A natural mate gourd is fairly easy to maintain, but if you decide to invest in one of our gourd gourds , it is wise to extend its life expectancy by several decades with a few tips.
If you are here, it is because you have chosen your gourd . And now you are wondering how to maintain your mate gourd? Or how to maintain your mate bombilla?
SUMMARY
Maintaining your mate gourd
First of all, it is necessary to separate the maintenance of a natural artisanal mate gourd from that made of stainless steel or ceramic.
How to maintain a natural gourd?
The first step in maintenance, when you receive your natural mate cup, is cleaning . It should be remembered that a well-cleaned and well-maintained natural gourd has a lifespan of more than 20 years .
If you don't know how to cure your gourd, we have created a curing guide with a video to help you step by step.
After preparing your yerba mate in the gourd, you should not let it sit in your mate gourd for too long .
After each use, remember to:
- Empty and clean the gourd with hot water (around 80-90°C).
- Drain it, head upside down, for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Then let it air dry in its normal position.
As it is used, certain sensitive elements must be maintained:
- The inside of the gourd must be emptied after each use.
- The strapping must be maintained.
- The leather needs to be nourished.
- The bombilla must be well cleaned and maintained.
Together we will look at several tips for maintaining the hoop and leather of your gourd.
