Can I wash the stone with soapy water? Will the smell of the stone bleed onto food cooked on the stone?
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I wash the stone in soapy water. I believe the "Pizza Stone" is actually ceramic. The food does not pick up the smell of the "Pizza Stone."
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Yes, warm(not too warm) soapy water can be used to wash the stone. No smell of the stone bleeds onto food cooked on the stone.
1461060
We always wash our stone in soapy water I have never noticed a smell with our stone and there has never beenAny taste other then our food (pizza, bread ect)
1879104
You can use normal dish soap on cast iron pans. It's a myth that soapy water is bad for the patina. However, because almost nothing sticks to a well-seasoned pan, you can usually wash it just fine without soap. You don't have to -- the pan will be fine in soapy water. But if you believe the myth and don't want to use soap, you usually don't have to.
1229914
I haven't tried but I don't see why not. This soapstone is one of my best items in my kitchen.
415025
I'm not sure. Did you check the Wilton site? It wasn't very helpful for me with cooking instructions and use of the stone. Just the clean up of the stone.
312162
There is a sheet of instructions provided, which include: do not season stone; do not place dough on stone that is not preheated - dough will stick; do not wash stone because it is porous and will absorb water, simply wipe debris with damp cloth; do not use soap on stone. There are directions for use, a list of benefits, and things to be cautious of when using the stone. Also included is a pizza dough recipe.
1766947
I clean mine with dish soap and use baking soda if it needs an abrasive scrub. I read that vinegar shouldn't be used on granite.
1139844
Yeah it is a light stone wash. Just sent mine in for warranty work. A lot different stuff going wrong. I would just put the extra money and get the real one. That's what I did. Email at hsn8749@gmail.com. I'm a knife broker.
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I only just got my stone a few months ago, but it is still in great shape. I did some research, and others say it will last for years. To me, it seems as if it will last for years as it is solidly built. Also, it can be safely sanitized by soaking it in any sanitizing liquid or solution. Or, you can use a nail brush and bleach to unclog and sanitize.
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Never put your pizza stone in the dishwasher and never wash it with dishwashing soap. Pizza stones have tiny little holes in them and soap can get into these holes and change the taste of the food. I recommend and pizza stone brush. I got one on Amazon and it does take some scrubbing, but it does get it clean. Also a stained pizza stone, only means that it is used and yes the more you use it the better it cooks.
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Mine is the black one, and I have not put it through the dish washer yet. It is stoneware and I would assume it would be okay in the dish washer. But if you are concerned about it, buy some Dawn dish soap and wash it by hand with hot water. The Dawn will break down the grease and clean the stoneware really well.
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I tried to Google for help, and found some discussions but no definitive instructions - 1. Good cleaning with warm/hot water. 2. Cracking the stone bowl seems to be a real concern, and I can see the possibility with fast uneven heating of the bowl if it has a crack in it already. 3. No seasoning is necessary as with the cast iron cookwares.
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HiI've had stones for years and have never "seasoned" them. What I do is I have a wooden "peel" that I sprinkle wondra flour on (some people use cornmeal) and then I put the stuff to be cooked on the wooden "peel" and let it slide off onto the stone that has been heated to the maximum temperature already. The Wondra flour acts like ball bearings so that they slide onto the heated stone. Nothing has ever stuck on the stone except maybe some overrun of cheese when I do pizza. Are you preheating your stone?
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you can wash it however you want. You just wash it as you wash your other utensils. Yes, you can use dish washing soap as well.
74371
You must use oil on this stone. Three in One oil is good, as is any light oil. Diamond and "Whet" stones use water only. I prefer diamond stones for sharpening knives for food prep, because you can rinse them off under the tap.
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It will get stained, no way around it. I just use dish soap and the same scrubber I use on the dishes.
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There are several methods of cleaning care on google. I used water pressure cleaner we have. But you can use car wash. Don't use soap. Let it dry thouroly. Then use rice and grind all over well of molcajete with hand held moter stone until no more loose stones rub off. This is a must. You don't want pieces of lava in you sauces. Very time consuming but very worth it.
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To build on the prior answer, after first use I would recommend washing only with hot water and a soft kitchen brush to remove any bits of food. Use no soap as it will leave a taste.