Customers will feel more comfortable and safe at your Hookah joint if you maintain high levels of hygiene. Fortunately, for business owners, it is possible to clean hookahs and ensure they are hygienic all the time. This reassures customers that they are safe and encourages them to return for more sessions. So how do you clean the hookahs?
Supplies Required
It is important to have the correct cleaning supplies. Use cleaning solutions that guarantee a deep clean of the stems and bases. You also need a brush for these parts and plenty of water to rinse.
Cleaning the Hookah Stem
You can do this in several ways depending on your water access and the sink situation. However, below are the basic steps you ought to follow.
- Run some water through the stem
- Add a little cleaning solution or dishwashing liquid to the stem brush and scrub. Flip the hookah for a better scrub if it is a large one.
- Rinse the hookah with clean water after the scrubbing is complete. It would be best if you did this after every customer session to guarantee a fresh experience for the next customer.
Cleaning the Hookah Base
The cleaning process is similar for all hookah bases regardless of style and size.
- Pour out the water from the base
- Add some water mixed with the cleaning solution
- Use the brush to give it a good scrub
- Rinse the base and repeat the same procedure after every customer is done.
Cleaning Hookah Hoses
Start by ensuring that the hose is washable. Mod style hookah hoses aren’t. The non-washable hoses have metallic coils inside and tend to rust when washed. Washable types such as the silicone hoses will last long and won’t degrade after washing. To wash it:
- Run warm water through it, and if you can, add lemon juice. Trap a bit of the liquid and swish it back and forth to clean better
- Dry it quickly once you are convinced it is clean enough
- Scrub the handles with disinfectant wipes
Be careful not to use a brush to wash the hose. You should also consider getting disposable hoses if you need to replace them.
Get your hose, hookah, and other accessories at the Smoke Alley shop. They are located in Houston, TX, and will supply all you need to enjoy each session.