If you're only referring to buildup, damp, resilient paper towel folded 3-4 times. I use Grainger towels.
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The dents still have gunk in them, though ^^^^
Nice try but they don't.
After 7 years in a storage bin. No oxidation return and pipe's contrast stain extends to its rim.
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Grainger towels do they taste the same as the tobacco?
I’ve had good luck with Carbon Off and a Fingernail Brush under warm water. I “rejuvenate” the wood with brebbia bowl polish. This is on deep plateaus.
Very heavy grade industrial paper towels that can be washed in a machine. Never smoked the tobacco.
I think I might have tried granger once a long time ago but not sure. Interesting about the paper towels. Sounds more towel then paper.
I use Kramer’s Best Antique Improver or Murphy’s Oil Soap applied with a soft toot brush with decent success. Both are safe for wood. I have not tried Carbon-Off! some recommended here because it is labeled for metal only.
I spit on Q-tips and go to town. Sometimes it takes 20-30 but it works for me.
Personally I don't see the problem. A little build up around a textured or plateau rim just gives the pipe character. If you feel you must clean it try this. I once took an old brush head from my Sonicare and with a little water brushed the pipe for a while. It took off all the build up around the rim. 
That is a really great tip!Personally I don't see the problem. A little build up around a textured or plateau rim just gives the pipe character. If you feel you must clean it try this. I once took an old brush head from my Sonicare and with a little water brushed the pipe for a while. It took off all the build up around the rim.
