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I always thoroughly empty out any loose tobacco from the bowl with my pipe tool, run a cleaner through the pipe thoroughly (two cleaners if it comes out too dirty), and then loop the cleaner over to clean out the inside of the bowl. I then leave it to dry and follow the "1 smoke/1 day" rule until I smoke it again.
I also make a point of cleaning the stem with a paper towel, and then usually use said paper to clean the rim of the bowl.
I have this whole routine down to a minute or so, and I VERY rarely have pipes that need any extra cleaning. I have quite a few pipes that have had years of regular smoking and have no seeming need for salt/alcohol treatment or a more involved cleaning. I find that a regular regimen of quick cleaning every time I smoke means it is unnecessary.
Same with vulcanite stems, where a good wipe seems to discourage oxidation. If the stem gets too goopy, I remove it and run it under water and dry thoroughly. An ounce of prevention and all that. . .
I know others prefer different methods, and it's great that works for them, but this has served me well.
'Wet' smoking for me has happened with one or two pipes that seem prone to it, but usually in my case smoking SLOWLY and calmly avoids this. This may not be the case for you, but perhaps try sipping the smoke a bit more, as I find this almost always avoids gurgling or wetness in the pipe. It also makes for a better, more tasty smoke IMHO.