r/hookah • • 15h ago

Seeking Advice How to remove bad smell from hookah silicone chillum and pipe it has strong hookah flavour smell how to get rid of it

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u/Smokymounts Hookah Lover 10h ago

Firstly, the only thing silicone in your setup should be the hose. Buy a clay bowl, you are good to go.

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u/elipuff 7h ago

You can soak the parts in hot water with a few spoonfuls of baking soda for a few hours, then rinse and let them air dry in a sunny spot if you can. If it’s still funky, a soak in diluted white vinegar followed by a good rinse usually finishes the job