How to clean a DMT stone?

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Stonyman65

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Could someone give me some pointers on cleaning my DMT stone? I haven't cleaned it in a while and it need some serious cleaning. Is there some type of abrasive cleaner that I can use? Maybe comet or even mineral spirits?

thanks
 
Grab some powdered metal cleaner and some steel wool. Works for me on all my stones (water, ceramic, diamond).

Run it through the dishwasher maybe?
 
I understand the powdered metal cleaner, but wouldn't the steel wool just add to the buildup?

what type of cleaner should I use?
 
Stonyman65 said:
I understand the powdered metal cleaner, but wouldn't the steel wool just add to the buildup?

what type of cleaner should I use?
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Myself, I use these little steel wool and soap sponges. Go to your local store and look in the cleaner aisle for powdered metal cleaners. Ajax is one I can think of off the top of my head.

The steel wool is more abrasive then anything else you can use, and I don't find that it adds to the buildup.
 
I use comet and a scotchbrite pad....even warm soapy water and a scotchbrite pad works fine.
 
Dish soap and a nylon brush, diamond stones are very easy to clean and should be cleaned often. If there is too much metal on the surface they will not be as effective.
 
Your answer is bar keeper's friend. It is in a can like comet or ajax. The difference is a dry acid that will dissolve the metal flakes and chemically remove the metal cake from the stones. It will be the best $3.00 you spend on blade edge maintenance. 1 out 3 grocer's will carry it. Ask for it by name, look for it in the abrasive kitchen cleaner section of store.
 
cj65 said:
Your answer is bar keeper's friend. It is in a can like comet or ajax. The difference is a dry acid that will dissolve the metal flakes and chemically remove the metal cake from the stones. It will be the best $3.00 you spend on blade edge maintenance. 1 out 3 grocer's will carry it. Ask for it by name, look for it in the abrasive kitchen cleaner section of store.
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+1 :thumbup:

Some dollar stores have it too.
 
I use Comet,hot water,and a firm toothbrush.Works pretty good,though I might have to try some bar keepers friend,thanks cj65 !
 
A fine nylon pad like they use in surgery and dish soap works well. I also clean my DMT hones with BreakFree, which lifts out micro-particles -- leave it wet with BreakFree overnight and wipe off in the morning. Your cleaning cloth will come away black even after cleaning with dish soap. This also seems to enhance the cutting qualities of DMT hones.
 
cj65 said:
Your answer is bar keeper's friend. It is in a can like comet or ajax. The difference is a dry acid that will dissolve the metal flakes and chemically remove the metal cake from the stones. It will be the best $3.00 you spend on blade edge maintenance. 1 out 3 grocer's will carry it. Ask for it by name, look for it in the abrasive kitchen cleaner section of store.
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+2 :thumbup:
You can also look for ZUD, similar product and very effective.
 
Alberta Ed said:
A fine nylon pad like they use in surgery and dish soap works well. I also clean my DMT hones with BreakFree, which lifts out micro-particles -- leave it wet with BreakFree overnight and wipe off in the morning. Your cleaning cloth will come away black even after cleaning with dish soap. This also seems to enhance the cutting qualities of DMT hones.
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I cleaned mine with break free too. Now the entire stone has a filmy white surface on it.
 
As mentioned above-Bar Keepers Friend in many Grocery stores. Also cleans the spyderco ceramic like new with a scotch brite pad.
Note: Nothing better for Stainless steel cookware.
 
I just got some BFK and used it. I never knew there could be so much crap stuck in those stones; I always thought rinsing with water got everything out of diamond stones.
 
The stuff gets packed in deep. I thought I 'killed' some diamond stones until learning how to clean them.
 
Putting a slope to your learning curve is what Blade Forums is all about. I have gotten so much great information here. The more I learn, the more I realize I do not know.
 
If you use a squirt of WD 40 on your diamond stones they will cut cleaner, faster, and wipe clean. If you are concerned about getting WD 40 on your kitchen knives-wash them!
 
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