How to clean a coffee maker
Descaling, secret descale modes, grinders and presses. 5 tips, newest first.
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FAQ
What's the safest way to clean a coffee maker?
Never mix cleaning products. Bleach plus ammonia, vinegar or other acids releases toxic gases. Use one product at a time, rinse between them, ventilate, and unplug appliances before you clean them.
How to clean a french press?
Unscrew the plunger into its mesh, filter and plates, soak them in hot soapy water, and scrub off the coffee oil.
How to clean a coffee grinder?
Use grinder cleaning tablets or a small handful of white rice in blade grinders, then brush out the burrs. Burr grinder makers often recommend tablets instead of rice.
How to use the descale mode on a nespresso machine?
Most Nespresso machines enter descale mode by holding both buttons (or the lever plus button) for 3 seconds. Run the descaling solution through, then rinse.