Always ensure that the pizza stone is allowed to cool completely before attempting any cleaning.
STEP 1
Remember that they can get incredibly hot, so it would be ever so easy to burn yourself, or drop it on the floor and cause it to break into pieces.
STEP 1
Don't be tempted to put it in the freezer or run it under cold water to speed up this process, as this could easily crack the stone and make it irreparable.
STEP 1
When the stone is suitably cool, you can look at wiping away the dried or burnt remnants and residue left by your last pizza.
STEP 2
Using a little hot water, wipe the surface of the stone using a wet cloth or sponge, as steel wire scrubbers or kitchen utensils will easily scratch the stone and reduce its future efficiency.
STEP 2
STEP 2
Stone brushes are designed to offer a more intensive and thorough clean without causing the damage that more sturdy brushes or tools may cause.
STEP 3
Baking soda is widely used as a cleaning aid to clean everything from cutlery to mattresses, and it can be incredibly effective at breaking down stubborn food residue and stains.
STEP 4
In some cases, it may be that after following the above-mentioned 3-step cleaning process, there remains some burnt-on residue or steadfast stains that simply refuse to budge.
STEP 4
Once cool, you will be able to easily wipe away any residue that the baking lifted from the stone's surface, using a soft cloth or sponge.
Pizza stones are a fantastic way to bring top-notch pizza into your home, with traditional crispy crusts and bases no longer only an option at the restaurant or pizzeria.