Cove Home Brass Mill Care & Assembly Guide

Quick Assembly Guide: 

Each handle is safely stored inside your mill for safe transit. Simply lift each lid and you will see them in there.

Assembly Steps  

  • Unscrew the top cap and gently remove the lid.
  • Retrieve the handle inside.
  • Fill with either salt (for the salt mill) or pepper (for the pepper mill) - never both.
  • Place the handle on top of the lid.
  • Screw the cap back on - and you're ready to grind!

For best performance, grind a small amount first and discard it. This "warm-up" ensures a smooth start and optimal flavor release.

Care Tips to Keep Them Glowing

General Care

  • Keep your mills dry and clean.
  • Never submerge them in water or place them in the dishwasher
  • The brass will naturally develop a patina over time - but if you prefer the original shine:

To Polish our Brass Mills 

  • Use a soft cloth with a gentle metal polish like Brasso, or a natural lemon-and-salt paste- three parts lemon juice to one part salt.
  • Avoid harsh abrasives to preserve the smooth finish.

To Polish our Chrome Mills 

  • Wipe with a soft, damp cloth to remove fingerprints or smudges, dry toughly 
  • Avoid harsh abrasives to preserve the smooth finish.

To Protect

  • Apply our Cove Home Organic Brass & Wood Balm to reduce oxidation and restore the warm glow.
  • Prefer the natural patina? Add a touch of camellia oil for light protection and a subtle sheen.

Interior Cleaning

For both Mills:

  • Disassemble gently 
  • Use a soft brush or dry cloth to clean internal components.

For the Salt Mills:

  • Internal parts can be rinsed with water - just be sure they are completely dry before reassembling.

 

Designed to Last - Built with Purpose

Your salt mill includes a food-safe, corrosion-resistant mechanism made from ~40% glass-infused plastic with a stainless steel shaft - designed to resist the natural moisture in salt.

Your pepper mill features a 100% metal grinding mechanism - ideal for dry spices and delivering that satisfying, classic grind.

 

Why the Lid May Feel a Little Loose

Don't worry if the lid or handle doesn't sit tightly - this is intentional. A gentle fit allows the mill to "breathe," helps prevent trapped moisture, and makes refilling easier.

Each mill is handmade, so slight variations add character and uniqueness.

 

Spice Tips & Grinding Adjustments

Pepper Mills:

  • Use standard, dry peppercorns.- Avoid oversized or soft spices that could jam the mechanism.
  • Never use salt - it may corrode the metal interior.

Salt Mills: 

  •  Use only dry sea salt or rock salt.
  • Avoid wet or flaky salts to prevent clogging

Adjusting the Grind:

  • Top Cap: Turn clockwise for a finer grind, or loosen for a coarser result.
  • Bottom Screw: Can also adjust grind size - simply turn to your desired coarseness.