The way in which your crystals are cleansed can also affect their overall energy. For this reason, you need to ensure that they are appropriately set to your intentions.
There is no “best way” of cleansing crystals. This is all about personal choice and what works best for you so that the crystal can use its own energy from when it was in its original state.
Brown rice is a great way to remove any impurities from your new crystal. This method involves removing negative energy from your crystal in a safe and contained setting.