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We used tea tree oil to disinfect the stones and then let them air dry before using again.
Nyema, I just joined this group and felt compelled to answer your question. I just completed a workshop in Healing Stones and the recommendation is to season your stones with a nurturing oil such as jojoba, grapeseed, or almond oil. I personnally use oil as I get a better glide and it seems to help the stones move more smoothly over the body while doing effleurage. I apply oil to the body part, such as the legs, before I apply the stones, which I have dried off after removing from the water, then apply a bit of oil to the stones as I present them to the client's body.
The best way to clean your stones, well, the way I was taught is first, you must wash and season your stones. Wash in warm soapy water(dishwashing liquid), then let dry. Then oil each stone. You must clean your stones daily when they are used as well as the heating unit, spoon, thermometer. NEVER leave your stones in dirty water!!! After the stones have been washed and dried, store them on a bed of salts, using kosher, Epsom, or sea salt. Don't store your marble stones in salt!!!! Salt will crack the stones. Salt helps to clear and recharge the stones for the next days work. Stones have energy, or frequencies. and the use of salts, sun. moon. water helps to bring back the energy lost when they are doing the work on clients. If you do not care for your stones, the stones will lose their energies and will NOT stay hot/cold for you during your work. I truly wish that I had been taught this method when I began my massage career, but better late than never! All my best to you, Paula
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