I need to grind coffee and grind herbs and spices, so need one I can thoroughly clean. I don't want to taste cumin in my coffee. Is this cleanable?
1309173
yes it is a cleanable but i don't think this would be a good fit if you want a coffee grinder that willl be clean able
1309174
You can clean the cap in with soap and water like washing the dishes but you can't immerse the lower unit in water. You can easily wipe out the grinding chamber though. Maybe even use dish soap on a wet cloth and then use a cloth with water only to remove soap residue.
1309175
I wouldn't recommend using the same grinder for spices and coffee. You may be able to clean this one, but not good enough to switch back and forth from spices to coffee. I wash the removable cup with dish soap and wipe the blade with a damp paper towel.
1309176
I bought two. A white one for spices, and a black one for coffee. I did not want my coffee tasting like sage or coriander either.
1309177
I only use mine to grind coffee so I have not cleaned it yet after one month of use. The blade does not detach from the unit and it says not to immerse it in water so it might be difficult to clean thoroughly. I bought mine used for under $10, so for that price I might suggest buying more than one for multiple purposes.
1019040
I have only used it for coffee. (being a coffee snob, I wouldn't ever put anything else in my coffee grinder :-)I do use one of the $10 coffee grinders with the stainless steel blades that spin around. I use it to grind up all sorts of things - spices, flax seeds, nuts. I've used the same one for years - seems to be very durable, and easy to clean.
544671
I don't know. However, if you use it for spices only it might be ok. Otherwise, you could end up with peppery or spicey coffee.
724083
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.
577213
I have never tried it for spices. I'M SURE IT WOULD WORK WELL, BUT MAY LEAVE A SMELL/AFTER TASTE WHEN COFFEE.
707418
The only cleaning I do is brush out the dust from the Drawer area. Since I use it every day, I don't worry about the Grinding Mechanism. It grinds very well and leaves very little dust behind.I've never noticed any different flavor in my coffee. To clean the Grinding chamber, I think you would have to dismantle it.
1439518
It works fine in my relatively cheap hand grinder. It grinds clean. I have some oily Celtic Gray salt that clogs, but this never has.
1596188
Yes it will grind spices. The manual lists these spices in its guidelines: Peppercorns, Cinnamon Sticks, Whole Cloves, Coriander Seeds, Flax Seed. It does not say anything about those being the 'only' kinds of spices to use, so, I think that any kind of spices that are similar in structure to those (or coffee beans) should be fine. As for amounts, it lists "up to 4 tablespoons"; that will give you an idea of the capacity for each grinding.
1110749
Yes, if you want to grind different beans you should clean the burr every time, there is a space under the burr that i dont believe is accesible to clean, hope it helps.
20272
The stainless steel internal cup is approximately 1 to 1.25 cups (volume). I would guess that it would easily clean up without any issue under running water depending on what type of herbs you plan on grinding/chopping. The rotating blade on the bottom appears to be fixed so you might have to clean around the blade if whatever you are grinding is sticky.
2012398
You might want to ask Peet's directly. It's a fairly fine grind. We use it in reusable K-cups in our Keurig brewer.
1769647
Yes, however, I do stay away from fine grinds. I do like the suggestion from Anita using a paper filter. This coffee pot makes great HOT coffee.
2052502
To be honest I never actually clean it. It sits on my counter in the same place it has been for months, I refill the container with fresh beans when needed and then grind it as I use it. I actually put the ground coffee in a reusable container for my k-cup machine so I only use a scoop or so at a time. Never have found a reason to clean it.
2002118
Yes, quite a bit. To the point you will have to clean your grinder every so often. It does make a very robust cup of coffee. If you use a French press it will have oil on the top of your coffee but it isn't bitter. Hope this helps.
790550
Just use a brush, etc., and cleaning it is no problem. Just don't spill coffee, juice, sugar laden soft drink, etc on it.
441686
I use it with regular grind (Starbucks) coffee and love it. Some very fine silt gets through, but it's not enough to be objectionable. I liked it enough to buy a second one. It rinses off or washes easily (in seconds), and I never run out of filters.
1019043
I read the same thing before I made the purchase. I only use it for coffee beans , so I can't attest to how it works with spices. Wish I could have been more help . Best regards�