Best craft pipe cleaners according to redditors

I bet you are not from the US because "pipe cleaner" means something slightly different ( and no, I am not making a dirty joke).
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These changed my life

These are awesome for getting in there and getting things clean. highly recommend them.

http://www.amazon.com/Bundles-Pipe-Cleaners-Hard-Bristle/dp/B000W5R6UA

Look up Zen pipe cleaners on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/Zen-Bundles-Cleaners-Bristle-Count/dp/B000W5R6UA

If memory serves me right, it reminds me of deconstructed store bought Pom poms. I ripped apart a lot of these as a kid to the same fluffy effect

At least the top white and grey clouds

Similar consistency:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KJRM5DV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_o5MACb34C559V

I think you are likely right. I've never seen this happen before myself though. Try different pipe cleaners maybe? I use these: https://www.amazon.com/Zen-Bundles-Cleaners-Bristle-Count/dp/B000W5R6UA/

Gridded easel pads another good option for maps. You can use them to draw fast maps on the fly during the session, but you can also prepare maps before sessions with as much detail as you want. Office or art supply stores might have better prices than what you can find online.

Pipe cleaners can be handy as well. One thing you can do with them is to cut them into short segments and then twist them into loops, which can be hung on miniatures to indicate status conditions. Mini rubber bands also work for this, as can the rings from the caps of plastic bottles.

Couple of helpful accessories that people always mention on this subreddit include:

• BudKups - these are basically storage compartments for your herb that can be prepacked all at once and then simply inserted and removed, meaning you pack 6 of them at once and then you don't have to repack until all of them are out
  
  
• Pipe Cleaners - these pipe cleaners with bristles will help you greatly when it comes to cleaning your device, they're similar to the ones PAX includes in the full package; you'll also want a very high percentage (91 or 99) isopropyl alcohol to help.

Grab some Zen Pipe Cleaners
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Grab a bottle of Propylene Glycol (lube for the mouthpiece)

I block the mouth end with an old cut-up q-tip after removing the mouthpiece. Sometimes I'll scrape a bit of goo right away on the top with a dry q-tip but I do the finishing steps near the end by spraying a tiny amount of 99% iso on a qtip and rub away.

I dab the inside of the oven with 70% iso and I start scraping with a knife.

I finish off the oven with a green scouring pad that I cut to 1 cm/2 and dip it in iso and I use a precision screwdriver and I rub it in the oven.

Then I remove the old q tip and use those plastic lined pipe cleaners and dip it in iso and go to town on the vapor chamber.

I also wipe off the flat mouthpiece first with a towel to remove most of the goo and then I use cold water, an old toothbrush and dawn dish soap to clean it since you should avoid using iso on rubber if possible.

To clean the screen I just burn off the stuff with my torch lighter and it's like new.

Sometime I'll scrape some crap off my half pack oven lid with a knife if it gets too bad, then I clean it with iso and a qtip.

At the end I make sure to thoroughly wipe everything with 99% iso as to not inhale small scouring pad particulates that might have been left behind.

I have a tip to help with maintenance, if you're using the original screens, use a pair of pliers and bend the sides a little bit so it's easier to remove. On that note I remove the screen after each use and wipe the pax oven/screen with a dry q-tip, I use a bamboo skewer to help pry it off (by pushing on the side of the screen) and I can use it as a tool to scrape some abv that's stuck in the oven.

I have a Pax 3, a Mighty and a Dynavap M 2017 and yet my go-to is the pax3. If you treat it right, it's amazing.

These are only 5 bucks and they work great.

Is the screen or the pipe itself getting clogged. For the pipe I recommend the pipe cleaners that have metal bristles mixed in with the soft ones as well. As far as the screen I've found that if you make sure to hit the bowl and empty the ash and scrape the screen the second you are done, before the resin and ash can harden it helps keep it clean. Don't leave half smoked bowls. If it is attached and won't clean well it may be worth cutting out and leaving just enough around the edge to hold another screen in place, and just replace that one when it gets clogged.

Edit these are the pipe cleaners i'm talking about

these are really great for cleaning any smoking device, I have a bunch https://www.amazon.com/Bundles-Zen-Pipe-Cleaners-Bristle/dp/B000W5R6UA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1478012971&sr=8-1&keywords=zen+pipe+cleaners

Here are a couple things we did when flying with our little guy (although he was a year old)...

• bottle for take off, and bottle for landing
  
• playing with post-it notes kept him pretty occupied
  
• along the same line as post-it notes, he loved playing with stickers.
  
• coloring/drawing apps on iPad for him to scribble
  
• he liked putting a handful of little pom poms in a clear plastic cup, dumping it out, and refilling it
  
  Make sure to get yourself a drink when he falls asleep - you're going to need it! In all honesty though, it wasn't as bad as we were expecting it to be. You guys will be fine!! Don't take it personally if any of your neighbors give you the stink eye. I feel like for the most part, people are pretty understanding of babies on a flight. Good luck!
  

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Often times the white acrylic pearled stems are very difficult to get back to perfect when the airway has been poorly maintained (not sure on your color). Best approach I have found with these is to completely submerge it and soak the stem in a mixture of white distilled vinegar and baking soda. You want the solution to bubble and fizz during the majority of the soak (so use a good amount of baking soda in the bottom of your container and a lot of patience filling it). I will usually place the stem tennon side down. Make sure you have cleared the airway as much as you can. You will want to see bubbles coming out through the lip as it soaks. You can soak for 1hr to overnight (this soak won't hurt anything)

Follow up the soak with passes of a bristle nylon brush (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0115SLLLM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_aVXdzb72RVG6S) and hard bristle pipe cleaners if still being stubborn (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000W5R6UA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_DWXdzbXF8T8WV) Pass multiple soft pipe cleaners dipped in the flat sodium bicarbonate solution, followed by dry ones. Aaaand REPEAT as many time as needed haha. It usually works pretty well for me.

You can also use the flat sodium bicarbonate mixture to clean the outside of the bowl and inside the shank to remove some smell! Vinegar and water is often recommended for cleaning hard wood floors that have been freshly stained as it won't remove stain and sanitizes. The extra dissolved baking soda can help with smell as well :)

Not for this price, they don't :)

And my local shop doesn't, actually. At least, they never do when I've shopped there, but they're much more porn oriented, the smoking accessories are relegated to a corner and most of it is way overpriced glass pieces. I wish there was a proper smoke shop like some of the ones I've seen online around here.

Zen Bundles Zen Pipe Cleaners Hard Bristle, 132 Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000W5R6UA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_qNObAbWP8147Y

Get these. This pack has lasted me almost a year. I hardly ever use the brush that came with my Pax.

Nova Lite's are usually found in the likes of WalMart, if they can be found at all

http://www.amazon.com/Nova-Lite-36CT-WHITE-CLEANERS/dp/B001T8QJDY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1408772086&sr=8-1&keywords=nova+lite+white+pipe+cleaner

They are not absorbant, and practically useless, unless you have a bent pipe that a BJ Long is too stiff for. They are flexible, and good for a stem with a tight air passage or bend in it.

Pipe cleaner of last resort.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000W5R6UA/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1452984269&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=zen+bristle+pipe+cleaners&dpPl=1&dpID=41I0P5fM0nL&ref=plSrch

I found these for $4 with free shipping.

I would suggest going to a cigar shop and picking up some. I have found a pack of 30 for $1. I have heard some people use a paperclip, but you might scratch the oven or vapor path.

https://www.amazon.com/Bundles-Zen-Pipe-Cleaners-Bristle/dp/B000W5R6UA

I use these and haven't had to buy any in months.

I found these work great for this.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000W5R6UA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Your vapor path is probably clogged. Your unit is getting hot because it's either clogged and you can't remove the vapor and heat that's being produced, or, it's getting hot because you didnt pack it tight enough and the heater is being over worked.

https://www.amazon.com/Zen-Bundles-Cleaners-Bristle-Count/dp/B000W5R6UA

I use those to clean all my vapes. Remove the mouthpiece. Dip one in 90% iso and stick it through the vapor path holding the unit upside down. Any excess alcohol will drip down the pipe cleaner and get absorbed or drip to the floor. You dont want to risk alcohol getting underneath the silicone and getting into your electricals. The pipe cleaner will pop out the screen and you can scrub that down. Then run the pipe cleaner back and forth while twisting to get a good scrub in the vapor path. I usually have to use two pipe cleaners to get the vapor path clean. A clean pax is a happy pax.

This.

Usually wherever you buy your glass should have some. I use Zen Bristle Pipe Cleaners, my local shop has them for $1.50 for the 44 pack, which lasts a while (you can reuse them a couple times).

Well, you could just mouth hit it with a lighter and not inhale it. You know, until you stop tasting burnt cotton. Then just blow out all the burnt stuff.

Also, if you REALLY wanna clean it out...

Your best bet for wood is probably going to be pipe cleaners. They were originally created for cleaning wooden and clay pipes. This with a light alcohol/water mix (probably 30alcohol/70water) and a nice drying overnight should have you in ship shape.


Hope this helps.

Instead of foam you could use bits of old sweater. Easier to felt into, and they have a nice weight to them. As for wire, I really like using actual pipe cleaners, not the craft kind. They have really hard bristles that catch the wool and make a great base. They’re not perfect for tiny details, cause they can be spiky, but they are quite strong.

I got my cat a "squeaky" toy which is a soft mouse with an automatic squeaker that goes off whenever it's touched or pushed (something like this https://www.chewy.com/pet-zone-play-n-squeak-mousehunter/dp/40799) and also she LOVES soft pompoms which I throw like a ball and she goes running after it (https://www.amazon.com/Caydo-Supplies-Creative-Decorations-Assorted/dp/B06XJSJCTM/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1511278984&sr=8-8&keywords=pom+pom) and carries it around in her mouth. Both are also interactive as you can throw them for your cat. Also, how are you using the wand toy? I would recommend jingling it and hiding the feathers behind something - that always peaks my cat's curiosity and she goes a-huntin'!

I use these, local shop stocks them
http://www.amazon.com/Bundles-Zen-Pipe-Cleaners-Bristle/dp/B000W5R6UA

OMG. Pipe cleaners are the best and I totally get it. I don't have any, unfortunately. But send me a message this weekend if you guys aren't well-gifted yet and I can probably send one or two of these.

well, there are always pipe cleaners

If you're worried about scratches in bottles I figured you'd also be concerned about bottle necks, etc and have them around for cleaning because they don't require a lot of dexterity. I brew beer from time to time so I buy these cat toys (like these https://www.amazon.com/Cosmos-Assorted-Colors-Cleaners-Chenille/dp/B01EHO7P2K/) for about $1 per 10 off ebay or from a hobby store. They're good for cleaning because it's critical to keep all the tubes and pipes clean. I sterilize them and reuse them too.

I get that you don't like the metal straws but it's not clear to me why or maybe a better question is what is it you like about the plastic straws? Is it mostly that they are disposable?

I use these

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000W5R6UA?vs=1


Sorry for shit formatting, I'm on mobile.

yeah, I ended up using it twice. It still functions fine and temp is good, it's just it feels like the fuzziness is killing the drag and not allowing smoke to come out well

just for opinion, do you think this product is good for Pax?

http://www.amazon.com/Bundles-Zen-Pipe-Cleaners-Bristle/dp/B000W5R6UA

I highly recommend zen pipe cleaners They're really cheap and work great.

+1 to just ISO (99% OR 91% Isopropyl alcohol) and salt. Though I learned the hard way that if you're cleaning a grinder just use ISO. The salt makes it more difficult to reclaim the goods.

This process will take a couple/few hours but just let it sit in a bag, shake it around every so often, and of course one bag per item if it's glass. You don't want to lose a piece in the cleaning. Overnight is great too if you want. I strongly recommend pipe cleaners with hard bristles too.

I cannot open the link, either, but I'be been a pipe smoker for most of my life and I'd call these pipe cleaners.

Anyhow, you don't need those to clean a razor. A toothbrush and dish soap are all you'll ever need for that. I usually just give my razors a gentle scrub with my nail brush when changing blades. No biggie.

I always put everything away as soon as I've finished, that way I know I'm not going to bump into it, knock it to the floor, etc.

Cleaning on a weekly basis is a good habit to get into, the alcohol and salt is pretty cheap compared to the chemical solutions that are sold that do exactly the same thing and get it no cleaner in the end. Don't forget to clean the bowl and stem. Purchase bottle brushes for the purpose and clean those off after use every week. It will keep your bong looking like new and make sure every different strain smoked tastes as it should.
Also stop by the tobacconist to purchase pipe cleaners, the ones with metal filaments in them, they do an excellent job of keeping those stems clean.

This is what the pipe cleaners I'm talking about look like. I usually cut them in half 'cause they're too long as is.

http://www.amazon.com/Bundles-Zen-Pipe-Cleaners-Bristle/dp/B000W5R6UA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1415465541&sr=8-2&keywords=pipe+cleaners

Smoke shops, craft stores, gun shops, Walmart, Amazon and such. Colorful and/or sparkly pipe cleaners are more for crafts and might cost more. Look for cheap fuzzy white pipe cleaners.

I'm still working through a huge pack of 12" pipe cleaners I bought years ago. Handy to have around. I cut them in half so I have twice as many.

Edit to add this link of some on Amazon and another link. These have stiff bristles and are made more for cleaning instead of crafts.

you're welcome

Pipe cleaners

I hope you feel better!

http://www.amazon.com/Bundles-Pipe-Cleaners-Hard-Bristle/dp/B000W5R6UA i use these a lot for my warez too

No problem. You'll probably be cleaning lint etc mostly from it if you plan to carry it around. I tend to go a little overboard when I clean my guns, but I typically don't clean my rifles/shotguns all that frequently and will go between multiple thousands of rounds before I do.

When I clean my guns I use a mat like this to absorb oils etc and this to get all of the black carbon out of it. I use these to clean the bore/inside of the barrel. I use these and these for the hard to reach places that still have something building up on them.

When you're done cleaning everything, you'll want to make sure you put oil/grease on all the components that come in contact with other parts. Basically if it rolls oil it, if it slides grease it. I use this on the slide/rails where they contact each other and use this in most other places. Then I'll wipe down the exterior with this.

Really all you have to make sure you do is get most of the debris out of the gun, and make sure you have oil on surfaces that create friction or need some kind of rust preventative coating.