Meerschaum pipe soot removal

[Migwar]

Hi everyone,

I was wondering how to remove soot/burning trace from the rim of the meerschaum pipe.
I was thinking of using a 2000 sand paper, but thinking twice before maintaining this meerschaum.



Thank you,
Migwar

 

[Chasing Embers]

You can, but it'll come right back. That's from the smoke traveling over the back of the rim from the chamber.

 

[mortonbriar]

Try a damp rag, it take off quite a bit.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Try a damp rag, it take off quite a bit.

It will on the very edge of the chamber but the rising smoke stains the material.

 

[renfield]

Yep. You can remove it, but it’ll be back.

If it really bothers you a wipe with a damp cloth after each smoke will keep it at bay but won’t eliminate it.

 

[didimauw]

I like the look. The dirtier the better!

 

[LeafErikson]

Spit and a paper towel works best if you’re dead set on cleaning it off.

 

[kcghost]

You do have the choice of leaving it alone and living with it.

 

[warren]

I was wondering how to remove soot/burning trace from the rim of the meerschaum pipe.
I was thinking of using a 2000 sand paper, but thinking twice before maintaining this meerschaum.

Why? It's part and parcel of smoking meerschaum.

 

[Briarcutter]

Yes, spit and a dish rag works! There is some scientific evidence why spit works but that's not in my league. However, you may rub off the wax finish. I agree with the others, just leave it.