How to Remove Red Wine Stains
By Dolores Domingo
Benefits of Cleaning a Pizza Stone
The good news is that you do not have to clean your pizza stone often. As you use it, the flavor will remain and give you that brick oven artisan taste like you would find at your local pizzeria. When you clean pizza stone, you ensure that it will last as long as you need it so you can enjoy delicious pizza for years to come.
Best Way to Clean a Pizza Stone
When you clean a pizza stone, you need to avoid using soap. It does not need to soak in hot soapy water, and you should not wipe it with a soapy rag or brush. The porous surface of the stone will absorb any products like soaps or cleaners.
So how do you clean a pizza stone correctly? It is a simple process that takes no time at all.
Let it Cool Completely Before Cleaning
You do not want to clean the stone while it is hot. You may risk burning yourself or damaging the stone. Wait until it is at room temperature before beginning the process.
Scrape Off Any Remaining Food
Often you may have dried cheese or bits of crust stuck to the stone after cooking. You can use a flat scraper tool, like a bench scraper, metal spatula, or a plastic scraper from Pampered Chef to remove these bits.
Use a Soft, Lightly Damp Cloth to Wipe it Clean
You want to avoid using a lot of water on your pizza stone since it will absorb into the surface. Use a slightly damp clean cloth to wipe the surface clean without soap.
Deep Clean With Baking Soda and a Brush
To deep clean your pizza stone, you can use a baking soda mixture with a hard bristle brush. Avoid metal bristles since they can damage the surface of your stone. A nice stiff nylon brush works well and is affordable at around $10.
Use equal amounts of baking soda and warm water and mix to apply on the stone. This mixture will help remove the build-up of grease or dirt on the surface. Wipe it clean and let it dry.
Baking soda is completely safe and will not alter the flavor of your pizza the next time you use it.
The Best Products to Clean a Pizza Stone
You do not need fancy products to clean a pizza stone. A soft clean cloth, a scraper or stiff brush, and some baking soda will keep your stone in perfect condition each time you use it.
Remember that you should never use any soaps or chemical products to clean your pizza stone since this can alter the flavor of your next meal.