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Cooking & Baking

Major Nikon

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5. I would soak it in a 10% bleach, 90% water solution for 15 minutes or so

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Wed Feb 20, 2013, 04:24 PM

Feb 2013

Then see if water spray and/or compressed air can take care of it. The metal parts can rust, so you just don't want to leave it wet for very long.

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How do I clean this sifter? [View all] Tab Feb 2013 OP

I may have screwed myself on this one Tab Feb 2013 #1

Try an air compressor and a dry washing up brush. TheMadMonk Feb 2013 #2

I'm willing to lose the sifter Tab Feb 2013 #3

Actually, realized I misworded the post Tab Feb 2013 #6

use a brush with stiff bristles. n/t guardian Feb 2013 #4

I would soak it in a 10% bleach, 90% water solution for 15 minutes or so Major Nikon Feb 2013 #5

I vote soaking it a bit in vinegar. Lars39 Feb 2013 #7

The comedian Rita Rudner said.... A HERETIC I AM Feb 2013 #8

lol...right to my hips. Lars39 Feb 2013 #9

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