How should I clean it INITIALLY? Afraid no amt of soap &amp; water will get out all of the granite dust. I don't want to grind dust into my gomasio. :-)
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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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I didn't wash the grinder, but I washed the vase. You can easily wipe it clean with a towel. The grinder, well, I figured it's going to giving me particles of spices anyway, so I didn't really care if there were other particles inside of it. I'm sure as it grinds the spices I get a little ceramic dust every time. As for residues, I can't speak to that. I'm still alive and healthy as far as I know. I've had mine for a long time now and never once washed or cleaned out the grinder. I've never cleaned the grinder on the second one I bought either, and no problems yet. I think you'd be alright with just cleaning the vase. I didn't wash the grinder, but I washed the vase. You can easily wipe it clean with a towel. The grinder, well, I figured it's going to giving me particles of spices anyway, so I didn't really care if there were other particles inside of it. I'm sure as it grinds the spices I get a little ceramic dust every time. As for residues, I can't speak to that. I'm still alive and healthy as far as I know. I've had mine for a long time now and never once washed or cleaned out the grinder. I've never cleaned the grinder on the second one I bought either, and no problems yet. I think you'd be alright... » Read More I didn't wash the grinder, but I washed the vase. You can easily wipe it clean with a towel. The grinder, well, I figured it's going to giving me particles of spices anyway, so I didn't really care if there were other particles inside of it. I'm sure as it grinds the spices I get a little ceramic dust every time. As for residues, I can't speak to that. I'm still alive and healthy as far as I know. I've had mine for a long time now and never once washed or cleaned out the grinder. I've never cleaned the grinder on the second one I bought either, and no problems yet. I think you'd be alright with just cleaning the vase. « Show Less
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Cleaning with regular soap and water, then applying a thin coat of extra virgin olive oil with a cotton ball whenever it starts looking dull. Hope this helps. We've had the sink for a year and still love it!
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Coffee stains wipe right off with water. If you get a dried on food spot, just put some water on it to soften it, and wipe it away. I only use dish soap and water to clean my counters. No special cleaner, although they do sell something. I did my kitchen a year ago and it still looks great. I think the other product looks like speckled formica, not granite, so this is the perfect choice for the granite look. Friends who see it can't believe I only spent $75 to totally transform my kitchen. I did a bath too, and it is perfect. Good Luck!
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I'm ok with the basic cleaning, but two things annoy me. 1: the chrome shutter disk is difficult to clean, since it appears to 'bake on' the grinds. It cannot be removed and needs to be scrubbed to clean off the cooked on grounds. 2: Not sure how to run the last batch of beans through the grinder before cleaning the grinder. This has required me to hand pick out the beans from the grinder. A tedious process at best. Any suggestions or hints on the above two items would be appreciated.
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Soak the pan in soapy water, and it should clean up. If everything doesn't clean up on the first try, soak again.
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I am just getting ready to clean mine as well. In looking over the instructions it is suggested to use a pipe cleaner, or feather duster and/or a vacuum to get the loose dirt and dust out.
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If you use tap/hard water, you will get a calcium build-up after awhile and it will need to be cleaned. I would suggest using distilled water.
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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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It's actually very easy to clean! That is what I love so much about the granite wear pans! I just use a scrubby pad SOS would more than work but prob not needed. Just soak in hot water and stuff comes off with little work. Ive never had a problem even with stubborn baked on olive oil.
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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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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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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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It will happen for every one. I'ts a dirt came from the stone. Usually we have to grind first for small amount of batter for discarding. So you don't worry to waste all the batter with black scrapes instead of grinding more.
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I didn't have mine sealed. I use a scotch brite pad and any cleaner and have had no problems. I love this sink. Everyone who has seen it has loved it too. It cleans really easily and isn't shiny granite so you can use more abrasive cleaners. Hope this helps!
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I would use a nylon spatula and sponge with a little soap and gently rub it out. Clean it after each use carefully as mentioned after turning it off for about ten mins.
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As for cleaning; After I finish grinding the coffee beans, I use the little broom/brush (that comes attached to the side of the grinder) to get all the grinds out. That's it! I could use a damp paper towel to wipe it out if I were to grind other things, but I just do coffee. :)