For everyone and about everything. How to care for a hookah without special equipment? How to care for an electronic hookah

This article may seem interesting to owners of Khalil Mamun hookahs with transparent flasks. The question of cleaning the flask of any other hookahs is much simpler; the flask is smaller and can be easily cleaned with a special brush.

The Khalil Mamunov flask is very large and, due to its specific shape, is practically inaccessible to ordinary brushes. Over time, the flask begins to darken, thereby losing its presentability. I will describe the method that I use myself, once every 2-3 months, when the flask becomes completely dark.

So, for cleaning you will need citric acid (if it is unavailable, you can replace it with baking soda) and a package of any cereal; from experience I will say that it is better to use crushed peas, it is cheap and effective. Pour a packet of citric acid into the hookah flask, add peas or other cereals, and fill half with hot water. To avoid having to constantly add water and plug the hole with your hand, the flask can be closed with a regular lid from glass jars. It fits like a native one :) You can wrap a couple of skeins of tape with tape so that the lid doesn’t fall off.

Next, everything is simple, long and persistently shake the entire contents of the flask, turning it periodically. The longer you shake, the better the result. Actually, that’s the whole trick: after the procedure, remove the lid, pour out all the contents and thoroughly rinse the flask.

If everything was done correctly, the flask will be as transparent as new! I do not recommend using other cleaning products; citric acid or baking soda are the cheapest and safest options.

P.S. There is another way that a friend advised me. In my opinion, it is less effective, but more budget-friendly in that you don’t have to use cereal or peas. The idea is simple, after each use of the hookah, roll the foil from the side into balls and put it somewhere. When a lot of balls have accumulated and the time comes to clean the flask, we also pour them into the flask of the hookah with soda and repeat the procedure described above.

Recently, hookahs for smoking have begun to appear in our homes, which many people bring with them from trips to eastern countries or buy in related stores. This device is quite easy to use, but, like any other household item, it requires attention. In this article we will talk about how to properly wash a hookah, how to care for it, and step by step we will look at the method of cleaning it.

Girl smokes hookah

Regularity of care

High-quality care of your hookah will ensure that you enjoy using it for a long time, and will also help the device itself serve you for a long time.

The first thing you need to remember is that the hookah is washed after each use. If this is not done, then the tars, flavors and other elements remaining after smoking tobacco can lead to the appearance of an unpleasant, musty odor, which will be very difficult to remove.

Regular washing will help quickly remove all traces of device use, odors and other contaminants. A clean, washed hookah can be dried and stored in a visible place.

Ready to use hookah

It is worth noting that the hookah should be washed only when it has completely cooled down.

Detergents

When thinking about how to wash a hookah, you should take care of selecting a suitable detergent. It is strictly forbidden to clean or wash the hookah with soap, washing powder or other household chemicals.

Such restrictions are due to the fact that it is almost impossible to completely wash off household chemicals from the surface of the device. Particles of washing powders can change the taste of smoke, as well as harm the hookah itself and its elements. It is also not recommended to use liquid detergents, as they leave behind a specific odor.

To wash a hookah, it is best to use proven traditional methods, for example, use a mixture of water and soda. To create a cleaning composition for washing the hookah bowl and shaft, you should mix soda and citric acid in a ratio of 4 to 1. To thoroughly treat the flask, you should stock up on natural abrasive, rice or buckwheat.

Please note that if the hookah has leather elements, for example, hoses, it is highly not recommended to wash them, since they do not tolerate water well. Such elements simply change over time.

For normal cleaning of a hookah you need a thin brush

If there is a metal spring in the hoses, it is also unsafe to fill them with water, since such contact may cause the metal to rust. It will be no fun at all to inhale rusty dust into your lungs. By the way, this is why when buying a hookah it is best to choose a device with hoses made of special plastic, which can be thoroughly washed after each smoke.

To properly rinse the shaft and bowl of the hookah, you should use only hot water. A hot hearth will help soften and remove plaque formed on the walls of the device. Cold water will not be as effective in this case.

Washing and Cleaning Instructions

Washing a hookah is not the most difficult task. To carry out the work we will need: warm running water, baking soda or citric acid, rice or buckwheat, a dish brush, fishing line and rags, toothpicks. By the way, hookah stores sell special brushes that make cleaning hookahs much easier.

Having collected all the necessary tools and cleaning products, you can begin work:

Systematic cleaning of hookah with brushes

• First of all, remove smoking residues, foil, and tobacco ash from the bowl. Usually, tobacco residues are easily removed by hand, but in some cases they can burn. To make things easier, you can immerse the bowl in hot water for a few minutes and then easily remove any burnt-on residue. You can use toothpicks for spot work.
• Take the device apart to drain the liquid, then reassemble it and take it to the bathroom.
• Connect the mouthpiece to the bathroom faucet and run warm water. It is necessary to ensure that the water runs in the opposite direction of the smoke. Treatment with running water will take 5-7 minutes.
• Then you should connect the top of the shaft to the water supply and start the process again. Let the water thoroughly rinse the insides of the hookah for the same 5-7 minutes. We will carry out better cleaning in the future.
• After preliminary washing, the device is disassembled again, now it is necessary to clean all its parts separately. The first thing to do is clean the hose. For this purpose we use a regular dish brush. The most important thing is that it is thin and has a long handle so that we can completely clean the insides of the hose. If a brush is not able to do this, you can use a fishing line with a rag attached to it, which can easily be threaded through the hose. At the end of the treatment, the hose should be blown out to remove all the plaque scraped off from its walls.
• After using the hose, you can wash the hookah bowl. We use baking soda and lemon juice or citric acid as a cleaning composition. Thoroughly rinse off the remaining cleaning composition after use, wipe the bowl dry and send it to dry.

Thoroughly washing the hookah bowl

• To wash the flask, you will need the same brush that we used to wash the hose. For better cleaning of the insides of the flask, use soda. Usually, soda easily copes with deposits on the flask, even if the hookah was smoked not only with water. If the insides are very dirty, you can add more abrasive and pour rice or buckwheat into the flask. Now it’s enough to shake the container properly, and then wash off the remaining plaque from the walls.
• When washing a hookah, the greatest attention should be paid to cleaning the shaft from dirt. The shaft is cleaned with a small brush with stiff bristles and the same soda. It is noteworthy that the shafts are collapsible and non-dismountable. It is clear that in the case of a collapsible shaft, the work is much easier to carry out, but somehow the fully welded version must be washed.
• We disassemble the collapsible version of the shaft as much as possible, and then wash each element under running water. After this, fill all the tubes with soda or fill them with citric acid and begin using a brush. We process the shaft elements on both sides, and then thoroughly rinse them again under the tap. After washing, you should try to blow out the pipes, thoroughly dry all the elements of the hookah with a towel, and then send them to dry.
• You should also start washing the welded hookah shaft by rinsing it under running water. Then, using a brush, soda or citric acid, we begin to thoroughly scrub the insides of the shaft, examining the dirt coming out of it. After several approaches and rinses, you will notice that there is less and less debris and dirt. When finished, rinse the shaft under the tap for 5-7 minutes to completely remove any cleaning agents and remaining dirt. Then blow out the shaft, wipe it and put it to dry.
• After washing, all parts of the hookah should be thoroughly dried with a towel, especially metal ones, so that they do not oxidize.
• After preliminary wiping, you should leave the hookah unassembled for drying. This process is lengthy and can take from half to a whole day. It is not recommended to speed up drying with a hairdryer or other heating devices; let the device dry naturally.
• After the hookah dries, it can be collected and used again.

As you can see, there are no particular difficulties in washing and cleaning the hookah. The most important thing is to observe regularity, not to be lazy and wash the device after each use. Then it will always be kept clean, ready for smoking.

Today we very often hear the word hookah. Modern people prefer this type of smoking. First, it's a great way to relax. Second, unlike cigarettes, there is no unpleasant odor left in the apartment.

How does a hookah work?

In this design, all parts are interconnected. To understand how to smoke a hookah correctly, you need to know the structure of this smoking device.
So, the hookah consists of the following parts.

• Glass flask. It is designed for water, which cleans, cools and humidifies the smoke.
• Metal shaft in the form of a pipe. The main purpose of the mine is the same as the water: cleaning and cooling the smoke.
• The hose is metal, plastic or silicone.
• Foil. It controls the heat and prevents contact between the charcoal and the tobacco.
• Rubber layers for sealing the device.
• A plate that protects the hookah from falling coals.

Accessories

• Cap.
• Forceps.
• Carrying for coals.
• Disposable mouthpiece.
• Ershik.
• Capsules cooling the hose.

How to smoke hookah correctly

Information on how to smoke a hookah correctly will be incomplete without a list of what you need to buy for smoking. You need to purchase a hookah, tobacco, special charcoal, mouthpieces, tongs and foil. We bought everything we needed. Now you need to prepare and light a hookah.

1. Pour cold water into the flask.
2. Assemble the hookah according to the assembly instructions.
3. Fill the bowl with loosened tobacco.
4. Cover the tobacco with foil. Poke a hole in it with a needle.
5. Light the coal.
6. After waiting for the coal to stop smoking and sparking, place it on the foil.
7. Light a hookah and take a puff.

The process of preparing the hookah for smoking is complete.

Smoking

• You must eat before the procedure. While smoking, you can drink tea and other drinks, as well as oranges and peaches.
• Don't get distracted and don't fuss.
• Choose a comfortable smoking place where you can completely relax. The hookah must be installed on the floor so that it does not move, but stands firmly on the surface.
• You cannot smoke while standing.
• Alcohol is incompatible with hookah. This is very harmful to health.

How to choose a hookah?

If earlier hookahs were made of brass, now they are made of plastic, metal and glass. The market is replete with these devices, but how to choose the most correct option?
It is believed that hookahs made from plastic and polymer materials are not of very high quality in use. Although their price is quite low. The fact is that plastic is much more difficult to clean than glass or metal.
Metal hookahs are easier to clean and are distinguished by their durability. But such a hookah tends to oxidize. Therefore, care should be regular. Otherwise, smoking will not give you the expected effect, and it will not be the best for your health.
The best option is to buy a hookah made of glass, and best of all, tempered glass. It will serve you for a long time, the glass material does not harm your health and is much easier to care for.
It’s not difficult to figure out how to smoke a hookah correctly. Having understood the preparation process and the smoking procedure, you can safely invite friends or just relax and unwind alone.

How to care for a hookah

The basic rule of device care is cleanliness. Smoke, disassemble, wash and dry. Then put it in the case.

How to wash?

For washing, you can use baking soda and a brush. Wash under running water.
The cup, flask and shaft must be cleaned as often as possible, and the hose - when dirty. It is not advisable for it to come into frequent contact with water, as it may rust. It is not recommended to use detergents containing chemicals.

The shisha needs to be washed, otherwise the quality of smoking will decrease, and there will be a risk of bacteria multiplying in the internal parts. But how to clean a hookah without a brush? What to use instead of special devices? Answers now.

Let us note right away that it is better to fork out for a gadget, especially since collecting 60-100 rubles is not so difficult :)

And if for some reason you don’t have one yet, but you really need to wash it, let’s consider alternative options.

Why clean narghile

During smoking, smoldering products settle on the walls, if you do not wash them, then after a while bitterness will appear, the taste of tobacco will be transmitted much worse, and cravings may worsen.

Besides contamination affects the service life of the device. The more carefully you take care, the longer the shisha will last.

Important maintain a sanitary condition so that pathogenic microorganisms do not multiply inside. Moisture and warmth are a favorable environment for them; poor washing will lead to the spread of germs and the smoker can become infected with colds and respiratory tract infections. This can happen even if you smoke alone, without company.

Is it possible to wash a hookah without a brush?

Nothing is impossible for skillful hands! Hookah workers during “hot” shifts do not have time to clean their charges for 20 minutes, so between smokes they wash them completely differently. Full cleaning begins after the shift.

“First aid” in the fight against contamination is washing under good warm pressure and drying.

The liquid in our pipes itself is not crystal clear 😉 so this method is more likely to get rid of the odors of smoked tobacco than from germs.

Sometimes baking soda or citric acid is used for cleansing.. In theory, these substances clean scale (in electric kettles and washing machines), but in reality, in order for this to happen, the device must be boiled. It is hardly possible to “boil down” the narghile. Also, small powder particles can damage the coating, especially on inexpensive devices. Thus, the health condition will only worsen.

You need to check with the manufacturer or seller whether the hookah can be washed using soda, lemon juice or other detergents.

How to clean a mine: 2 ways

Myths dispelled, let's move on to the most interesting part: how to replace the ruff.

You will need

• ordinary clean cloth of small size. It is better if it is dense, not stretchy;
• long thin device. In kitchens since the times of the USSR there have been such thin metal sticks that are used to pierce cabbage - they are ideal. You can also take knitting needles or sushi chopsticks. The latter will not be convenient, but they are more familiar to us than anything else :)
• stationery eraser.

Option 1:

Roll the fabric into a tube, thread it inside the shaft, and push it through with a stick. The ends of the rag should remain on both sides of the shaft. Wipe with progressive movements from the inside.

Option 2:

wrap the fabric around the stick. Make sure that the resulting volume fits tightly into the hookah pipe. Secure with a rubber band. You will receive an analogue of a brush. If the stick is not too long, clean from both edges.

A similar device can be made from fishing line and rags. True, you will only have such attributes if, along with smoking, you are interested in fishing :)

Washing the flask

It’s much more difficult with it without a special device. Ideally, a hookah maker has two brushes: one for the flask, the other for the pipe. The first one has a ring with bristles, which allows you to clean the bottom efficiently.

The neck of the product is very thin, so it cannot be washed with a cloth. It’s better not to even try - there is a risk that it will be very difficult to pull it back out.

You can rid the container of plaque and odors in several ways:

1. pour out the contents, add rice, shake and let stand for a while. Rice absorbs moisture well and will remove plaque, although for all the magic to happen, the walls of the container must be left damp.
2. pour dissolved citric acid or soda inside. Add hot water (not boiling water!) to the brim and leave until cool.
3. if you have a large bucket, basin or any container where the flask will fit completely, you can fill this container with hot water, dissolve lemon in it and immerse the accessory for half an hour.

Important: all parts must be thoroughly dried before the next session!

Small parts

In principle, the bowl, hose and saucer cannot be cleaned with brushes, but we will tell you the basic rules for cleaning them.

• all accessories must cool completely, before starting water procedures.
• do not wash these parts with chemicals, powders. Maximum - lemon juice solutions.
• remember: hot water cleans almost everything, but it is important that it is not boiling water.

Hose subject to pressure. Good pressure will cope with dirt. The accessory will still absorb odors, to a greater or lesser extent.

Pay special attention mouthpiece– it should also be thoroughly cleaned for disinfection.

Clay bowl It will darken over time, and you can’t get rid of it either. The glaze retains its original appearance longer, although small cracks may appear. It is washed with a kitchen sponge under a warm tap.

Do not use chemical detergents, even those intended for washing dishes. They have a strong aroma that can linger in the shisha. The soapy consistency is difficult to wash off, so the next time you smoke, there may be residual product in the flask, which is extremely harmful.

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

According to experts, the hookah should be cleaned after each use. Even during one session, residues of tar, tobacco and soot accumulate on the walls of the device’s elements, which over time lead to the appearance of a persistent musty odor. It is very difficult to get rid of it, given the fact that the use of most detergents is prohibited.

Means and tools for cleaning hookahs

Before cleaning the hookah, you need to make sure that all parts are completely cool. The choice of a suitable product must be taken with great care. You will have to forget about various powders and other modern cleaning products. The ban even applies to soap. These components are not completely washed off, quite quickly changing the taste of the smoke. Because of this, hookahs often become unusable.

The best option is to use water with baking soda. For maximum effect, you can also add a small amount of citric acid (no more than a quarter of the volume of soda). But even in this case, you will have to exercise maximum caution, especially when processing rubber hoses that do not tolerate contact with water very well. And various metal springs, if they are not regularly dried completely, can become rusty.

Advice: If possible, it is best to initially purchase a hookah with plastic hoses. They tolerate cleaning very well 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 shaft and vase). Otherwise, the plaque on the walls simply will not soften and it will not come off.

Recommended sequence of actions and process features

So, in addition to running water, soda and citric acid, we will need a thin brush or a strong fishing line with a soft, lint-free rag. If you follow all the recommendations correctly, 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 and remove all remaining tobacco mixture. It is best to use a soft brush or cloth for this.
• We disassemble the structure into its component parts as much as possible, pour out all the liquid from it.
• Next, we assemble the device again, attach its mouthpiece to the water tap and let in the liquid. We make sure that the water flows in the direction opposite to the movement of smoke while smoking a hookah.
• Next, we replace the mouthpiece with the upper part of the shaft and continue the process, but now in the opposite direction. The stage using clean running water should last at least 8-10 minutes. We remember that, if possible, the liquid should be as hot as possible (if the material of the elements allows it).

Mine cleaning

• Next, we disassemble the hookah again, now we need to clean all its parts separately.
• First we are working on the hose, for which we will need a very thin brush with soft bristles and a long handle. If you use a regular brush, you can damage the rubber. The use of wire can also cause damage to the material in case of careless movements. It is best to use a profile device or wire securely wrapped in rags. We move the device back and forth for a couple of minutes, if necessary, changing the fabric or washing the bristles of the brush. You need to blow out the hose or rinse it several times to finally get rid of dirt and deposits.

Cleaning the hose

• Next, we begin to process the bowl using a clean cloth and household chemicals. First, prepare a solution of weak concentration, pour it into a bowl, leave for a couple of minutes, drain and clean with a 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.

Cleaning the flask

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

The final stage is drying the elements. It is best to leave the structure disassembled in a place with good air flow so that all 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. You should not use it during this time; it is better to wait until it dries completely. Immediately after cleaning, the device also does not start, because... drops of water can affect the quality of steam and even cause burns to the laryngeal mucosa.

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