How to Wash and Clean Pestle and Mortars
- 1). Rinse the mortar after each use. To remove debris, clean with a scrub brush under running water.
- 2). Scrub the pestle clean under running water.
- 3). Place the mortar upside down on a paper towel to dry.
- 4). Sanitize an unglazed stone mortar and pestle by scrubbing with water and a drop of mild dish soap. Place in the oven at 350 F for 20 minutes. Remove with oven mitts and cool.