Alcohol + Salt

Some things are timeless: red lipstick, little black dresses, and this bong-cleaning combo.

If you ask cannabis elders, this is the method. It’s effective, inexpensive, and—bonus—doesn’t require any lemon-scented theatrics (unless you want them).

What You’ll Need:

• 91% or 99% isopropyl alcohol (the higher, the better)

• Coarse salt (Epsom, sea, or rock—it’s your scrubber of choice)

• Your trusty bowl bag

• Optional: gloves, to keep those dainty hands resin-free

How To:

1. Remove the bowl and pour out the used water (preferably before it walks away on its own).

2. Fill your bong chamber with isopropyl alcohol—enough to swirl but not spill.

3. Add 2–3 tablespoons of coarse salt.

4. Pop your bowl in a bag with the same alcohol/salt mix.

5. Cover all openings and shake like you’ve just been caught in a lie—hard, fast, and with dramatic flair—for at least 3–5 minutes.

6. Rinse thoroughly with warm water and a dash of dish soap.

Why It Works:

Isopropyl alcohol dissolves sticky resin like a charm, while salt scrubs it right off your elegant glass surface. It’s the dynamic duo we didn’t know we needed—but the stoner community has sworn by it for generations.

💚 Sustainability Tip: Reuse your cleaning mix for multiple rounds when possible, and always rinse mindfully—your bong and the planet will both thank you.

A Few Final Tricks

• No dishwashers, please. Sudden heat can fracture glass. We want elegance, not explosions.

• Use lukewarm water only. Going hot-to-cold (or vice versa) is a recipe for heartbreak.

• Clean weekly. Or every 10–12 uses. Your lungs (and your guests) will thank you.

• Change your water after every sesh. Even secrets need refreshing.

Want to level up? Add a pipe brush to your cleaning kit—it’s like a little spa wand for your downstem.

TL;DR (Too Lazy; Didn’t Resin)

Go On, Get Back to Looking Like a Vase Again

Your Loke Glass deserves the spotlight and the sesh. Whether it’s the centerpiece of your dinner party or your morning ritual in disguise, keeping it clean keeps it cute.

Want to turn your cleaning routine into a ritual? Check out our Cleaning Kit Essentials (coming soon!)—so you’re always ready for surprise guests, sneaky smoke breaks, and spontaneous moments of shapeshifting joy.