What to use to clean off my Sharpmaker?

[rwasham]

The title says it all....what do you all use to clean off your sharpmaker when it gets loaded with metal? Thanks in advance.
Ryan

 

[rifon2]

Comet, Ajax (or similar) and a Scotch Brite pad.

 

[dsmegst]

Use a scrotch brite pad and some powder cleanser, like Ajax or Comet. Just scrub and rinse with water.

You can also use a pencil eraser. I think they even make "ceramic stone eraser" but it's basically the same thing.

 

[terrymcg]

I think they even make "ceramic stone eraser" but it's basically the same thing.

This Lansky Eraser Block works pretty well (and also does a good job removing metal from enamel/porcelain sinks).

Cheers,
--
Terry McG

 

[Daniel]

I use Softscrub and a Scotchbrite pad, usually.

If I am out of Softscrub, then it is Ajax or Comet.

 

[THE PUNISHER]

This Lansky Eraser Block works pretty well (and also does a good job removing metal from enamel/porcelain sinks).

Cheers,
--
Terry McG

:thumbup:

 

[rpttrsn]

I find that "Bar Keepers Friend" has performed the best for me. Use with scotch brite if you have some. It is in most super markets and is in a container like Ajax etc. 12 OZ. size. This is also recommended for cleaning up stainless pots/pans by leading mfg. :thumbup:

 

[Lucky Bob]

You could try Bar Keeper's Friend, which has oxalic acid to help dissolve the metal in addition to being a scrubber like Comet or Ajax.

 

[hunter s thompson]

I throw mine in the dishwasher when they get loaded up.

 

[Obsessed with Edges]

Use either Comet/Ajax or Barkeeper's Friend with a ScotchBrite pad (and a little water). The oxalic acid in Barkeeper's friend will make quick work of most jobs, but be careful where you use it. It is very corrosive on some materials (make sure to read the directions/warnings on the label). I've used both, and sometimes the Comet & Scotchbrite works just fine, and without the worrying about the corrosive issues of the oxalic acid in the Barkeeper's Friend.

It's a LOT easier to clean your stones/rods if you do it after each session, as opposed to waiting until it looks like it's too heavily loaded with metal. And it'll make your stones/rods perform much better if they're clean each time you start. And some rubber gloves will make the whole process easier on your hands, too.

 

[THG]

I find that "Bar Keepers Friend" has performed the best for me. Use with scotch brite if you have some. It is in most super markets and is in a container like Ajax etc. 12 OZ. size. This is also recommended for cleaning up stainless pots/pans by leading mfg. :thumbup:

You could try Bar Keeper's Friend, which has oxalic acid to help dissolve the metal in addition to being a scrubber like Comet or Ajax.

That's what I use. It makes the stones look brand new, save for the marks from the Sharpmaker base.

Use either Comet/Ajax or Barkeeper's Friend with a ScotchBrite pad (and a little water). The oxalic acid in Barkeeper's friend will make quick work of most jobs, but be careful where you use it.

Also, wear gloves when you clean the stones with oxalic acid. Once I did it without them, and the next day my hand was peeling as if I had a sunburn along my entire palm.

 

[never too sharp]

Barkeepers friend and green scotchbrite. I've never had any issues with my skin, but I'm super tough.

Those rust eraser things do ok between washings. I haven't used my sharpmaker in a while, but when I did, I would turn the stone every 15 or 20 strokes for a clean surface.

 

[Ben B]

Barkeepers Friend. I've never had any corrosion issues. I always do it over the sink though and it's made for cleaning sinks.

http://www.barkeepersfriend.com/use.html

I just shake some onto a sponge in my hand and then "grab" the stone and stroke away. Never had a problem with my hands.

 

[theamazingdrew]

I just use a pencil eraser it works as well as anything else :thumbup:

 

[THG]

Barkeepers friend and green scotchbrite. I've never had any issues with my skin, but I'm super tough.

Those rust eraser things do ok between washings. I haven't used my sharpmaker in a while, but when I did, I would turn the stone every 15 or 20 strokes for a clean surface.

Barkeepers Friend. I've never had any corrosion issues. I always do it over the sink though and it's made for cleaning sinks.

http://www.barkeepersfriend.com/use.html

I just shake some onto a sponge in my hand and then "grab" the stone and stroke away. Never had a problem with my hands.

My problem was that I was applying the stuff to the stone directly with the stone in my hand. It shouldn't be an issue if you apply it to the sponge or towel or whatever.