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Why is isopropyl alcohol used for cleaning.

Discussion in 'Apprentice Marijuana Consumption' started by ElmSt, Sep 8, 2009.

  1. #1 ElmSt, Sep 8, 2009
    Why is isopropyl(sp?) alcohol used instead of just a normal household washing detergent?
     
  2. #2 RepentYeNbelievethegospel, Sep 8, 2009
    Detergent ALWAYS leaves a residue, even if you cant see it, and is fileld with gross chemicals. Alcohol evaporates.
    Alcohol also absorbs THC, which is why its so good for making tinctures, hash, and for cleaning. Its a good solvent, soap and water dont even come close in terms of how well ISO cleans.
     
  3. #3 Floydian, Sep 8, 2009
    Alcohol absorbs THC, which is the chief bonding agent in resin.
     
  4. #4 o iToke o, Sep 8, 2009
    So whatever you're cleaning doesn't taste like soap and because it cleans better.
     
  5. #5 ElmSt, Sep 8, 2009
    Thanks for the replys guys.

    I know of course that ISO is a much better agent for cleaning your piece but I just needed some points so that I could translate to some other people as to why I need ISO to clean instead of Soap+Water.
     
  6. #6 captaincheez, Sep 8, 2009
    iso is a solvent, which dissolves the oils built up in ze smoking apparatus. Soap n water will not do the job. Add salt before applying iso for ultimate cleaning power.
     
  7. #7 oldskoolgrower, Sep 8, 2009
    Tar is the chief bonding agent in 'resin' (it's tar, not resin) but thankfully tar is also soluble in alcohols.
     

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