How to Clean a Coffee Grinder

The electric coffee grinder has become a popular home appliance for coffee drinkers and home chefs. Besides coffee, you can use some grinders to grind herbs and spices. With such a wide range of uses, it is important to clean the grinder frequently to remove oils, flavorings, odors or residue. Use the following tips to clean a coffee grinder.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Clean cloth or paper towels
• Uncooked rice
• Dishwashing liquid

1. Unplug the coffee grinder and wipe out as much residue as possible with a paper towel or clean cloth.

2. Plug in the grinder. Add a little dry, uncooked rice to the grinder and turn on the grinder. Grind the rice until the grinder no longer has an odor or until the rice is finely ground. Repeat this step if necessary.

3. Unplug the grinder and remove the ground rice completely. Wipe again with a paper towel or clean cloth.

4. Hand wash any removable lid to the coffee grinder with dishwashing liquid. Allow to air dry.

5. Clean the exterior of the coffee grinder with a damp cloth or paper towel.

Tips & Warnings

• Using uncooked rice to clean the grinder also sharpens the grinder blades.
• Grind coffee beans right before brewing; once ground, coffee begins to lose its flavor immediately.
• Always follow the manufacturer's instructions when cleaning or using the coffee grinder.
• Never submerge an electric coffee grinder in water.
• Always unplug the coffee grinder when wiping out the interior.