hutchndi wrote:
> I am curious Jeff, as I have never done it, but how DO you wash these
> things, I really havent been using them that long myself, but most
> suggestions point to just brushing out and air drying. I think fairly
> constant use of sourdough organisms on it keep bad things from growing on
> them, at least that is my hope. Is it safe to wash these willow (or whatever
> it is) bannetons? I would think they would soak up water, expand and deform.
>

Russ,
Go to your local Ace Hardware store. Look in the paint department.
You will find both brass and stainless steel brushes (looks like a
toothbrush with 5/8" long bristles). Try one on a dry banneton. Be
gentle, but it will get off the majority of anything stuck on the wood.
If there is any residual, wipe it with a damp sponge, wait 20 min,
then brush it again. Good luck.
Doc