Cleaning Granite Mortar Pestle

Follow these steps for the best results.

Cleaning granite mortar pestle.

Clean ceramic glass and metal alloy brass iron mortar and pestles with warm water and a rough scrub brush. Repeat a couple of times. For bamboo and wooden mortar and pestles use a damp cloth to wipe them clean. How do i clean the mortar and pestle then.

I heard that one shouldn t wash a granite mortar and pestle with soap because the soap water will permeate into the rock and contaminate whatever you grind next. A good cloth with your warm water and unscented detergent will work a great deal in the cleaning of your new grinding tool afterwards thoroughly rinse your new granite mortar and pestle in warm water to remove all evidence of scented soap remaining in it. Do not use soap to clean your mortar and pestle. If i m making pesto in it there has to be some way to get the oily residue off.

The most important things to remember when cleaning a volcanic rock mortar and pestle is to avoid using soap and let it dry completely before storing it.