[header] How to clean a glass bong [title] Separate all the moving pieces from the bong. [step] Proper cleaning usually involves shaking and some scrubbing, which can damage delicate glass parts if you're not careful. Separate each of the parts--the bong, the slide, and the stem, and set them aside to be cleaned separately. 
[substeps] You may want to wear latex gloves, as the smell of resin can be hard to remove from your hands. [title] Rinse out the pieces in hot water.