One of the most-used appliances in our homes is the coffee maker. However, over time, calcium and dirt can build up in the machine’s motor, which can make the coffee taste bad or even stop the water from coming out to make drinks. We at Coffee Maker Heaven know that you want to get the most out of your machines, and one way to do that is to clean them every so often. That’s why we show you a few different, effective ways to descale your coffee maker.
Descaling may be done in a different way depending on the type of coffee maker you have. For some, regular washing with soap and water is enough, but for others, like capsule coffee makers, they need a different way of being cleaned. There is an easy way to clean any kind of coffee maker.
How to descale a capsule coffee maker
There are different kinds of coffee machines, but the hardest to clean are capsule machines like Nespresso, Dolce Gusto, and our Avera multi-capsule coffee machine. This is because they have a complicated system inside that is hard to get to. Most of these kinds of coffee machines have a cleaning routine that gets rid of coffee residue in the pipes, but this doesn’t stop calcification. Here are the best ways to clean out capsule coffee makers:
Clean coffee makers with vinegar
One of the best home remedies for getting rid of calcium in coffee makers is vinegar. The process of cleaning is pretty easy; just follow these steps:
Step 1: Put a mix of half cold water and half white wine vinegar or spirit vinegar into the coffee maker’s water tank.
Step 2: As if you were making coffee, press the coffee maker’s power button. Stop the process and wait at least 30 minutes when the tank is half full of water. After a while, turn the coffee maker back on so that the whole thing can use up the rest of the water.
Step 3: Fill the tank up with clean, cold water, preferably filtered water, and turn the coffee maker back on properly to get rid of any vinegar taste that may have stayed in the pipes. Two times through this step will make sure that your next cup of coffee doesn’t taste funny.
Step 4: Finally, use soap and water to clean the tank and a wet cloth to clean the outside of the coffee maker.
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Descale your coffee maker with lemon
Lemon juice is great for cleaning the inside of coffee makers because it gets rid of dirt and germs. Cleaning the machine is pretty much the same, but using lemon is better because it won’t leave behind any bad smells or tastes in the ducts.
Step 1: Mix 2 parts lemon juice with 1 part water, and then pour it into the coffee maker’s kettle. Either lemon extract or freshly squeezed lemon juice will work.
Step 2: Turn on the coffee machine and let the whole tank’s worth of coffee go through the machine.
Step 3: When the water and lemon juice mixture is done, wait about 20 minutes and fill the tank back up with clean water to get rid of any acid that is still in it. Like with vinegar, you can do this twice to make sure the coffee maker is clean all the way through.
Step 4: Clean the coffee maker’s outside and the tank.
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How to descale a coffee maker with baking soda
There’s no doubt that you have baking soda at home. It works great to remove scale from coffee makers. With this tool, you can clean the machine’s insides and get rid of any stains on the outside. It’s very easy to use:
Step 1: put two tablespoons of baking soda into the water tank and fill it up with clean water all the way to the top. Before you start the machine, make sure the baking soda is completely mixed in.
Step 2: Do the same thing you did with the vinegar. Start the machine, stop it in the middle, and wait 30 minutes. Then filter the rest of the water. Then add clean water to the tank again to get rid of any leftover lime and baking soda.
Step 3: Use a damp cloth and a little baking soda to clean the outside of your coffee maker to finish the job.
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How to clean a drip coffee maker
Due to the number of times they boil water, drip coffee makers also tend to build up limescale inside. However, since this coffee maker’s mechanism is easier, you will probably notice that it is calcifying after a few uses. use for months.
If you want to clean your drip coffee maker better, we suggest using baking soda instead of the other homemade ways we talked about above for cleaning capsule coffee makers. Baking soda can also be used to clean the pipes of limescale, bacteria, and dirt. It can also be used to clean the bottom plate, where the jug goes, of rust and coffee stains.
There is a great way to make the carafe on your drip coffee maker look like new again if it is stained or scaled. Add some vinegar, baking soda, and raw rice to the jug. Then fill it halfway with hot water (you can use our electric kettle for this). After a strong stir, let it sit for about 10 minutes. This will get rid of all the dirt. Wash the jug with soap and water.
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How do coffee machine cleaning tablets work?
Cleaning tablets that remove scale are a good choice if you’d rather buy a skilled cleaner than make your own. Several brands make cleaners that come in pill or liquid form and can be used to clean capsule, drip, and even espresso machines. They are cheap and simple to use.
There are no changes needed for this cleaning method. Just put the item and water in the full tank and run the water through it like you would for coffee. The directions for each brand will tell you how much product to add. Then, just like when you clean something at home, you should run clean water through the coffee maker to get rid of the leftovers.
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Cleaning Italian coffee makers
Italian coffee makers also tend to calcify over time, but fortunately it is very easy to clean them so that they are as good as new. In this type of coffee maker you will see limescale as a thin white layer throughout the lower tank and the removable filter. The best way to remove dirt is with vinegar, following these instructions:
Step 1: Fill the tank with 2 parts water and 1 part vinegar.
Step 2: Assemble the coffee maker and place it on the heat the same way you would to make coffee.
Step 3: Wait for the coffee maker to cool and clean it with plenty of water and a brush (a bottle brush would be excellent).
Step 4: If you want to make sure the coffee maker is completely clean, repeat the process, but using only clean water.
How to prevent calcification of your coffee machine
Avoid calcification so that your coffee machine doesn’t get clogged and you have to use a more difficult cleaning method, call a technician, or buy a new coffee maker. To make this gadget last longer and enjoy tasty coffee every morning, here are some things you can do:
At least once every two months, try one of the ways we listed to descale your coffee maker.
When you make coffee, use water that has been filtered. There are a lot of contaminants, germs, chlorine, and heavy metals in tap water. When you boil the water, these contaminants turn into limescale that sticks to the inside of your coffee maker. Using a water filter will not only make your coffee taste better, but it will also stop limescale from building up.
Every time you’re done making coffee, clean the parts of your coffee maker that you can reach or take off. So, not only will you avoid lime buildup, you will also avoid breakdowns caused by dirt or coffee buildup. Also, don’t forget to clean the machine’s outside.
You can use your coffee maker for a long time without having to worry about it breaking down because you now know how to clean and descale it.
Conclusion
In conclusion, descale your coffee maker regularly to keep it working well and make it last longer. By doing these things, you can get rid of mineral crystals and make sure the brew tastes better. Don’t forget to descale your coffee often for the best effects and to enjoy it at its best.