Conventional salt & pepper mills often create mess by leaving excess grounds on surfaces when placed down. The simple, elegant design of Milltop Wood avoids this problem as the grinding mechanism is at the top of the mill, which means any excess grounds fall back inside the unit after use. To use, simply hold the mill at an angle and twist the base to grind and to adjust the grinding size, rotate the stainless-steel top. Made from beautiful, natural beech wood, the design also features a tough, ceramic grinding mechanism and is very easy to fill via a twist-off base. Wipe clean with a damp cloth