Accessories
Grinder care by material
A metal exterior does not tell you how every component may be cleaned. Start with the exact model.
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- 03Clean and dry
Identify it before cleaning.
A grinder can combine several materials. Its housing, milling chamber, screen and coating may require different treatment. Record the brand, model and generation before following cleaning advice. The basics guide explains the components you may encounter in a grinder.
Flower Mill publishes separate instructions for basic maintenance and thorough cleaning, including tools and drying. The manufacturer excludes abrasives, dishwashers and oven or microwave drying. Those instructions concern Flower Mill. They are not permission to treat an unrelated plastic grinder or an unidentified finish in the same way.
Three material checks.
| Part or feature | Detail | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminium | Housing and finish | Check the coating too; the metal name alone is insufficient. |
| Stainless steel | A specific internal part | A steel milling part does not make the entire device stainless steel. |
| Plastic or mixed | Several components | Do not transfer a solvent or soaking method without model instructions. |
Keep the instructions with the component.
Only separate parts the manufacturer allows you to remove. Follow the specified cleaning and drying instructions for that version. A loose plate and a complete grinder are different objects. Check that all parts are correctly reassembled afterwards. If the instructions or material are unclear, ask the manufacturer for the appropriate procedure rather than choosing a universal recipe.
Worth knowing
Can every metal grinder go in a dishwasher?
No. Flower Mill excludes this. Other models need their own instructions; a metal appearance is not approval.
Can Flower Mill advice be used on plastic?
Not without confirmation. Material, finish and other components may differ. Use the exact model’s instructions.
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Checked on 13 November 2026
Sources and review
The constructions and names follow manufacturer sources. Partner listings were read separately. Check the selected version and pack with the supplier.