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and the salt acts as a mechanical cleaner when you shake it so you need very little pipe cleaner action.

When I clean my pipe, all I do is put it in a pot on the stove with some water and let the sucker boil for a little while. It's easy and works like a charm!

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I thought it was unsafe to do that, since glass can break in hot water.