When cleaning your hookah, don't forget the hookah hose. Condensation forms here from the smoke, which settles and can lead to unpleasant odors and changes in taste. Microorganisms and pathogens also find a place here. In this guide, you can find out how to prevent deposits from forming, how to clean them and when it is worth buying a new hookah hose.
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Rinse the hose with clear water Hookah hose cleaning with a hose brush Boil in a saucepan Cleaning the hose with a steam cleaner Leather hoses/Tradi hosesThe simplest method is to regularly rinse the silicone hose with clear water. If possible, you should do this after every hookah session to ensure a minimum level of hygiene.
The hose is removed from the hookah base. The mouthpiece and the hose adapter are then removed from the hookah hose. Next, fill the hose about halfway with water and hold it closed at both ends before swinging it back and forth like a wave to move the water inside. It is best to use water that is as warm as possible to ensure good cleaning.
We recommend that you add a hookah cleaner to the water so that the cleaning is really 100% effective and pathogens are destroyed as far as possible. These are available in our hookah online shop in various forms, from powder to spray cleaner. Which form is used here is relatively unimportant. Simply add some of the cleaner to the hose before filling in the water and carry out the process as usual!
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You should repeat the process a few times so that every last bit of dirt is removed from the hookah hose and no residue remains. Afterwards, simply hang the hookah hose up to dry and place a cloth underneath so that your floor doesn't get wet.
The summary of the steps:
Alternatively, you can also rinse the hose with the shower hose from your shower. Simply remove the shower head and hold the end to the hookah hose. This has enough pressure to rinse away the impurities. Here, too, you should add a little cleaner if possible to ensure a good result when cleaning the hookah hose.
If you follow these instructions, you will prevent the deposits from the smoke from settling in the hose. This guarantees that you retain the best taste with every session with your hookah. This will extend the period of use during which you can smoke with your hose without any worries.
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If you notice that different types of tobacco taste the same when smoking or that the taste is strongly distorted, then this may be due to deposits in the hose. If simply rinsing with water and cleaner no longer helps, hookah hose brushes can provide a remedy!
These brushes are very flexible and can be easily guided through the dirty hookah hose. They clean it much more intensively than simply rinsing the hose with water.
To ensure that the brush can pass through the hose easily, you should rinse the hose once before inserting the hookah hose brush. You can then brush the inside several times and then rinse again with water. Again, hang the hose up to dry and place a cloth underneath. Done.
Summary of the steps involved in cleaning with a hose brush:
1. remove the hose, mouthpiece and adapter
2. run water through the hookah hose
3. thread the hose brush through the hose and brush through several times
4. hang up the hookah hose and place a cloth underneath it
If the two previous methods have not helped or your hookah has not been used for a long time, you can boil the hookah hose in a cooking pot. This is because, in addition to the impurities from the smoke, dust or pathogens can also settle. You certainly don't want to inhale the latter during a hookah session. Boiling can kill them off.
You can see how to do this in the picture gallery below. First, find a cooking pot into which the coiled hose will fit. Fill the saucepan with water and bring it to the boil. Now place the hose in it and leave it there for about 5 minutes.
Then remove the hose. Please pay attention to the high temperature, so it is best to use a pair of kitchen gloves. Rinse the hose with clean water and leave it to dry.
The individual steps of the cooking process at a glance:
This is an alternative to cooking if you have a steam cleaner. The steam cleaner is even the best method in terms of cleanliness, as the hot steam, which is also hotter than boiling water, removes all impurities and pathogens.
A steam cleaner is therefore a clear recommendation for discerning smokers and people who attach great importance to hygiene.
To disinfect and clean the hookah hose with the steam cleaner, remove the hose from your hookah as usual and remove the mouthpiece and hose adapter. Then let your steam cleaner preheat. As soon as it is ready for use, hold it to the hose and let the steam flow through the hose. The high temperature loosens stubborn dirt and germs have little chance of surviving.
Then run clear water through it again and hang it up to dry.
In addition to hookah silicone hoses, there are also leather hoses, also known as tradi hoses. These are often used with traditional pipes and have their very own style.
You need to be careful when cleaning the leather. Hot water or steam should not be used, as there is a risk that the leather will warp. When brushing, care should be taken to use soft bristles so as not to damage the inner leather.
So it will be like new!
Hookah cleaning is essential when it comes to ensuring optimal enjoyment when smoking hookah. Take a look at our article on the subject for the best tips.
If you are still interested in how to clean your other hookah accessories, then take a look at our otherhookah cleaning articles!
Updated: February 22, 2023
