How to clean ceramic sharpening rods

Smith’s 9” Oval Ceramic Sharpening Rod is designed to quickly sharpen all your standard kitchen and household cutlery. But how do you clean it? And how often?

Rule of thumb is that you should always clean your sharpening rod after each use. With use, the surface of the Oval Ceramic Sharpening Rod will begin to fill with metal particles, thus reducing its abrasive quality. To clean the rod, simply scrub in warm water using a mild brush and a kitchen cleansing powder. After cleaning, always dry your sharpener before storing.