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A spice grinder with small residue after cleaning

How to Clean A Spice Grinder

This "Dad Hack" will make cleaning your spice grinder, burr coffee grinder or basically any grinder so much easier.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Author: Dad

Equipment

  • Spice Grinder
  • White Rice
  • Paper Towel

Instructions

  • Take your dirty spice grinder and fill it with dry white rice.
  • Grind the white rice until it turns into a fine powder.
  • Dump out the rice powder, knocking it out with your finger or a paper towel.
  • If you want to take it a step further you can use an air compressor or canned air to blow out any remaining residue.
  • Wipe the remaining residue out with a damp paper towel.
  • Dry with a paper towel and your grinder is squeaky clean.

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