How to Clean a Bubbler – Step-by-Step

A bubbler is a device that can be used with your vape. You fill it up with water, operate it together and inhale through the mouthpiece on top. To provide a smoother vaping experience that is easier on your throat, vapor from the vape can be filtered through the water in the bubbler.

Keeping your bubbler clean is important to maintain the best vaping experience.  However, they get dirty really quickly when used regularly.

What is a Bubbler?

A bubbler is a bubbling pipe with a water chamber in it. They come from the same family as bongs and bubblers have many similar features to bongs but can be made cheaper than your typical bong.

A bubbler usually has a small bowl or nail which is used for smoking. It is just like most other bubbling pipes made out of glass. They all have a bubbling water chamber. Some bubblers can be made with filters to make sure no ash or other contaminants enter the bubbling chamber.  However, most bubblers are hand-held and do not come with that feature. Bubblers also come in various designs, shapes, and sizes.

However, many bubblers have complicated designs that make cleaning them difficult. Their tiny holes and rounded edges make it even harder to clean them. Using the process below, you can clean your bubbler in just 10 minutes – the secret is to use salt, alcohol, and a ziplock back!

Here is the guide on how to clean your bubbler with just these 3 tools:

Cleaning Your Bubbler Step-by-Step

1. Empty the bubbler – dispose of the liquid into the toilet or trash.
2. In order to ensure a longer lifespan of your bubbler, use warm water instead of boiling water to prevent that glass from breaking. Make sure your bubbler is sufficiently rinsed but don’t be concerned if you don’t get all the resin out.
3. To deep clean a bubbler, pour salt into the top opening until it is full. Any type of salt can be used for this process.
4. To create a cleaning solution pour alcohol (any will do, has to be over 60%) into the bubbler – on top of the salt.
5. Use a ziplock back and pour alcohol and salt in as well.
6. To begin the deep clean process, place your bubbler in a ziplock bag with the mixture and seal.
7. Shake it like a polaroid picture! – The salt will get rid of all the heavy stains if you shake the bag with the bubbler inside for around five minutes. Be careful not to break the glass by shaking too hard.
8. If you are sure that it is thoroughly cleaned, take the bubbler out of the bag and place it over a sink. Let all liquid drain from it. 
9. Wipe down the outside and rinse the insides of your bubbler with filtered water to remove any leftover residue.
10. Before using your bubbler again, it’s best to let it dry for at least half an hour.

Keeping your bubbler clean can improve the flavor of your vapor, as well as ensuring your vape is free from any residual debris or bacteria. Cleaning a bubbler is easy once you get used to it, so follow these steps next time you need to clean your bubbler. Regularly cleaning your bubbler will help to ensure you get the best flavor and vapor from your herbal blends, which can be expected if the bubbler is kept clean.