Silicone Bongs

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How to pick the right silicone bong? While glass is the standard for purity, silicone is the standard for peace of mind. You want to make sure you get the right silicone bong and know how to maintain it to keep it fresh and clean for a lifetime. Here are a few things to look out for before buying a silicone bong. Platinum-Cured vs Food-Grade silicone bongs? If you already started browsing, you probably noticed the term "Platinum-Cured" mentioned as a premium feature. That just means it is medical-grade silicone. This makes it highly heat-resistant and inert, meaning it won’t leach any flavors into your smoke. So if you want the cleanest possible taste from a silicone bong piece, this is what you look for. Food-grade silicone is the more affordable option. It’s still tough and heat-safe, but it can sometimes have a slightly rubbery scent when it's brand new. It gets the job done and survives the same drops as the expensive stuff, but the flavor might be a little muffled compared to platinum-cured silicone or glass bongs . Can you put a silicone bong in the freezer? This is one of the best features of silicone bongs! We love to use these pieces this way. Silicone doesn't expand and contract like glass, so you can throw a dry silicone bong into the freezer for an hour before your sesh. The bong gets bone-chillingly cold. When the smoke hits those freezing walls, it condenses instantly for a much smoother rip. Doing this with glass will end up with a pile of shards. I repeat, do not do this with glass! Just use the ice catcher and pop a few ice cubes instead, or get a glycerin bong if you insist on using glass. Does silicone make my weed smell or taste weird? Silicone is porous, which means it loves to soak up odors. If you leave dirty bong water in it for a week, that smell is going to stick around much longer than it would in a glass piece. To keep the flavor clean, you have to wash it more often. The good news is that most pieces are modular, which means you can pop