Im an alcohol and salt guy myself. I do it for two reasons: first, i want the least amount to tar. second, i like the fresh taste.

my neighbor is one of the laziest people Ive met in my life.... never cleans his stuff. his pipes just taste like dirty ass and get clogged. I wont even touch 'um. From time to time Ill hit his bong...but I go over to the sink and clean it out...fresh water. damn, like 5 mins is tough or something! Furthermore, he once left his hitter at my house and I cleaned it for him thinking I was being nice and helping him out. I think he was pist but didnt really say much! my bad!