After grinding spices, how do you clean it?
1764396
Use a damp paper towel. To clean underneath the blades, double fold a damp paper towel and slide it under the blades. Holding the paper towel with both hands, slide it up, down, left and right along the bottom of the blade.
1764397
I grind up a piece of bread or two. It picks up both the spice bits and odors.
1764398
I use a PAINT brush (about 1/2 inch wide) to brush out the ground coffee, then use a damp paper towel to clean up the fine powder. This method works very well, especially if you use a soft brush. Keep the brush near the grinder and brush out the grinder after each use.
1764399
I'm a little disappointed in this item, because of the difficulty with cleaning it.
1764400
Try a few tablespoons of rice. Grind into a fine powder. Wipe out. Picks up all oils from whatever was ground last and dries the grinding chamber nicely. Note that this will eventually "fog" the lid because of the abrasive quality of the rice. If you want to keep a clear lid, try something else.
1553230
I just rinse it off with water after i get done using it. Just make sure all the little pieces of food aren't on it cuz then it takes some scrubbing:)
2134076
I used the "heat pan and scrub like heck all over the cooking surface with paper towel and coarse salt" method. Act like you are attempting to grind the salt into the stainless steel. It worked very well on this pan.
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.
2053529
I unplug and let the grain set for a few minutes. That softens the portion stuck to bottom. No problem cleaning in dishwasher. It's not necessary but, to polish the stainless steel to original shine, I do a final spray and wipe with white vinegar.
2234745
I use a small brush that came with my old grinder to scoop out the extra grounds when I remove the grounds collection container on the bottom. I have never tried to clean out the top. I don't know if you can completely disassemble the unit--I've never tried to completely clean the grinding burrs. Pressurized air (either via air compressor or canned air) would likely work
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.
807131
Easy. After grinding, I remove the top and clean the top under running water using a few swipes with a regular toothbrush. Then I clean the inside of the grinder using a paper towel----I do this part pretty soon after using it and it's no problem getting it clean.
740718
Haven't yet done that despite using it twice a day for months. Assume when I feel it necessary I'll take off the rubber base and wash the glass part by hand. Wouldn't think it necessary to wash the grinder part. The grinder part may need to be brushed off from time to time; but to date it has been grinding consistently.
1516710
I cleaned it before I put the salt and pepper in and I jut put soapy water in and shook it. I think you would need a little brush to get any build up off the sides.
173991
I haven't cleaned one yet but when I do I will put a small amount of dishsoap and enough water and then shake it. The other option would be to clean it like you would a coffee pot with ice, lemon juice or vinegar.
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Very little needs to be cleaned on the electric version. You can wash out your flour canister and let it dry well. Additionally, you can wipe down the main unit with a damp cloth. The inner grinding chamber can't be cleaned/disassembled, but if you did need to get off flavors out, etc., we recommend grinding rice through the mill as it will help absorb / clean any impurities. In general, make sure you don't grind any wet/oily items in this mill. If you have specific things you need to grind, please give us a call and we can go over all of the things it can and cannot grind. -- 9G Health Foods -- 205.202.9235 Very little needs to be cleaned on the electric version. You can wash out your flour canister and let it dry well. Additionally, you can wipe down the main unit with a damp cloth. The inner grinding chamber can't be cleaned/disassembled, but if you did need to get off flavors out, etc., we recommend grinding rice through the mill as it will help absorb / clean any impurities. In general, make sure you don't grind any wet/oily items in this mill. If you have specific things you need to grind, please give us a call and we can go over all of the things it can and cannot grind. -- 9G Health... » Read More Very little needs to be cleaned on the electric version. You can wash out your flour canister and let it dry well. Additionally, you can wipe down the main unit with a damp cloth. The inner grinding chamber can't be cleaned/disassembled, but if you did need to get off flavors out, etc., we recommend grinding rice through the mill as it will help absorb / clean any impurities. In general, make sure you don't grind any wet/oily items in this mill. If you have specific things you need to grind, please give us a call and we can go over all of the things it can and cannot grind. -- 9G Health Foods -- 205.202.9235 « Show Less
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Only dry spices. I used to grind fresh ginger & sometimes herbs -- not a good move. Eventually the moisture gets into the interior. Use a mini food processor for fresh ginger or grind by hand (the Japanese graters with the little teeth that hold the stringy bits back are excellent) & mix your ground dry spices into it.
2049502
We heated it up on the stove and wiped it off. You must keep it seasoned with oil any way.
1375814
That is basically what I do. Not very often, though. This has some pictures: http://bytownbeanery.wordpress.com/2013/07/18/cleaning-your-porlex-grinder/
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soap and water and then let it dry out good. Also don't forget that the grinders are adjustable also.
411925
Sorry I can't help you. I've only used mine a couple of times and have had no problem cleaning it. Did you grease and/or flour the pan first?