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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just try to spray it with cleaner or something and hose it,, so no dust or dirt.
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I just put it in the sink and put some soap on it and scrub it with the sponge that they suggest. Then I keep running hot water until the water runs clear. It is difficult and a little messy but it works. It says not to do it but this is my second one and it never hurt the first one. I used sos pads on it and ruined the finish.
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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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We just use dish soap. A light coat of vegetable oil with a paper towel gives it back its deep dark color. Try it! My wife says nothing else works, although I've thought about granite clean and shine.
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Hi, You usually would clean it with water and soap. Best regards, Customer service
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I clean it with a wet paper towel with a tiny bit of soap & then go over it again with a plain wet paper towel. Using a sponge would only deposit germs to it. I also bought the mineral oil to use on the surface. I do the mineral oil rub down on the cutting board once a month. I've had it for months now & it is still as gorgeous as when I first got it. & I use it every single day.
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It will bead up like normal granite. The surface will get minor scratches easily though, so don't wipe it up with anything even slightly abrasive.
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Granite is not sealed at the factory. It is sealed after it is installed. Be sure to use an appropriate sealer if your installers did not do that for you.
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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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use ash from fp. when it's cold, dip a damp cloth in the ash and scrub the glass. Another review mentioned this when I was looking for a glass cleaner. Works great!! no $$$ : )
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Just wiping it out with dish soap and water. To shine I use a little olive oil. Love this sink. I will never go back to stainless.
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I just run water and a towel or rag and clean the accumulated dust off. I let it air dry and stick it back on (steel case). Won't hurt anything.
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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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I have the same issue, and since it says that you cannot use any soaps or hard abrasives, I just try to clean it with hot water.
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ues a slightly damp paper towel and wipe down inside of grinder and around blade area. If blade area is still caked up use a toothbrush. The outside can be cleaned with damp cloth or paper towel.
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I always let it soak in warm soapy water. You can use powdered stainless steel cleaner. Works great. Mine looks like new and I use it often. Hope this helps.