I used my NIB grinder to smash up Tums. I now have Tums powder in it. How do you get it out?
TIA

By Ginny~moderator on Wednesday, June 8, 2005 - 06:24 am:

I would use a very stiff brush first, then a soft brush, and then a soft moist cloth, wring out very well. I would be very reluctant to get water into it, but go to the manufacturer's web site and see if they have a hot line or customer service number you can call. One of the problems, as you know, is that the coffee beans leave behind an oil residue and the powder is probably clinging.

Next time you want to crush tablets, try putting them between sheets of wax paper or aluminum foil and banging them with a light hammer a couple of times and running a rolling pin over them. Or buy a pill crusher from your local pharmacy - I used one all the time when my dad had a G-tube.

By Jewlz on Wednesday, June 8, 2005 - 03:50 pm:

my son went thru chef schoola nd they use coffee grinders to grind large amounts of spices. so in between they use bread to clean them out the spices tend to stick to it and clean it for ya.

By Ginny~moderator on Wednesday, June 8, 2005 - 07:34 pm:

Hey Jewlz - sounds like very good advice to me.

By Dana on Wednesday, June 8, 2005 - 10:20 pm:

Thanks Jewlz! What a great tip. I will try that and let you know tomorrow.

By My2girlygirls on Thursday, June 9, 2005 - 09:28 am:

I've heard of the bread thing too. I know you can do that in your food processor too if you are doing alot of hebs.

By My2girlygirls on Thursday, June 9, 2005 - 09:28 am:

that would be "HERBS" :-)