How should I clean it INITIALLY? Afraid no amt of soap & water will get out all of the granite dust. I don't want to grind dust into my gomasio. :-)
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I found directions online that recommended using dry rice to help eliminate the grit and dust. So I ground rice first and then washed with soap and water. This worked great.
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It's a pretty easy process. First spray the whole thing down with water obviously paying special attention to the inside. Then you can soak it for a little while an hour or so should work. Then dry it out and vigorously crush up some sea salt by itself then toss it. At that point have you'll have eliminated most of the 'granite dust' and you can feel free to grind away.
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The instructions say you should & I did. I used soap & water & let mine soak for a few hours. I also used some lemon peels, sea salt & oil to prepare it for my first use. Cleaned that out, & I love mine!
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The card that came with mine said to wash with mild soap and water and then use rice and grind for a bit. The rice will pick up any leftover granite dust. Love this mortar and pestle! Deanna
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Honestly, I am not sure about how to clean. I guess if I needed to, I would do a spot cleaning...with a gentle detergent like Woolite and a brush. That is my guess. I do not have a lot of traffic on that bench.....it is in my kitchen nook around my table with many ladder back chairs....so it is rarely used. I do love it still. I hope this helps!
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Nonono, I just clean it like once every 2nd month or something in the cleaning station. I clean it once per month just by adding soap to it and let it buzz for 30 seconds :)
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Clean it per the instructions using an 80% water 20% muriatic acid solution. Soak for 10 minutes. Rinse with fresh water. Mine did the same. I cleaned it and it works like new again.
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Grinding rice helps eliminate powdering, a common condition with stone. Hopefully this granite is strong enough that it will not continue to powder. If it does then I would suspect the granite is of poor, weak quality. Could you kindly update us if the powdering eventually stopped after conditioning? I'm interested in buying this myself. Thanks! :-)
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I use a polishing cloth and once a month cleaning solution. I recently had to have the tines tightened because the stone seemed loose and actually fell out.
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I used a mixture of baking soda and water then ran the cleaning cycle. I used an old cloth to pick up some of the baking soda and water paste then scrubbed the face of the iron while it was still a little warm. Worked like a charm. :)
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Wipe it down with a used fabric softener sheet. Gets rid of any soap scum, water deposits, etc. Probably easier on the surface than toothpaste too.
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Yes, no problem ... I wash mine and store in my cupboard ..... this is granite ...
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Just use a good quality liquid dish soap, (some are a lot better than others) and good"Hot" water to rinse with. I haven't had any problem. Also, I don't empty and wash every time it gets low.Just add some more butter and smooth it. I'm alone, so, if have several people making a mess you have a different problem.
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Oil is best but water with drop of dish soap will work. It's a decent stone.
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The granite is probably sealed from the factory. It will not hurt it even if it is not sealed. You can still use it.
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Hi, You usually would clean it with water and soap. Best regards, Customer service
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It occurs to me that silicone has high friction and that a thin film of it on granite would feel sticky. So an idea would be to completely clean the top surface after sealing.
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Cleanup could not be simpler. And I've yet to see ANY calcium deposits. The water sits in the bottom half (basin). To access, just lift off the top half, and gently place it aside. If the water has been sitting in the basin for a long time, just lift out the rotating wheel device in the basin, then take the basin to the kitchen sink and gently wash it with Dove detergent. Put the wheel back in the basin and fill the basin up to the line. Now, put the top half back on. Winia has designed this great machine so that the top half---which houses all the electricals---never comes in contact with water. Cleanup could not be simpler. And I've yet to see ANY calcium deposits. The water sits in the bottom half (basin). To access, just lift off the top half, and gently place it aside. If the water has been sitting in the basin for a long time, just lift out the rotating wheel device in the basin, then take the basin to the kitchen sink and gently wash it with Dove detergent. Put the wheel back in the basin and fill the basin up to the line. Now, put the top half back on. Winia has designed this great machine so that the top half---which houses all the electricals---never comes in contact with... » Read More Cleanup could not be simpler. And I've yet to see ANY calcium deposits. The water sits in the bottom half (basin). To access, just lift off the top half, and gently place it aside. If the water has been sitting in the basin for a long time, just lift out the rotating wheel device in the basin, then take the basin to the kitchen sink and gently wash it with Dove detergent. Put the wheel back in the basin and fill the basin up to the line. Now, put the top half back on. Winia has designed this great machine so that the top half---which houses all the electricals---never comes in contact with water. « Show Less
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Hi,You usually would clean it with water and soap.Best regards,Customer service
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It depends on how dirty it gets, but a simple rinse under the faucet will clean off most of the debris. If it's soiled badly you can fill the sink or a bucket with water and a few drops of dish detergent and aggitate the duster until it's clean. The bristles are made of nano urethane plastic material that doesn't absorb water so you can be as rough as you want and still maintain a good unit for several seasons of use. I hope others find this answer helpful.