How to Clean a Coffee or Spice Grinder

It is best to clean your grinder after every use to avoid the possibility of growing mold. This article will show you how to deep clean your grinder and give you a time saving express method. If you are looking for a way to remove nasty odors from your grinder this is the perfect article. Never immerse your appliance in water as this can ruin its components.

Deep Cleaning Method

Step 1
Begin by unplugging the appliance from the electrical socket.

Step 2
Use a pastry brush or a soft old tooth brush and brush the debris from the inner well.

Step 3
Wash the plastic lid with a warm soapy water with a sponge follow by rinsing and wiping dry with a clean soft cloth.

Express Cleaning

Step 1
Unplug the appliance

Step 2
Clean the inner well by wiping it with a damp paper towel

Express cleaning method for a smelly grinder

Have you used your coffee grinder for something other than coffee beans? Most experts advise that you should keep coffee grinders separate from the spice grinder as the smells from certain spices like cinnamon can be very difficult to get rid of.

Step 1
Unplug the appliance

Step 2
Run a handful of white uncooked rice in the grinder.

Step 3
Follow with one of the cleaning methods mentioned in the above article.