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Ako vyčistiť mlynček na kov: Kompletná príručka pre hlboké čistenie
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Ako vyčistiť mlynček na kov: Kompletná príručka pre hlboké čistenie

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Ako vyčistiť mlynček na kov: Kompletná príručka pre hlboké čistenie

Čistý mlynček sa lepšie mle, vydrží dlhšie a zabráni plytvaniu kief uviaznutým v nahromadení živice. Táto príručka učí metódy rýchleho čistenia a hĺbkového čistenia kovových mlynčekov na kanabis pomocou techník zmrazovania a izopropylalkoholu.

Rýchla odpoveď

Na hĺbkové čistenie mlynčeka na hĺbku: rozoberte všetky kusy a uložte si kief, zmrazte na 20-30 minút, aby živica bola krehká, kefujte a vyklepte mrazené kúsky, namočte do 90%+ izopropylalkoholu na 20-30 minút, vydrhnite štetcom pod horúcou vodou, úplne vysušte, znova namočte. Čistite každé 2-4 týždne pre denných používateľov.


Prečo čistiť mlynček?

Výhody pravidelného čistenia:

  • Hladšie mletie (menší odpor)
  • Lepšia konzistencia ml
  • Zabraňuje odpadu z kanabisu (zaseknutý v živici)
  • predlžuje životnosť mlynčeka
  • Udržuje obrazovku kief nevypchatú
  • Vlákna sa ľahšie otáčajú
  • vyzerá a funguje ako nový

bez čistenia:

  • Brúsenie sa stáva náročný
  • Zuby sa zaseknú
  • upchatie obrazovky (bez zbierky kief)
  • Vlákna sa lepia a prúžk
  • nakoniec sa úplne zmocní


Ako často čistiť

Rýchle čistenie štetcom:

  • Po každých 5-10 použitiach
  • trvá 2 minúty
  • Zabraňuje silnému hromadeniu

Hlboké čistenie (zmrazenie + alkohol):

  • Denní používatelia: každé 2-4 týždne
  • Týždenní používa: každé 2-3 mesiace
  • Príležitostní používatelia: Každých 4-6 mesiacov

Znak IT potrebuje čistenie: Keď sa otáčanie stáva obtiažnym alebo obrazovka vyzerá upchatá


Čo potrebujete

Na základné čistenie:

  • zubná kefka alebo tuhá kefka
  • špáradlo alebo poker
  • papierové utierky

Na hĺbkové čistenie:

  • 90%+ izopropylalkohol
  • nádoba alebo nádoba (sklo)
  • mraziace vaky
  • Brush
  • Hot water
  • Towels

Optional:

  • Q-Tipy pre podrobnú prácu
  • Čističe rúr pre vlákna


Krok za krokom: metóda hĺbkového čistenia

Krok 1: Úplne rozobrať

Rozoberte každý kus:

  • vrchná brúsna komora
  • spodná komora (ak je 3 alebo 4-dielna)
  • obrazovka (ak je prítomná)
  • Kief Catcher (ak je 4-dielny)

Položte všetky kusy - easier to track and clean individually


Krok 2: Najprv si uložte kief

Kritický krok:

  • Opatrne zoškrabte kief z komory Catcher
  • Uložte do samostatného kontajnera
  • Nestrácajte silné trichómy!

Použite kief škrabku that came with grinder or small spoon


Krok 3: Zmrazte na 20-30 minút

Prečo funguje mrazenie:

  • Studenie robí živicu krehkou (nie lepkavou)
  • Kusy sa ľahko odlomia
  • Znižuje potrebné čistenie

How:

  • Vložte všetky kúsky mlynčeka do mraziaceho vrecka
  • Zmrazte 20-30 minút (nie dlhšie - zbytočné)
  • kvet kanabisu môže zostať pri izbovej teplote


Krok 4: Natrite a vyklepte mrazenú živicu

Ihneď vyberte z mrazničky:

Brushing:

  • Na zuby použite tuhú zubnú kefku
  • krovinaté komory
  • Jemne potrite obrazovku (nepoškodzujte)

Tapping:

  • Klepnite na kusy cez odpad/papier
  • vypadnú kúsky mrazenej živice
  • Oveľa jednoduchšie ako škrabanie lepkavej živice

Tým sa odstráni 60-70% nahromadenia without solvents


Krok 5: Namočenie izopropylalkoholu

Výber alkoholu:

  • 90-99% izopropyl: najlepšie, najrýchlejšie
  • 70%: funguje, ale pomalšie
  • Below 70%: nepoužívajte (príliš veľa vody)

Soaking:

1. Vložte všetky kusy do nádoby/kontajnera

2. Úplne zakryte izopropylalkoholom

3. Namočte minimálne 20-30 minút

4. Tvrdohlavý nános: namočte 1-2 hodiny

ČO SA STA: Alkohol rozpúšťa živicové/THC zvyšky


Krok 6: Vydrhnite pod horúcou vodou

Po namáčaní:

1. Odstráňte kúsky z alkoholu

2. Každý kus vydrhnite štetcom pod horúcou tečúcou vodou

3. Venujte pozornosť:

- Between teeth

- Threads

- Screen holes

- Corners and crevices

Živica by sa mala ľahko opláchnuť after alcohol soak


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


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


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


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


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)


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.


Mistake: Not Drying Completely

Problem: Rust, immediate re-gunking

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


Mistake: Losing Kief Down Drain

Problem: Rinsing kief away while cleaning

Solution: Save kief FIRST before any cleaning


Mistake: Using Soap

Problem: Soap residue tastes terrible, hard to rinse completely

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


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


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


Cleaning Different Grinder Materials

Aluminum Grinders (Most Common):

Safe methods:

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

Avoid: Steel wool (scratches), harsh chemicals


Titanium Grinders:

Very durable - all methods safe


Anodized Grinders:

Be gentle:

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


Troubleshooting

Problem: Threads Stripped/Cross-Threaded

Cause: Forcing grinder when dirty/misaligned

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


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


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


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


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

Step 1: Disassemble completely

Take apart all pieces - top, bottom, screen (if 4-piece), kief catcher. Separate every component for thorough cleaning.

Step 2: Save your kief

Carefully collect and save any kief from catcher chamber before cleaning. Don't waste potent trichomes down the drain!

Step 3: Freeze for 20 minutes

Place all grinder pieces in freezer for 20-30 minutes. Cold makes resin brittle and easier to remove.

Step 4: Brush and tap

Remove from freezer. Use toothbrush or stiff brush to scrub teeth and chambers. Tap pieces to knock out frozen resin chunks.

Step 5: Isopropyl alcohol soak

Submerge all pieces in 90%+ isopropyl alcohol. Let soak 20-30 minutes. Stubborn buildup may need 1-2 hours.

Step 6: Scrub and rinse

Remove from alcohol. Scrub with brush under hot water. All resin should come off easily now. Clean screen carefully.

Step 7: Dry completely

Dry all pieces thoroughly with towel or air dry. Any moisture will cause rust on cheaper grinders. Must be 100% dry.

Step 8: Reassemble

Put grinder back together once fully dry. Should turn smoothly and look brand new.

Frequently Asked Questions

Light cleaning (brush) after every few uses. Deep cleaning (alcohol soak) every 2-4 weeks for daily users, every 2-3 months for occasional users. When grinder gets sticky or hard to turn, it needs cleaning.

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