Does it leave the counter dirty with spillage in the cupboard when put away? I currently have a pepper grinder but have to place a piece of masking tape to the bottom of it so the fine granules don't leave such a mess in my spice cabinet.
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With mine, there's a lot of spillage from the salt, compared to the pepper. On the other hand, a few days ago the grinder ring popped off and dumped a bunch of pepper "dust" everywhere. Fortunately, it popped right back on and doesn't seem to be any worse for it. Honestly though, if I knew back then what I know today about this item, I'd have probably passed by it in favor of a better model. This is a case of "you get what you pay for." I think I'm going back to having separate - wooden - mills.
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I've had this product for some time now, and am very pleased with it. The base is solid, it is plastic but I have never had any issues with it, such as cracking, or tipping over, or anything of the sort. The spices are held in place firmly in their slots. This was a concern for me originally when I purchased this spice rack, I was afraid that when I turned it the jar might fall out. I can assure you that I have made good use of this spice rack, and have never once had any of the spices fall out of their slots. Hope I've answered your question!
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I live in Utah, so I don't have the humidity problem you have but I haven't had any problems with the spices clumping. I hope this helps.
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Hi, I'm just throwing my two cents in on storing spices on the stove. I recently learned that doing so shortens their lifespan, as the heat damages the spices. You might already know this and have limited space to work with, but I thought I'd let you know just in case you hadn't run across this recommendation.
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I keep my salt from clumping by adding a small amount of raw rice in the shaker. I wonder if this might be worth trying with the spices you use. I live in Alabama but haven't noticed clumping. Of course, I don't use spices often, so . . .
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I have cleaned my grinder by wiping it with a cloth dampened with a solution of vinegar and water, or mild dish detergent and water. I am assuming you will not immerse the machine in water. The direction that came with the grinder suggested filling the well of the grinder with arm & hammer baking soda overnight to eliminate orders left behind for spices (i.e. rosemary, cloves, etc.). I have only used it for grinding spices three time and the baking soda works.
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Hello!I haven't tried another grinder, but from my own personal experience, I can tell that it is pretty easy to clean. It comes with a tiny handy brush to remove the remains of anything you've grinded on it. This grinder has two removable pieces: the container-blades and the lid, which also is securable. The brush works pretty nice, but I don't use it very often, because I don't feel comfortable washing it to remove the grinded coffee from it, so, for me, a napkin or a dishcloth works better.I hope this answer works for you.
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If you plan to use it, I store ours on the counter top in an area out of the way.If you're talking long term storage without use, I would really clean it and then place in a cabinet out of the way.
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I have only the pepper mill -- and no I do not see any leakage from it either when in use or when resting in the cabinet; but I do have a plastic ring/container top under it all the time, so I am not sure that it is anything more than what was said by M. Johnston.
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I don't have that problem but not thrilled with results of cleaning. Is dirty container in securely? Happy Thanksgiving!!
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I purchased one of these sets; I can't claim to have a definitive answer, but the inside is clearly "raw," that is, not polished. The outside is at least polished, and there could be a sealer on it, such as one you may use on granite counter tops. I'm thinking that the inside is left that way to avoid slippage when you grind herbs. Just an idea...
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There will be some ground coffee in the container but you can easily wipe it out. I have not noticed any residue on the grinder.
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They are great salt and pepper mills in large part because the grain size is adjustable but your question addresses a point to consider. I have seen some residue on the countertop occassionaly but only from the salt grinder. It is not a problem for us and does not detract from these fine grinders.
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Don't bother. I never use that glass receptacle. If your doing a whole bag at one time, find a receptacle that fits under to catch the grind as I do. Your going to have static cling regardless of its glass or plastic. I used that small glass receptacle once, never again. Check your cupboards & find the perfect one. You don't need the one that came with your grinder.
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It is easily cleaned. I just doesn't work very well. The smallest bit of grounds or dust gets in the wrong place and the grinder has to be taken apart and cleaned then put back together.
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No, but parts of the spices that are ground more to a fine powder get blown out of the bowl and in between the bowl and the cover, even when using the separate spice grinding cover. Honestly this grinder makes a mess with spices and I wouldn't recommend it at all.
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Ours did the same thing. My husband had to re-vamp the grinder as it was rubbing. Our first time using it was a total mess too. We thought about returning it but my husband fixed it somehow but I could not tell you for sure what he did. He is a machine designer so he could see what the problem was.....