pipe cleaner techniques

[Robster]

Hi all,

I have my new Mr Brog churchwarden and have really been enjoying myself.

I had a few too many of the good brew with a friend the other night and in the process of getting muntered, chuffed away at 5-6 bowls until my tobacco was gone & I was well and truly ready for bed. The pipe really added to my night and I'm very much a happy boy.

I woke the next morning with a mouth like 10 ashtrays. Yuck. But, 5-6 bowls was excessive.

I say all this to say, I put pipe in clothes bag, went home and forgot it for 5 days, got it out today & went to smoke her but she tasted really bad.

I ran a pipe cleaner through her a few times and it really helped but not a lot came out on the cleaner.

Should I be wetting the pipe cleaner first? Alcohol maybe?

What's best practices here? I'm a total newb. Had my 3rd session just this evening.

Loving it.

 

[the_edski]

Great night, bad morning. We've all had those! Our illustrious Mod Jwhite has made a great thread for pipe maintenance: http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/179676-Pipe-Repair-and-Maintenance. You should especially read the section in the first post titled "my cleaning routine'

 

[COHunter]

Pour 2 shots of your favorite high proof spirit. Drink one, y'know lil hair of the dog to chase the hangover demons away. Use the 2nd shot to dip your pipe cleaners into and clean out your stem with it. Be careful not to get the alcohol onto the outside of the stem, it can strip away some of the shiny finish. If that happens, a bit of olive oil and a buff with a cloth should bring it back around.

Let your pipe air out, fresh air and sunshine do you and I good, it does a pipe good too. Try to avoid long periods of direct sunlight, but get your pipe outside to enjoy the day!