Essentials XL Hookah Stem Cleaning Brush

Sixty-five centimetres of flexible twisted-wire core threaded with dense synthetic bristles — built to clear a full-length hookah stem in one pass. We pair this brush with cleaning solution at our Melbourne store for the post-session deep clean we recommend to every customer with a buildup problem. Cheap insurance against ghosting and a stale draw.

65 cm Total Reach · Dense Synthetic Bristles · Flexes Through Bends

Essentials XL Hookah Stem Cleaning Brush — 65 cm Flexible Wire Core

Why we recommend it

• 65 cm reaches end-to-end through full-size hookah stems in a single pass — no halfway-stuck-and-pulling-back routine.
• The flexible twisted-wire core is the unsung hero. It bends to follow curved or angled downstems instead of forcing the stem into a position it doesn't want to be in.
• Dense white synthetic bristles scrub through soot, residue and tobacco buildup that water alone won't shift.
• Compatible with both standard and wider-bore stems — bristles compress to fit snugly.
• Cheap enough to replace regularly. Hygiene matters more than saving a few dollars on a brush.

How to use it

• Disassemble the hookah and separate the stem from the base and bowl.
• Apply warm water and a few drops of hookah cleaning solution to the brush.
• Insert into the stem and scrub with firm back-and-forth motions.
• Rinse thoroughly with clean water.
• Air-dry completely before reassembling — trapped moisture is a recipe for ghosting.

In the box

• 1× Essentials XL Hookah Stem Cleaning Brush (65 cm).

How often should I scrub the stem?

Every 5–7 sessions for active use. If you smoke daily, weekly is the rhythm we recommend across the counter at Melbourne's Shisha Store.

We dispatch from our Melbourne store with same-day dispatch on weekday orders placed before 2pm AEST. Free standard shipping on orders over $150 — or visit us in person at Melbourne's Shisha Store for same-day pickup.