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Meerschaum Pipe
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Meerschaum Pipe
Pipe Cleaning
If you're a pipe smoker, then cleaning your pipe regularly is something that must be done. It helps to keep the pipe smoking smoothly by eliminating any clogs in the stem or shank, and it also ensures a long life of use for the pipe.
One of the main questions pipe smokers have about pipe cleaning is: How often should I give my pipe a thorough cleaning?
The answer to this question can vary depending on how often you smoke, but as a rule of thumb it is recommended to clean your pipe after 10-20 bowls of tobacco are smoked.
Now let's get to the cleaning process by first going over what you will need:
Pipe Cleaning Solution – For this I recommend using grain alcohol.
Bristle Pipe Cleaners – It is a good idea to have a few different sizes on hands, because not all pipe stems are same size.
Pipe Shank Brush – A brush like this will help cut down on the amount of pipe cleaners you'll need to buy and keep on hand because it is reusable.
Shot Glass or other glass container – This will hold the alcohol while cleaning, making it easier to apply it to your cleaners.
Paper Towels
Q-Tips
Step 1
Disassemble your pipe by removing the stem from the shank
Step 2
Moisten a Q-Tip (saliva works best) and clean the tar from the rim of the bowl. It's a good habit to do this often, and not just when doing a full clean.
Step 3
Wad up a piece of paper towel and push it into the bowl. This will prevent any extra debris or cleaning liquid to get into the bowl while you are cleaning the shank.
Step 4 - Cleaning the Shank
Dip your shank brush, or bristle cleaner if you don't have one, into the alcohol and clean the shank of the pipe. After you have made several passes with your cleaning brush, you can use a Q-Tip dipped in alcohol if it will fit. This will really get the sides of the shank cleaned. Once this is completed and you're satisfied, use a dry bristle brush to give the shank a final cleaning, and to remove any excess alcohol.
You can now remove the paper towel and see how much "junk" you cleaned from your pipe.
Special Note: You do not want to use alcohol when cleaning the shank of a Meerschaum Pipe. This could damage the pipe because the meerschaum is so porous, it will absorb the alcohol.
Step 5 - Cleaning the Stem
Using a shank brush, or bristle brush, follow the same steps from Step 4 in order to clean the shank.
Step 6 - Rest
It is important to allow your pipe to dry by leaving it rest for a few days. Once it is dry, you can reassemble and start using it again.
Optional Finishing Step
If you are using a wood, or briar pipe you may choose to finish the cleaning process by polishing it with a light coating of olive oil. Olive oil is a traditional method for both protecting your pipe, and giving it a great shine.
All you need to do it apply a thin coat of olive oil, let it rest for around an hour so it is Absorbed, and then polish it dry with a clean cloth.
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Do I have to prime a meerschaum pipe?
I know you're supposed to prime wooden ones, for a better smoke or whatever. Any advice about pipes would help, really. I've only had one so far.
No, you do not need to do that with a meerschaum. Just load it with your favorite pipe tobacco and puff away.
Meerschaum pipes, what you need to know