How to Smoke a Pipe: Stuff&Things Guide Part 7: "Cleaning Your Pipe After Smoking"

[@briarfox637]

Good vid. Glad to see somebody helping out beginner pipe smokers. I've been doing it for a couple years and enjoy seeing the hobby grow and people producing good vids for guys who are just starting.

[@stuffandthingsyoutube]

+Briar Fox - I'm glad you found the channel! I appreciate the vote of confidence as well.

[@ersgtr3421]

Most practical video. Not sure I do saliva solvent part though.

[@prinsens3201]

Just got into pipe smoking, and this vid. was perfect, to understand the regular maintainance. Thanks!

[@ramezqubain8177]

What a beautiful beautiful pipe, the grains and the finish on the briar wood are gorgeous

[@stuffandthingsyoutube]

+Ramez Qubain - Thanks! It's one of my favorites.

[@chriscon8463]

Just working through this series to see what I can learn. I didn’t know those unburned bits of tobacco are bad for the pipe...I have a brand new pipe that this happened to. Thanks, Bradley!

[@jmorr1780]

From Georgia, thank you

[@594marco]

Very good series thank you

[@alphatango1358]

Thanks for sharing your feelings and thoughts ... experiences ... greetings from New York

[@siredith8846]

I just bash the pipe bowl against the palm of my hand to get the muck out. The odd bits of hot ember don’t bother me. And I aways dip my pipe cleaners in whiskey or rum.

[@pjvlogs6484]

Can you also use the pipecleaners they sell for little crafts? The ones they sell in hobbyshops in all those flashy colours?

[@aryanameer276]

It was very helpful! Thank you!

[@moejaime2654]

lol that saliva thing sounds like a baby penguin eating a large fish

[@DeirdreCeridwen]

"Glaarrglelarggleaarrlle!" XD

[@thatatcguy]

Bradley, I recently acquired my first Peterson. It is a Silver Mounted Army 101. Today I had my first smoke through it (Peterson Old Dublin. Loved the review btw) After I came back inside I noticed some discoloration on the edge of the silver band nearest where the stem is inserted. Is this normal? I used a fine cloth to try and buff out the brown as best I could not wanting to use cleaners. Before I do anything else to try and restore it to it original out of the box beauty I humbly seek your guidance good Sir.

[@stuffandthingsyoutube]

Congrats on the new pipe! It's possible that the silver is just a bit tarnished. Regardless of the cause of the discoloration, silver polish will almost certainly do the trick. I usually apply the polish (not much needed) to an old T-shirt then start rubbing away.

[@QBallRacing]

do you do this after every smoke or by the end of the day???

[@stuffandthingsyoutube]

After every smoke!

[@rickbissell8678]

Bradley, what is your procedure for deep cleaning a pipe and how often do you do it?

[@stuffandthingsyoutube]

+Rick Bissell - I delve into that a little bit in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKLFco1pjqiFsLc - I'll do a deep clean maybe once or twice a year, depending on the pipe.

[@Goblin-ee4og]

What is the song at the ending? It sounds like the Beatles. I really enjoy it.

[@stuffandthingsyoutube]

+Bryce McRae - Just a song I wrote in a band I used to be in. Thanks for watching!

[@Goblin-ee4og]

Your welcome man. Love your vids.

[@barringer8428]

Deep cleaning video please

[@stuffandthingsyoutube]

Barringer 84 - I'll try to do a video like that soon. Thanks for watching!

[@barringer8428]

Your a joy to watch keep up the good work

[@dartusi_galgos_italianos]

Just use more saliva 😂

[@Ebolson1019]

I found an old pipe that doesn't look like it's been cleaned, I can't tell if the dottle is burned in or not. If it is can the pipe be saved?

[@stuffandthingsyoutube]

+Bryan Olson - Maybe. It might just need a good reaming.

[@moejaime2654]

Sorry that was funny ; very good videos on pipe tutorials

[@stuffandthingsyoutube]

+Moe Jaime - I'm glad you're enjoying the series! I appreciate the comments too.

[@MlleVB]

Is it possible not to use the pipe cleaner (string) at all?

[@lightningstudio100]

my pipe cleaners always leave a trace the outside fur on my pipe... should i try to find another brand, or is it just normal?

[@stuffandthingsyoutube]

It's normal. I usually run them through my fingers before using to remove some of the fuzz.

[@lightningstudio100]

thaaanks!!!! :) you are a great help!!!

[@georgichernenko5847]

Hey why don't take the stem off when the pipe is hot i do this and nothing happened ?

[@dimitristsamalis5505]

Hey guys! I m new to smoking tobacco pipes, and I d like to ask you, how many bowls per day can you smoke on a particular pipe, if you clean it each time after using it? Is there a limitation or something?

[@stuffandthingsyoutube]

Depends on the pipe. I would say two to three, but some pipes will get wet after just one bowl, and others will stay dry for several.

[@dimitristsamalis5505]

@@stuffandthingsyoutube thanks a lot! I appreciate the advice!

[@JohnAmidon-c6r]

Like washing and then hot-walking a horse after a hard ride. Makes sense.

[@aaronpeople101]

Would it be a good or bad idea to run some water through a pipe?

[@stuffandthingsyoutube]

+Aaron Purtell - I wouldn't suggest it. Your objective should be to keep your pipe as dry as possible. Moisture is the enemy of a good smoke.

[@briarfox637]

water is counterproductive as it would not be s good solvent. Grain alcohol like ever Lear is great.

[@tardwrangler]

lmao that voice crack

[@iby914]

Huh uh huh huh uh. He said cork knocker!

[@purumr]

This is too anal for every smoke, I do this every 5-10 smoke. After each smoke, quick shake to remove wetness is enough. Do deep cleaning using sharp reamer and spirit alcohol after 20-30 smokes.