How do you clean the diamond tip heads after each use? How long will they last? Thanks
1064232
I dab tip with a small amount of alcohol on a q-tip (Don't try to rub it in) and let it dry thoroughly before storing it.. I am not sure how long the diamond tips last but seems it should be indefinitely (many, many years??) if you use it as directed.
263932
I use the toothbrush with very warm water, spray it with hard pressure - Alcohol - then I dry it because of the metal tip with the diamond cutting, bacteria sets in - I do it EVERYTIME I use it....I am a germaphobic....lol PAJ
2146274
We never tried cleaning them. I thought they were considered disposable. If you have figured a way to clean them please let me know.
1066000
If you take care of them they'll last forever. I clean them with a soft toothbrush after I use it and keep it in the case they give you.
457056
I have had mine for about three years and I'm sure the diamonds won't last forever. I did see on Amazon that they sell the replacement finger unit. I noticed that another person was not happy with his sharpener. I use it pretty regularly and think it does pretty good. Amazon has a Rada knife sharpener for about $5. To me the Rada does a great job very quickly.
1208738
I have had no problem with them staying clean . As soon as I am done using them I rinse them out . You can also use something flat and soak them in hot water with a little dish soap over night ...
50939
Not sure how long they will last but typical diamond sharpeners last for years and years. These are replaceable. My sharpener does a super job. I use it more than my $800 Tormek which is gigantic.
1228146
I scrub the tip with a toothbrush & rinse with rubbing alcohol. Works great.
1021448
I have cleaned mine after every 8-10 grills or so...depends on what I am grilling. They scrape off pretty easy with a stiff metal brush. The drip pan I clean after I clean off the flavorizer bars. I also scrape the bottoms of the cast iron cooking grates as part of my cleaning routine as well.
1125106
We just hand wash them with dish soap and water. We have not had any issues with tarnishing, and have had some for several years!
669674
Did you run them thru the dishwasher? Can't do that, wash them with a soapy scrub pad that will take the excess tarnish off but handels will remain discolored. Sorry
1189917
I had the exact same problem.I finally broke down and bought some extra tips.Supposedly you can soak them in acetone to clean the tips.(I think it needs to soak for 24 hrs.
1162870
Because of the dark coating, you don't need to polish them. You do need to use plastic or silicon utensils to avoid chipping or scratching the inner lining. As to cleaning, I have found that just dish soap and warm water work well. If the mess is a sticky one, I soak it for a few minutes and the mess wipes right out.
98499
one more thing...you can clean these rapidly with rubbing alcohol and i use the fiskars scissors sharpener to keep them sharp, so mine are never "crappy" after I use them. hope all this helps.
925201
I just use a mild dish soap and water, make sure it is rinsed well, then apply the Black Diamond. It is not a granite sealer but more of a polish. I don't use it that much because if you get water on it then part of the shine comes off and you have to do it again. To much work for me, so I do it when company is coming or having a party.
2012727
I took them off by unscrewing them carefully and used a paper clip to clear the clogged sprayers. The first time they clogged because of pieces of the black plastic tubing from the the manufacturing process. Its cheap to just buy new heads as well.
1009716
I sprayed as much gunk off mine as I could; then placed them in the Power Soak for 24 hours. When I rinsed them, it seems like just as much gunk came out, the second time. I used cold faucet water. It says that it works better with hot water. I was impressed.