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How do you clean a CBD weed grinder?
A grinder is an essential tool for grinding CBD flowers into fine particles. However, to ensure both the quality of your CBD and the longevity of your equipment, there are a few maintenance rules that should be followed regularly. Let’s find out together how to clean a grinder and why it is essential to carry out this task.
Key takeaways:
- Cleaning your grinder regularly ensures the quality of the CBD and extends the tool’s lifespan.
- For metal grinders, use 90% alcohol and coarse salt to remove encrusted residue.
- Plastic grinders can be cleaned with boiling water to remove residue.
- For wooden grinders, avoid chemicals and clean with kitchen paper soaked in rapeseed oil.
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What is a grinder?
A grinder is a tool used to grind CBD flowers, usually for smoking. It allows you to finely grind the hemp flowers, producing very fine plant particles that are more pleasant to consume by inhalation.
There are different types of grinder. Each has its own characteristics and varying levels of durability:
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- the wooden grinder: the body of the grinder is made of wood, but its teeth are metal. This type of grinder is known to get dirty quite quickly, hence the importance of cleaning it regularly;
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- PVC or acrylic grinders: PVC or acrylic are generally used in entry-level grinders and are not among the most durable materials over time;
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- Metal grinders: the perfect blend of durability, affordability and strength. This type of grinder is often quite lightweight and very effective at grinding your CBD flowers;
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Did you know? There are also card grinders. These come in the form of a card or a small grater. |
Why use a grinder?
As we’ve just discovered, a grinder allows you to finely grind CBD flower. This ensures an optimised airflow if you decide to smoke your flowers. Furthermore, you should know that you can also use a grinder to make terpenes and cannabinoids more ‘accessible’ during vaporisation (using an e-cigarette, for example).
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Warning: smoking CBD flowers is not recommended. The smoke produced by combustion can be harmful to the respiratory tract and lead to numerous health problems. We strongly recommend opting for oral consumption or vaporisation, for example. |
The importance of cleaning your grinder
Although most grinders are fairly sturdy nowadays, it is still necessary to maintain them in order to prolong their use without compromising their cutting quality. It is also essential to wash and disinfect your grinder regularly to maintain the hygiene of your equipment. Over time, micro-deposits or fungi can get into your CBD and affect its quality, or even impact your health.
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Our advice: to maintain the quality of your grinder and your CBD, we suggest cleaning your grinder once or twice a month. |
How do you clean a metal grinder?
To clean a metal grinder properly, here are a few tips to follow:
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- start by opening all the parts of your grinder;
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- using an old soft-bristled toothbrush, scrub the different parts of your grinder to remove any residue;
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- if you’re struggling to remove any bits, use a toothpick or dabbing tools, whichever you prefer;
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- depending on the condition of the residue you have collected, you may be able to reuse it. However, if it looks strange or smells musty, throw it straight into the bin;
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- Next, soak the parts of your grinder in 90% alcohol for a few minutes;
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- Scrub your tool again;
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- if the residue is too encrusted, add coarse salt to the alcohol and leave your tools to soak before scrubbing again;
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- rinse your grinder with hot water;
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- leave it to air dry.
Cleaning a plastic grinder
Do you have a plastic grinder? Here’s how to clean your grinder effectively:
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- open all the parts of your grinder;
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- scrub the different parts of your grinder to remove any residue using an old soft-bristled toothbrush;
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- if you’re having trouble removing any bits, use a toothpick or dabbing tools;
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- depending on the condition of the residue you have collected, you may be able to reuse it. However, if it looks strange or smells musty, throw it straight into the bin;
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- boil some water;
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- Place your grinder in the pan and leave it for a few minutes;
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- Remove your grinder using a sieve and let it cool before finishing the cleaning with a brush;
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- rinse your grinder with hot water and leave it to air dry.
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Good to know: CBD dissolves better in a fatty substance. If your grinder is still not clean after following these steps, we recommend repeating the process, replacing the water with milk. Warning: do not drink the milk after using it to clean your grinder! |
How do you clean a wooden grinder?
To clean a wooden grinder, here is the simplest method to follow:
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- open all the parts of your grinder;
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- scrub the different parts of your grinder with an old soft-bristled toothbrush. Warning: do not use soap or chemicals to clean a wooden grinder;
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- use a toothpick or dabbing tools if you can’t remove the larger bits of residue;
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- gently clean the wooden part using a paper towel soaked in rapeseed oil and leave it to air dry.
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Did you know? If you’re struggling to remove CBD flower residue from your grinder, we recommend placing it in the freezer overnight. The cold will help the kief come away more easily from your grinder when you rub it the next day. |
You now know the different techniques for cleaning a grinder. All you have to do is choose the
method best suited to your tool. It’s up to you!
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