How to Clean Hot Stones

Massages are deeply soothing and relaxing for stressful bodies and minds. Therapists use hot volcanic stones and river rocks in massage therapy to improve circulation, relieve pain, release tight muscles and tissue, alleviate stress and promote overall well-being. The stones lie on a client's spine, chest, stomach and face to promote muscle relaxation. Therapists also use hot stones along with oils and creams to massage clients. Since hot stones accumulate body oils, dirt and sweat, they require thorough cleaning after each use.

Things You'll Need

• Paper towels
• Cool water
• 1/2 tsp. antibacterial liquid soap
• 1/2 cup sea salt
• Clean washcloth
• Warm water
• Stiff-bristled brush
• Cooking pot
• Stove
• Tongs
• Clean towels

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Instructions

• 1

  Rinse the stones with cool water to remove any surface debris or oils. Lay the stones on paper towels.

• 2

  Squirt 1/2 tsp. of antibacterial liquid soap onto a clean washcloth. Dampen the cloth with warm water.

• 3

  Wipe the soapy washcloth thoroughly over the hot stones. Scrub the stones with a stiff-bristled brush to remove embedded oils, dirt and grime.

• 4

  Rinse the stones with cool water. Place the stones on paper towels.

• 5

  Fill a cooking pot with cool water and 1/2 cup of sea salt. Place the pot on a stove to boil.

• 6

  Place the stones in the boiling salt water. Keep the stones in the boiling water for 20 minutes.

• 7

  Remove the stones from the boiling water, using tongs. Place them on clean towels to thoroughly air-dry.