Does it leave the counter dirty with spillage in the cupboard when put away? I currently have a pepper grinder but have to place a piece of masking tape to the bottom of it so the fine granules don't leave such a mess in my spice cabinet. Does it leave the counter dirty with spillage in the cupboard when put away? I currently have a pepper grinder but have to place a piece of masking tape to the bottom of it so the fine granules... » Read More Does it leave the counter dirty with spillage in the cupboard when put away? I currently have a pepper grinder but have to place a piece of masking tape to the bottom of it so the fine granules don't leave such a mess in my spice cabinet. « Show Less
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With mine, there's a lot of spillage from the salt, compared to the pepper. On the other hand, a few days ago the grinder ring popped off and dumped a bunch of pepper "dust" everywhere. Fortunately, it popped right back on and doesn't seem to be any worse for it. Honestly though, if I knew back then what I know today about this item, I'd have probably passed by it in favor of a better model. This is a case of "you get what you pay for." I think I'm going back to having separate - wooden - mills.
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We have had ours for several months and it has not left any residue in the cupboard or on the table
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Yes a little. I have mine on a tray on my counter and there is usually some pepper or salt under it but not a lot, more salt than pepper.
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We haven't had a problem with it leaving a mess. We had some issues with it grinding properly when we first got it but it works well for us now so possibly it was user error. Good product for its price point.
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There isn't any cover for the bottom. It doesn't make much of a mess if after you finish grinding you tap the top of the grinder so the salt or pepper drops on your food instead of the grinder. I have used it for over 2 years. It's a great grinder, haven't had any problems with it. I would recommend it.
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I have cleaned my grinder by wiping it with a cloth dampened with a solution of vinegar and water, or mild dish detergent and water. I am assuming you will not immerse the machine in water. The direction that came with the grinder suggested filling the well of the grinder with arm & hammer baking soda overnight to eliminate orders left behind for spices (i.e. rosemary, cloves, etc.). I have only used it for grinding spices three time and the baking soda works.
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I purchased one of these sets; I can't claim to have a definitive answer, but the inside is clearly "raw," that is, not polished. The outside is at least polished, and there could be a sealer on it, such as one you may use on granite counter tops. I'm thinking that the inside is left that way to avoid slippage when you grind herbs. Just an idea...
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i do store mine in Food Saver bags to keep them fresh. I make tomato powder and even when using the OA's it still clumps, but the flavor is delicious. I read some where that silica will stop the clumping. I don't know if that's true for spices too.
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Yes, you can take the removable chamber off to grind pepper over whatever you would put ground pepper on. I you need to grind larger amounts for a recipe, the pepper particles do fall into the removable chamber.
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Hi Thomas, the answer is NO. You DO NOT disconnect/remove anything from the bottom, leave the bottom completely alone. The peppercorns are loaded from the top. The finial on top unscrews and top piece (rounded part) of the grinder comes off and you load the peppercorns into the cylinder then put it back on and screw the finial back in. The tighter you screw it on the finer the grind and when more loose the more coarse the grind. Its very easy and a good grinder btw. Hope this helps. Jim
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Hello MAW, I am sorry I am just now seeing your inquiry. The beauty of the line of Original Pump & Grind sets is that it comes with our exclusive stand. We designed our mills to include a mess free stand, no one likes a trail of salt and pepper left behind by most salt and pepper grinder sets. I hope this helps! Please know our mills come in a variety of colors, sizes and styles, look up Grind Gourmet and our mills will pop up.
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From what I can tell, yes. There is a dome like piece that joins the blade with the bowl. This piece could very well be a hard plastic; it's not soft. I'm not clear why the question though. I've ground many spices without even a scratch on the smooth glossy piece. Everything seems to stay brand new looking. I use an OXO Bottle Brush to very easily clean the bowl leaving no residue trace behind. I very much recommend this grinder - but I only need it for grinding spices, which it consistently and very effectively accomplishes.
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Got the same problem. Think it's really the catcher being made from a very static inducing plastic. A change in plastic could help significantly. Does everyone here actually clean the burr and components after every brew? I haven't done it yet since I bought the thing. Is it necessary? What are the downsides? I use this every morning and having to clean the device, let alone the grounds that are all over my counter would be way too much maintenance.BTW, the coffee this thing creates tastes great. I'm not an afficianado by any means but I do know that I get consistent non-bitter tasting coffee compared to the blade grinders. Got the same problem. Think it's really the catcher being made from a very static inducing plastic. A change in plastic could help significantly. Does everyone here actually clean the burr and components after every brew? I haven't done it yet since I bought the thing. Is it necessary? What are the downsides? I use this every morning and having to clean the device, let alone the grounds that are all over my counter would be way too much maintenance.BTW, the coffee this thing creates tastes great. I'm not an afficianado by any means but I do know that I get consistent... » Read More Got the same problem. Think it's really the catcher being made from a very static inducing plastic. A change in plastic could help significantly. Does everyone here actually clean the burr and components after every brew? I haven't done it yet since I bought the thing. Is it necessary? What are the downsides? I use this every morning and having to clean the device, let alone the grounds that are all over my counter would be way too much maintenance.BTW, the coffee this thing creates tastes great. I'm not an afficianado by any means but I do know that I get consistent non-bitter tasting coffee compared to the blade grinders. « Show Less
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There is a screw in the bottom of the grinder with a groove (works fine with a flat-head screw driver) you can turn either direction to adjust the coarse or fineness of your grind. I played around with mine over a large piece of wax-paper until I got a nice mix; partially coarse/partially medium-fine. Good Luck! BTW, I love this pepper grinder. The seasoning of foods with fresh grind is beyond compare!
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Haven't had that problem but maybe adjust the grind adjustment level? Also maybe the peppercorns have absorbed some moisture. My only complaint about the grinder is the small reservoir which needs frequent refilling. No noise out of mine. N Rolle
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Well, I haven't tried anything else but spices with properties similar to that of pepper could be ground, I would imagine.Since I use pepper quite often and anyways, emptying and refilling the mill every now and then with a different spice would end up being more time consuming than using a mortar & pestle.
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If you look at my short vidxeo you will see that it does not give a powder fine grind of pepper. Although you can grind salt (ceramikc mechanism) it is a much harder spice than pepperm The grind will be even coarser.
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I have only the pepper mill -- and no I do not see any leakage from it either when in use or when resting in the cabinet; but I do have a plastic ring/container top under it all the time, so I am not sure that it is anything more than what was said by M. Johnston.
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I love the spice rack. I bought it to use in in my RV. I have them mounted on the inside of the cabinet door. They hold my salt, pepper, garlic and other spices. They attach with 2 sided tape. IMPORTANT : clean the area with alcohol first !! After attaching to the cabinet I left them for 24 hours before I put the weight of the spice on them. I figure if later they come off I can get more 2 sided tape or a small screw. I love not having my spices sliding all over the cabinet. I have never had one come off. They are great.
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Sandy, I haven't used the grinder for anything but pepper...but I will tell you I have not yet figured out the "trick" to fill this thing!....I am used to my old grinder which you just unscrewed and the top came off givving a wide fill opening. This grinder does not come apart and requires you to fill through the very small opening around the top...literally takes an hour to fill completely!....why do I stay with it?....it is a favorite on the table in its ease to use...the crank is great compared to the "normal" wrist turning required. Just wish I could figure out how to fill it easier!!! Sur wouln't be good for changing contents out very often.....