There is an ugly side to the marijuana world that is often overlooked and rarely mentioned. It's a dark secret that brings into question the integrity of the entire cannabis species. I'm talking about resin. The black nasty gook that covers the inside of your pipes and bongs after just a few bowls. This vile resin is as sticky as it is smelly. If you have the misfortune of getting any on your skin you're faced with two options. You can either walk around smelling like bong farts or you can amputate your hand. Because that stank isn't coming off unless you bathe in Purell and vinegar. The only defense against this underworld demon is to clean your pipe and bong regularly. A good bong or pipe cleaner will keep your weed device from getting clogged and keep your limbs from getting amputated.

There are many things around the house that will work as a good pipe cleaner. One of the most effective and simple is dish soap and hot water. This process can be sped up with the use of a wire pipe cleaner. If you soak the pipe in hot soapy water for 5 to 10 minutes the resin will loosen up and come right out. Then you just rinse the pipe under warm running water to remove any leftover residue. The pipe cleaner can be bent to reach all of the hard to reach corners of the pipe. With a little work you can have a pipe that looks brand new. If you are cleaning a glass pipe you will want to take extra care. Using objects to clean out the inside can sometimes lead to a cracked pipe. Disinfecting wipes do a great job of cleaning the bowl and outside areas of the pipe. When cleaning a pipe you should be careful to not drop any resin. It is very hard to get off and it smells stronger than a neglected truck stop bathroom.

Cleaning a bong is a little more difficult because of the shape and size. There are special bong cleaners available that are designed to cut through the residue that can build up inside a bong. Dr. Green's Bong Cleaner is a powerful multipurpose cleaning solution that can be used to clean all parts of the bong. It is concentrated to give you dozens of uses per bottle. The patented solution is designed specifically to break down the toxins and residues that can build up on a marijuana bong. This is an all-natural cleaner that will leave no taste or fragrance behind in your bong after cleaning. You simply mix the concentrated liquid with warm water, and gently scrub it into the dirty surfaces and bong parts. Then rinse under running water and your bong is good as new. This cleaner can be used on any types of bongs including glass, ceramic, plastic, and metal. You can purchase Dr. Green's Bong Cleaner at most smoke shops or online at www.offyourheadshop.com.