Using brass brush with Fibrament.

[prohunt3]

I just purchased a new fibrament stone for my deck oven and their support told me they didn't recommend me using a brash brush on it, because it could damage the surface.  I have a brash brush that I've used on other baking surfaces without issue. Should I get a different brush, is the brass one probably fine?

[Pizza_Not_War]

I would listen to them.

[TXCraig1]

All you need to do is sweep off the ash. No need for brass. I usually just blow off the ash with a copper pipe.

[prohunt3]

I thought the brass brush was designed to not harm stone baking surface. Which is why I wanted to ask here. I'm guessing it's something unique to fibrament. I'm going to assume that they know more than I do and look into getting an alternative. I'm thinking something like this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073TNFTJL/?tag=pmak-20.

[DDT]

oh oh! I have been using brass and fairly firmly. Also when I have had a big mess that didn't totally burn to be able to brush I have even use fine grade sand paper. That is how I cared for my cordierite. Its a type of cement I think. Not sure what damage I have done to it but working great so far. I see brass used on biscotto stones and it is a soft stone.

[TXCraig1]

Dark, stained stones bake better. Seriously.

[DDT]

It is still staining and getting darker but will be less anal about it and will have to try the blow pipe. What diameter do you find works best?

[TXCraig1]

It's 1/2" copper and about 4' long. I literally found it on the ground.

[DDT]

Thanks Craig!