@Olderfart this is my reclaim catcher. I don't ever clean it, just the banger that fits on it and the water piece itself. Most of the vapor that condenses in your water piece now condenses in the catcher and ends up in the silicone cup at the bottom. As long as you never combust in it the product is awesome. You can see that some of the reclaim gets through , but it really helps keep it clean. Just like an ash catcher on a bong.