Avoid soaking wooden gua sha tools. Sitting in warm water for too long can cause wood to become brittle and break or expand and mold. Try using a microfiber towel or sanitizing it with rubbing alcohol as a daily cleansing routine.

It’s important to dispose of the salt water after cleansing your gua sha; it is now filled with the negative energy it removed from the crystal and should not be used again. [8] X Research source