
{"id":101646,"date":"2026-08-04T02:37:57","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T02:37:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.savinelli.com\/faq\/how-to-clean-a-very-dirty-pipe-stem\/"},"modified":"2026-08-04T02:37:57","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T02:37:57","slug":"how-to-clean-a-very-dirty-pipe-stem","status":"publish","type":"faq-new","link":"https:\/\/www.savinelli.com\/en\/faq\/come-pulire-la-pipa\/how-to-clean-a-very-dirty-pipe-stem\/","title":{"rendered":"How to clean a very dirty pipe stem?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The pipe stem, being the part most in contact with the mouth, tends to accumulate saliva residues, tar, and other impurities that can affect both taste and appearance. For effective cleaning, it is important to carefully remove the stem from the calabash or bowl to avoid damage. 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