The complete guide to cleaning your silicone bong
A clean silicone bong is a better silicone bong. Residue builds up, water gets stale, and flavor degrades — none of which is inevitable when the gear is this easy to maintain. Here's the full cleaning guide specifically for silicone bongs.
Daily: change the water
Stale bong water is the fastest way to ruin a session's flavor. Empty and replace the water daily if you session regularly. Fresh water takes 10 seconds and makes a meaningful difference in every hit.
Weekly: dishwasher or hot water soak
For weekly maintenance on a Eyce bong, the dishwasher is the easiest option. Top rack, no heated dry setting. Remove the glass bowl first and hand-wash it separately. The platinum-cured food-grade silicone handles dishwasher temperatures and detergent without degrading.
If you prefer manual: rinse with hot water, add a few drops of dish soap, seal the openings and shake, rinse three times. Air dry.
Monthly: ISO deep clean
Once a month (or whenever flavor noticeably degrades), do a full ISO soak:
- Empty all water
- Add enough 91%+ isopropyl alcohol to coat the interior
- Add a tablespoon of coarse salt
- Seal all openings and shake vigorously for 2 minutes
- Pour out and rinse with hot water five times
- Air dry completely — at least an hour before using
For stubborn resin: freeze and flex
When resin is thick and built up, the freeze method is the most satisfying solution. Freeze for 2 hours, flex the silicone walls hard, and the resin cracks and falls away. Finish with a hot water rinse. No chemicals required.
Cleaning schedule reference
| Frequency | Task |
|---|---|
| After every session | Empty and replace water |
| Weekly | Dishwasher or hot soapy water rinse |
| When resin is heavy | Freeze and flex |
| Monthly | Full ISO soak |
All Eyce silicone bongs are built to be cleaned this way. See the lineup at eyce.com/collections/all.
FAQ
Q: Can I use boiling water to clean my silicone bong?
A: You can, but it's unnecessary. ISO is more effective on resin and doesn't require heating. If you do boil, don't exceed 10 minutes and use plain water.
Q: How do I remove bong water smell from silicone?
A: ISO soak followed by a baking soda and warm water rinse. Baking soda neutralizes persistent odors that ISO breaks down but doesn't fully eliminate.
Q: My bong is stained even after cleaning — is it ruined?
A: No. Silicone can discolor from heavy residue over time but this is cosmetic. If it passes the smell test and the ISO soak didn't restore color, try a longer soak (2–4 hours). Function is not affected by light staining.