Sådan rengøres en metalkværn: Komplet dyb rengøringsvejledning

En ren kværn kværner bedre, holder længere og forhindrer spildt kief, der sidder fast i harpiksopbygning. Denne vejledning lærer både hurtig rengøring og dyb rengøringsmetoder for metal cannabisslibere ved brug af frysning og isopropylalkoholteknikker.

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For at rense en metalkværn i dybden: Skil alle stykker ad og gem kief, frys i 20-30 minutter for at gøre harpiksen skør, pensl og bank frosne stykker ud, læg i blød i 90%+ isopropylalkohol i 20-30 minutter, skrub med børste under varmt vand, tør helt, saml igen. Rengør hver 2-4 uge for daglige brugere.

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Hvorfor rense din kværn?

Fordele ved regelmæssig rengøring:

• Glatter slibning (mindre modstand)
• Bedre slibe kons
• Forhindrer cannabisaffald (fast i harpiks)
• forlænger kværnens levetid
• holder kief-skærmen utilstoppet
• Tråde bliver nemmere
• ser ud og fungerer som nyt

Uden rengøring:

• slibning bliver svært
• tænder bliver rykket op
• Skærmtræsko (ingen kiefsamling)
• Tråde klæber og strimler
• griber til sidst helt

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Hvor ofte skal man gøre rent

hurtig børsterensning:

• Efter hver 5-10 brug
• tager 2 minutter
• Forhindrer kraftig opbygning

Dyb rengøring (frysning + alkohol):

• Daglige brugere: hver 2-4 uge
• ugentlige brugere: hver 2-3 måned
• lejlighedsvise brugere: hver 4-6 måned

underskrive den trænger til rengøring: Når drejning bliver svær, eller skærmen ser tilstoppet ud

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Hvad du har brug for

Til grundlæggende rengøring:

• tandbørste eller stiv børste
• tandstikker eller poker
• papirhåndklæder

Til dyb rengøring:

• 90%+ Isopropylalkohol
• krukke eller beholder (glas)
• fryseposer
• Brush
• Hot water
• Towels

Optional:

• Q-tips til detaljearbejde
• Rørrensere til gevind

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Trin-for-trin: Dyb rengøringsmetode

Trin 1: Skil fuldstændig ad

adskille hvert stykke:

• Top slibekammer
• bundkammer (hvis 3 eller 4 stk.)
• skærm (hvis til stede)
• Kief Catcher (hvis 4-delt)

Læg alle brikker ud - easier to track and clean individually

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Trin 2: Gem din Kief først

kritisk trin:

• Skrab forsigtigt kief fra catcher kammer
• Gem i separat beholder
• Mist ikke potente trichomer!

Brug kief skraber that came with grinder or small spoon

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Trin 3: Frys i 20-30 minutter

Hvorfor fryser virker:

• Kold gør harpiks skør (ikke klistret)
• Klumper knækker let af
• reducerer den nødvendige skrubning

How:

• Læg alle kværnstykker i fryseposen
• Frys 20-30 minutter (ikke længere - unødvendigt)
• Cannabisblomst kan holde sig ved stuetemperatur

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Trin 4: Børst og tap frossen harpiks ud

Tag straks ud af fryseren:

Brushing:

• Brug stiv tandbørste på tænderne
• skrubbe kamre
• Børst skærmen forsigtigt (beskadi ikke)

Tapping:

• bank stykker over affald/papir
• Frosne harpiksstykker falder ud
• Meget nemmere end at skrabe klæbrig harpiks

Dette fjerner 60-70% af opbygningen without solvents

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Trin 5: Isopropylalkohol iblødsætning

Alkoholvalg:

• 90-99% isopropyl: Bedst, hurtigst
• 70%: virker men langsommere
• Below 70%: Brug ikke (for meget vand)

Soaking:

1. Læg alle stykker i krukke/beholder

2. Dæk helt med isopropylalkohol

3. Læg minimum 20-30 minutter i blød

4. Stædig opbygning: Læg i blød 1-2 timer

HVAD SKER: Alkohol opløser harpiks/THC-rester

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Trin 6: Skrub under varmt vand

Efter iblødsætning:

1. Fjern stykker fra alkohol

2. Skrub hvert stykke med børste under varmt rindende vand

3. Vær opmærksom på:

- Between teeth

- Threads

- Screen holes

- Corners and crevices

Harpiks skal let skylles væk after alcohol soak

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Step 7: Dry Completely

CRITICAL - must be 100% dry:

Drying options:

• Towel dry thoroughly
• Air dry for 30 minutes
• Use hair dryer on low (careful - hot metal)

Why complete drying matters:

• Moisture + cheap metal = rust
• Alcohol residue tastes bad
• Wet grinder gums up immediately

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Step 8: Reassemble

Once fully dry:

• Put grinder back together
• Should turn smoothly
• Looks brand new
• Grinds like new

Test: Load small amount and grind - should be effortless

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Quick Cleaning Method (5 Minutes)

When you don't have time for deep clean:

1. Disassemble grinder

2. Brush out loose material with toothbrush

3. Use toothpick for stuck bits

4. Wipe down with damp cloth

5. Dry and reassemble

This maintains grinder between deep cleans

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Alternative Method: Boiling Water

For food-safe grinders only (quality metal):

1. Boil water in pot

2. Drop grinder pieces in (5-10 minutes)

3. Remove and brush under cold water

4. Dry thoroughly

Pros: No chemicals, effective

Cons: Can damage cheap grinders, hot to handle, can strip anodization

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Screen Cleaning (4-Piece Grinders)

The screen clogs first:

Prevention:

• Brush screen after every few grinds
• Tap grinder to knock kief through
• Don't press cannabis into screen

Deep clean clogged screen:

1. Freeze grinder

2. Brush frozen screen vigorously

3. Use toothpick for stubborn holes

4. Alcohol soak if still clogged

Nuclear option: Replace screen (some grinders have replaceable screens)

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Common Cleaning Mistakes

Mistake: Using Water Only

Problem: Water doesn't dissolve resin (oil-based)

Solution: Must use alcohol or boiling water. Cold/warm water just makes mess.

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Mistake: Not Drying Completely

Problem: Rust, immediate re-gunking

Solution: Dry thoroughly, let air dry extra 15 minutes to be safe

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Mistake: Losing Kief Down Drain

Problem: Rinsing kief away while cleaning

Solution: Save kief FIRST before any cleaning

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Mistake: Using Soap

Problem: Soap residue tastes terrible, hard to rinse completely

Solution: Alcohol only (or boiling water). Never use soap.

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Maintenance Tips

Tip 1: Don't Over-Pack

Grinding too much at once = faster buildup

Tip 2: Brush After Every 5-10 Grinds

2-minute maintenance prevents heavy buildup

Tip 3: Store Empty

Don't leave ground flower in grinder overnight - creates sticky mess

Tip 4: Quality Matters

Good grinders (Santa Cruz, Space Case) have anodized finishes that resist sticking

Tip 5: Coin Trick

Add small coin to collection chamber - knocks kief through screen during use

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What About the Resin?

Grinder resin contains:

• THC (yes)
• Plant material
• Metal particles
• Dust and debris

Should you save it?

Arguments for:

• Contains THC
• Can be smoked in desperate times
• Some people collect it

Arguments against:

• Contains metal particles (unhealthy)
• Harsh, tastes bad
• Kief from kief catcher is way better
• Not worth health risk

Recommendation: Discard resin, save kief

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Cleaning Different Grinder Materials

Aluminum Grinders (Most Common):

Safe methods:

• Freezing ✅
• Isopropyl alcohol ✅
• Boiling water ✅ (quality ones)
• Brushing ✅

Avoid: Steel wool (scratches), harsh chemicals

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Titanium Grinders:

Very durable - all methods safe

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Anodized Grinders:

Be gentle:

• Avoid abrasives (scratches protective coating)
• Boiling can strip anodization
• Stick to freezing + alcohol

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Troubleshooting

Problem: Threads Stripped/Cross-Threaded

Cause: Forcing grinder when dirty/misaligned

Fix: Clean threads thoroughly with brush, align carefully when reassembling

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Problem: Screen Permanently Clogged

Cause: Years of buildup, poor quality screen

Solution:

• Extended alcohol soak (overnight)
• Ultrasonic cleaner (if available)
• Replace screen
• Buy new grinder

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Problem: Grinder Still Sticky After Cleaning

Causes:

• Didn't dry completely (alcohol residue)
• Low-quality alcohol (too much water)
• Cheap grinder (poor coating)

Solution: Re-clean with 90%+ alcohol, dry longer, consider upgrade

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How to Clean Specific Grinder Parts

Teeth:

Most important - where grinding happens

• Brush between every tooth
• Use toothpick for crevices
• Alcohol soak crucial

Threads:

Easy to neglect, critical for function

• Brush threads carefully
• Use Q-tip for deep threads
• Clean buildup causes seizing

Screen:

Most delicate part

• Brush gently (don't damage holes)
• Alcohol soak helps most
• Careful with toothpick (don't tear screen)

Kief Catcher:

Easiest to clean (smooth chamber)

• Save kief first!
• Simple wipe usually enough
• Alcohol for stuck-on kief

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This guide is for educational purposes. Cannabis laws vary by jurisdiction.