How To Clean A Ceramic Sharpening Steel

A simple way to do this is to rinse the steel under warm water add a little dish soap and wipe down with a sponge.

How to clean a ceramic sharpening steel.

Finish with a scrubbing with one of those 3m green pads to remove any loose particles and rinse well. Do not use soap or anything other than water to clean it. Match the number of the sharpening surface as closely as you can 100 grit 000 super fine etc with the abrasive you apply to clean it. They will just put more steel on the sticks.

This one has been requested a bunch. I hope you enjoy this video. Foodioso friday kitchen tips 2 clean sharpening steel. If the sharpening steel is particularly clogged up then adding some vinegar to the cleaning process should help to remove the build up.

In this quick tip of the week i show you how easy it is to clean your ceramic sharpening rod in just 2min. Something you should do on a regular basis anyway. Steel sos pads are a definite no no. Use sand paper for a dry approach or emory paper with water.

If you don t keep your steel clean it will need fresh honing oil every time you use it. Here ya go guys. Then wipe off excess water with a soft cloth kitchen towel and allow to air dry. Washing the sharpening stone will remove any remaining metal filings and debris from your stone.

Just wash your steel with soap hot water and a brush. If you keep your steel clean it won t need honing oil. I ve also noticed they tend to clean up a little easier each time. Dry the stone with a clean dry cloth or paper towel.