Tips on How to Clean Your Dab Rig
Cannabis concentrates at the connoisseur level are packed with naturally derived terpenes found in the cannabis flowers before they are extracted and packaged for consumers to enjoy. Enjoyment is the spice of life when it comes to cannabis concentrates, and in order to get the best possible experience out of your head stash, knowing how to clean a dab rig is a necessary measure.
Good news: maintaining a reclaim-free dab rig and crystal clear quartz isn’t a difficult task to take on given the effective methodologies available to concentrate consumers looking to get the most flavor from their dabs. We’d like to share our recommendations for ensuring tasty and enjoyable dabs by keeping your glass and quartz fresh.
Benefits of a Clean Dab Rig
Most importantly, a clean dab rig means that cannabis concentrate consumers can taste the terpenes of the strain they are dabbing without the impediment of residual flavor from the reclaim of past dabs floating around and sticking to the inner walls of the glass. When tasting wine with the purpose of a connoisseur’s experience, the sommelier would most likely use a clean glass for each vintage in order to accentuate the individual flavor notes of each. The same could and should be said for cannabis concentrates. Clean glass and fresh water ensure that each dab can be enjoyed for its unique flavor profile.
Another benefit of a clean dab rig means better percolation allowing them to function as they were intended. Proper percolation can help keep reclaim from splashing up towards the mouthpiece of a dab rig, as well as ensure that airflow stays consistent throughout the dab without reclaim blocking the way.
How to Clean a Dab Rig
Keeping a dab rig clean doesn’t have to be such a daunting task. In fact, with the right tools, this necessary maintenance will no longer feel like a chore, dramatically improving the dabber’s ability to enjoy the terpenes of each strain. These few steps will ensure each dab tastes like itself and not the reclaim from dabs that came before it.
Step 1: Empty the water from the dab rig.
Always, always, always dump the water from a dab rig before proceeding with this hands-off cleaning process.
Step 2: Fill the dab rig with the highest percentage of isopropyl alcohol available.
Ninety-nine percent isopropyl alcohol is the best, but not necessary. The more concentrated the rubbing alcohol is, the faster it will strip reclaim from a dab rig. Soak for at least an hour, however, this time can vary depending on the strength of the isopropyl.
Step 3: Soak accessories in a small container filled to cover with isopropyl alcohol.
It's always a good idea to take this extra step when cleaning a dab rig to have an immaculate and terpene-accurate experience. Soaking quartz bangers and carb caps will help to ensure that each aspect of the dabbing process is pristine for connoisseur-level terpene flavors.
Step 4: Rinse everything thoroughly with warm water and dry.
This step is essential for removing any residual isopropyl from the dab rig before use.
How to Clean a Dab Rig Banger
Heating up a dirty banger will cause oxidation to occur, impacting flavor production and heat retention. Cleaning a quartz banger is best done preventatively after each dab with a cotton swab. Using a q-tip to clean any residual concentrate remaining will keep the quartz fresher for much longer as the dabs go by. Make sure the q-tip is dry when swabbing immediately after a dab to avoid any thermal shock. If isopropyl alcohol is needed, make sure to allow the quartz time to cool before swabbing with it.
How to Clean a Dab Rig Without Alcohol
Dab rigs can be cleaned without alcohol. If you can’t seem to find any, the next best option is using glass cleaner that can be found at local head shops. These cleaners often have rock salt or something similar to help scrub away residue found inside dab rigs. Another option for cleaning without rubbing alcohol is hot water.
Can You Clean a Dab With Boiling Water?
Boiling water to clean a dab rig most definitely can be done with caution. It’s not nearly as convenient when compared to rubbing alcohol due to the extra steps and danger of being burned. However, steaming the glass first can help to loosen some of the reclaim before adding the slightly cooled boiling water.
Connoisseur Concentrates for a Sparkling Clean Rig
Now that the rig is sparkling clean, treat yourself to some premium dabs. Cream of the Crop has exactly what you need when it comes to exotic strains and terpenes to satisfy your craving for top-shelf concentrates. Remember to clean your rig regularly to ensure maximum enjoyment of the flavors present in each wonderful strain on our menu.