{"product_id":"artpresso-steam-wand-cleaning-tool","title":"Artpresso Steam Wand Cleaning Tool","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aequh--EgOQ?si=XNZoB7C7b6QxTp3L\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eArtpresso Steam Wand Cleaning Tool; Heat-Resistant, Hygienic Alternative to Towels\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eStop burning and chapping your hands. The first purpose-built steam wand cleaner that gives baristas superior control, zero mess, and replaceable microfiber pads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhy Baristas Switch from Towels \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor decades, the only way to clean a hot steam wand was a damp towel. Result: chapped hands, occasional burns, milk residue transferred back onto the next pitcher, and constant laundry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eArtpresso Design solved it after observing real café workflows and consulting professional baristas. The result is a first-of-its-kind tool that envelops the wand, protects your hands with a heat-resistant flexible exterior, and delivers a spotless clean in one squeeze-and-wipe motion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eKey Benefits \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtects hands - \u003c\/strong\u003eHeat-resistant exterior keeps skin dry and safe from 250°F+ wands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuperior control \u0026amp; leverage -\u003c\/strong\u003e Ergonomic non-slip grip + thick microfiber pad wraps the wand cleanly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHygienic \u0026amp; reusable -\u003c\/strong\u003e Interchangeable pads (3 included) rinse, squeeze, and wash (hand or machine)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFaster workflow -\u003c\/strong\u003e One tool lives on the bar; no more hunting for a clean towel mid-rush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-term cost savings -\u003c\/strong\u003e Replaceable pads mean you never buy another milk-soaked towel again\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eHow It Works \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurge the wand as usual.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrip the Artpresso tool and envelop the steam wand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSqueeze and wipe, milk residue lifts cleanly onto the microfiber pad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse and squeeze the pad between uses (or swap for a fresh one).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt the end of service, hand-wash or machine-wash the pads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhy This Tool Exists \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSteven Monti, industrial designer with 20+ years across medical, consumer, and specialty coffee products, founded Artpresso Design after years of frustration watching baristas destroy their hands with wet towels. The team consulted café owners, world barista champions, and machine manufacturers to create tools that solve actual daily pain points rather than add more accessories. Artpresso products have been featured in Daily Coffee News and are used alongside La Marzocco collaborations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the Artpresso Steam Wand Cleaning Tool fit all espresso machines?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The flexible exterior and microfiber pad wrap standard commercial and home steam wands of virtually any diameter or length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it really better than a regular microfiber towel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. A towel soaks, transfers bacteria\/milk between uses, and offers no heat protection or leverage. This tool keeps hands dry, provides superior control, and uses replaceable, washable pads for true hygiene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean and replace the pads?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRinse and squeeze between uses. Hand-wash ONLY at the end of the day. Pads attach via Velcro and are guided by a seam for quick reinsertion. Extra 3-packs are available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this prevent clogged steam tips?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt dramatically reduces external milk buildup (the main source of residue that gets drawn back into the tip). Still follow the classic purge → wipe → purge routine and weekly tip soaks with a dedicated milk cleaner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eSplit\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5 inches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.5 inches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.25 inches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e .05 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pads are \u003cspan\u003ePolyester\/Nylon, tool is plastic.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Set of 3 pads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Artpresso","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46348374081723,"sku":"ARTWC2965","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0511\/8282\/9755\/files\/steam-wand-cleaner-4.jpg?v=1730752183","url":"https:\/\/www.espressoparts.mom\/products\/artpresso-steam-wand-cleaning-tool","provider":"Espresso Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}