Short, safe, and no perfume aftertaste. Here\u2019s the fastest way to get your grinder spinning like new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nFlavor rule: avoid strongly scented soaps and let everything dry 100% before reassembly.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n5-Minute Quick Clean (metal grinders)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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- Disassemble<\/strong>
Separate all sections. Tap each piece over paper to shake out loose herb\/kief.<\/li>\n\n\n\n- Dry brush first<\/strong>
Brush teeth, threads, and the kief screen (from the underside) to remove stuck bits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n- Targeted ISO wipe<\/strong>
Lightly dampen a cotton swab with isopropyl alcohol. Wipe the teeth, threads, and screen frame. For the screen, dab\u2014don\u2019t scrub\u2014to avoid stretching it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n- Fast rinse<\/strong>
Quick rinse under warm water to remove alcohol residue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n- Dry completely<\/strong>
Pat with a paper towel, then air-dry for 2\u20133 minutes. If you\u2019re impatient, use cool air from a hair dryer. Reassemble and do a couple of empty twists to clear any last moisture.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n\nPro tip: Pour the used ISO onto a clean plate and let it evaporate\u2014scrape the reclaim if you want to save it.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nIf your grinder is acrylic<\/strong> or wood<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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- Acrylic:<\/strong> Skip alcohol (it can cloud or crack plastic). Use warm water + a tiny<\/strong> drop of unscented soap, brush gently, rinse, and dry fully.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Wood:<\/strong> No soaking, no alcohol. Dry brush + toothpick only; finish with a barely-there wipe using a slightly damp cloth. Let it air-dry completely.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nDeep-clean option (when you have more than 5 minutes)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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- Freezer trick (20\u201330 min):<\/strong> Freeze parts, then tap\/brush\u2014cold resin flakes off easily.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- ISO soak (metal only):<\/strong> Short soak (5\u201310 min) for lids and chambers\u2014not<\/strong> the screen. Rinse and dry thoroughly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nKeep the flavor fresh<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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- Use unscented<\/strong> products only.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Always fully dry<\/strong> to avoid metallic or musty notes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- After reassembly, grind a small pinch of herb and toss it\u2014this \u201cseasons\u201d the grinder.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nQuick FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Why avoid alcohol on acrylic\/wood?<\/strong>
Alcohol can cloud or weaken plastics and strip wood finishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\nScreen totally clogged?<\/strong>
Lay it screen-down on a paper towel. From the back, dab with an ISO-damp swab (metal screens only), then brush gently. If it\u2019s glued, avoid long soaks.<\/p>\n\n\n\nGrinder still sticky after cleaning?<\/strong>
You likely didn\u2019t dry it fully. Disassemble, let it air out, then do a few empty twists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nGrab what you need<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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- Cleaning supplies<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 brushes, ISO wipes, screen savers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- New grinders<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 metal, acrylic, wood, travel-sized<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Need help picking the right cleaner or a replacement screen? Send us a photo and we\u2019ll point you to the exact fit.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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