Is it possible to take this grinder apart for a good cleaning?
597419
I have this grinder and like it very much. It is easy to clean, lift out the top of the grinder and use a coffee grinder brush for cleaning the attached part of the grinder and the part of the grinder that lifts out. I turn my unit upside down and remove any remaining coffee grinds using the coffee grinder brush. This brush can be purchased at Amazon.
597420
My response here is within the context of just having sent this back for a refund. As I reviewed the product upon opening, it looked like cleaning the lower burr wheel is limited to an external reach with a brush. For me, the 20 second limit on grinding, with five minute cool down, trumps all questions. I like Bodum and the Bistro is a beautiful product. However it simply is incapable of performing the needed grinding the coffee drinker should expect from such an investment. The product should meet the needs of the customer, not the other way around.
597421
I had to do it yesterday. My husband tried grinding very old beans (as it turned out) and almost killed our grinder. I watched a couple excellent YouTubes on cleaning the Bodum and took it apart, prying out the rock-like beans caught in the blades, vacuuming everything very well. Once you take off the hopper off, the insides pull straight up, easily. Hope this helps.
359102
Sure, I would definitely wash it...the vase part is pretty large so you can dry it with a towel. Ad far as the grinder, it should air dry pretty quickly, but just be patient so that the moisture doesn't hinder its performance :)
1983678
Yes. More so than any other grinder I've used in the past. The grinder performs well and this is not a big issue but you will most likely be cleaning up grinds that cling to the unit after you use it.
1309173
yes it is a cleanable but i don't think this would be a good fit if you want a coffee grinder that willl be clean able
231127
The thing is hard as the dickens to get off once you grind w/it. You'll have to clean out all the residue and then try it.
1985325
It is actually quite easy to take apart. In order to use a shop vac, you do need to remove the grind cover. Then you can use a standard vacuum cleaner or shop vac to complete the process. The instructions were easy to follow. I have had mine over a year now and have really enjoyed how well it grinds the coffee. No powder like in a chopper.
598722
I have cleaned my grinder by wiping it with a cloth dampened with a solution of vinegar and water, or mild dish detergent and water. I am assuming you will not immerse the machine in water. The direction that came with the grinder suggested filling the well of the grinder with arm & hammer baking soda overnight to eliminate orders left behind for spices (i.e. rosemary, cloves, etc.). I have only used it for grinding spices three time and the baking soda works.
1983683
Only when it needs cleaning. To me it the coffee grinder I have owned and I have been grinding my coffee since 1972.
740718
Haven't yet done that despite using it twice a day for months. Assume when I feel it necessary I'll take off the rubber base and wash the glass part by hand. Wouldn't think it necessary to wash the grinder part. The grinder part may need to be brushed off from time to time; but to date it has been grinding consistently.
1938181
I'm not sure but it sounds as though the grinder gear may be gunked up. Do you remove and clean everything after each use? Try cleaning things as well as possible, especially the gear in bottom of the grinder. If that doesn't work I'm afraid I can't help. Good luck and happy java!
1309177
I only use mine to grind coffee so I have not cleaned it yet after one month of use. The blade does not detach from the unit and it says not to immerse it in water so it might be difficult to clean thoroughly. I bought mine used for under $10, so for that price I might suggest buying more than one for multiple purposes.
2081945
Great question... I have not cleaned it yet. It looks like it may be challenging to take apart, but I am not completely sure.
807131
Easy. After grinding, I remove the top and clean the top under running water using a few swipes with a regular toothbrush. Then I clean the inside of the grinder using a paper towel----I do this part pretty soon after using it and it's no problem getting it clean.
390407
soap and water and then let it dry out good. Also don't forget that the grinders are adjustable also.
1309175
I wouldn't recommend using the same grinder for spices and coffee. You may be able to clean this one, but not good enough to switch back and forth from spices to coffee. I wash the removable cup with dish soap and wipe the blade with a damp paper towel.
264410
Negative. I have only jammed it up once and I just removed the head and cleared it. Very satisfied with this grinder after 3 years of hard use.
1501816
The grinder comes "set" and you have to loosen it a bit (read in a posting when I was buying it) to even use it. You should be able to set it super fine and may want to grind it twice. I'm still happy with it.