Newb wants help on serious cleaning and restoration

[kcvet67]

Put Teddy Bear Balls in the bowl of your pipe

I think the teddy bears might object. I certainly would!

 

[pipetrucker]

I use Everclear to clean my pipes. Dip a pipe cleaner in it and run it through the stem and shank. I never, ever put alcohol in the bowl.
Some of my best smokers were basket pipes.

 

[scruffwhor]

Does anyone use a retort to sanitize their pipes???
Add to that, if you do use a retort, do you ream first then sanitize or vice-versa?