How do you clean a pizza stone?

To clean a pizza stone, brush off food debris, wipe the stone with a nylon pad, rinse the stone, brush the stains with baking soda, rinse again, and dry the stone. This 20-minute process requires a cleaning brush, sandpaper, a nylon pad, baking soda, water, a toothbrush, a bowl and a towel.

1. Remove food debris

   Make sure the stone is room temperature, and set it on your work surface. Brush away food debris with a natural-bristle cleaning brush. If the stone has stubborn, baked-on debris, scour those areas with coarse sandpaper, and brush away the residue.

2. Wipe the stone

   Dip a nylon pad in water, wring it out, and rub it over the stone. Rinse the stone under running water.

3. Treat stains with baking soda paste

   Pour several tablespoons of baking soda into a small bowl, and add enough water to make a thick paste. Stir the mixture with a toothbrush, and brush it over the stains. Leave the paste on the stone for five minutes, and then rinse the stone.

4. Dry the stone

   Dry the stone with a towel, and lay the towel on your work surface. Set the stone on the towel, and leave it there for several hours before using it again.