How to Clean a Dab Quartz Bucket?

Everyone who uses a banger for dabbing enjoys its many benefits. With the variety of quartz buckets on the market today, many people go to considerable effort to carefully select one that meets all their preferences. However, if you want to enjoy a satisfying dab for years to come, choosing a banger is only half the battle. quartz buckets also need to be properly maintained. Cleaning is fortunately simple, but it is important to know how to do it right. Why? Because some cleaning methods do more harm than good, as we will soon see.

Why do quartz buckets need cleaning?

Even the most expensive quartz buckets need proper maintenance to continue to meet your dabbing needs. The process of vaporizing your favorite concentrate inevitably builds up residue, which can worsen over time. It is not impossible for a poorly maintained hanger to become almost completely black as a result of gradual over accumulation over time.

Nevertheless, it is not only aesthetics that are troubled by dirty hangers. Residue buildup can severely inhibit flavor, and if it gets too bad, it can even interfere with the ability to dub completely because it interferes with heat transfer.

Which type of hanger is easiest to clean?

Generally speaking, all quartz buckets are fairly easy to clean – otherwise they would not last as long. This is because the surface is non-porous, which prevents dirt from getting into the nooks and crannies, which tends to happen when using ceramic quartz buckets. Also, quartz is less fragile than glass or ceramic, so you don’t have to worry as much about it getting wet and slippery during handling, especially when cleaning.

How often do you clean it?

In a perfect world, dab quartz buckets would be cleaned after each use. In reality, however, every time you dab, residue adheres. This is why they turn yellow after only a couple of uses, and black if they are not cleaned. The longer you wait to clean, the more tedious the cleaning process becomes.

So, if at all possible, follow the cleaning procedure below after each use. If that is really difficult, try to clean at least once a week.

Guide to Cleaning quartz buckets

If your hangers are dirty, they will not meet your needs. Dirty quartz buckets will only disappoint you over time. Therefore, this series of steps applies to all types of dab quartz buckets and does not vary by material.

Step 1: Soak the banger

You will need a non-toxic and effective cleaning solution. You can make your own using isopropyl alcohol, salt, and water, or you can use a cleaning solution sold here. Either way, you need a combination of compounds that can lift the residue from the material. This will eliminate the need for aggressive scrubbing, but scrubbing can damage the surface of the material over time, creating small tears where debris can get stuck and become impossible to remove.

It is strongly recommended to soak the material in this solution overnight. The longer you soak, the more the residue will float off the material and you will not need to use so much elbow grease to remove it.

Step 2: Rinse well with warm water.

You want to thoroughly remove any traces of cleaning solution, as any residual residue may spoil the flavor of the concentrate when it is used again.

Step 3: Scrape off any residue.

Use a dab tool (not a knife) to scrape off any residue left on the quartz buckets. There will be a little residue, but it should be relatively easy to scrape off.

Step 4: Heat the quartz buckets to about 800 degrees.

At this high temperature, the residue should turn to ash, which simply needs to be washed away. Simply tapping out the ash will not remove all of it, and if left in place for too long, it could permanently contaminate the interior.

Step 5: Wipe the Bowl

Next, wipe the entire bowl with a cotton swab. Wipe it until it is dry and ready to use again.

Step 6: Repeat as necessary.

If the hanger is particularly dirty or has never been cleaned, you may need to repeat this entire process several times until it is clean. Once it is clean, however, you can continue to clean it more quickly by continuing to clean it regularly.

Some simple advice

1. Never use cleaning agents other than those listed above. Common household cleaners, such as bleach and window cleaners, can be very dangerous if inhaled, especially when heated. Bleach and window cleaners, in particular, are very dangerous when heated.
2. It is never recommended to clean quartz bucketswith abrasive materials such as steel pads. This will damage the material and cause scratches that will hide future residue.