Drip Coffee Cleaning Guide

Ratio Eight Coffee Brewer with Eureka Mignon Filtro Grinder

Routine cleanings are the easiest and best way to ensure a long life from your coffee maker or coffee grinder. But what’s the safest and most effective way to do so? Put down the vinegar! We're here to help guide you through the proper maintenance routine with products that won't hurt your machine.

Technivorm Moccamaster KBG

We often hear this question: "Can I use vinegar to clean my coffee maker?” The theory that vinegar works just as well as a dedicated coffee cleaner is simply not correct. It might appear slightly cleaner on the outside, but vinegar isn’t effective internally in the long run. Although if you happen to enjoy the lingering smell and taste of vinegar in coffee, by all means, carry on. For everyone else, a little detergent goes a long way.

Over time, oils and residue from your coffee can gunk up the works and cause foul flavors to come out of your brewer. You may notice your metal shower screen looks less shiny and might even have a few of those stubborn coffee stains spattered about. Products such as Urnex's coffee machine cleaning powder are designed to tackle and remove the residue left behind.

Cleancaf Coffee Maker Cleaner

Urnex Cleancaf Coffee Machine Cleaning Powder - $8

Cleancaf is designed to remove coffee oil from automatic coffee brewers. Its dual-action formula also prevents the accumulation of scale deposits, which can cause a myriad of long-term issues. To use, open one of the pre-portioned packets and pour its entire contents into the reservoir. Then, fill the reservoir with warm water and stir until the solution is dissolved. Run another two more brew cycles with just water, and you’re done!

 

Cafetto Grinder Clean - $12

Cafetto Grinder Clean is designed to clean coffee and espresso grinders without the trouble of having to disassemble the entire grinder. To use, adjust your grind a few settings coarser, drop in the pre-packaged dose into your hopper, and run the entire amount through. Made from all-natural and food-safe ingredients, it not only removes old coffee grounds but also absorbs and removes smelly odors.

Additionally, remember to hand-wash your brewing basket and carafe between batches with a small amount of soap and water. Nobody wants to drink yesterday’s coffee. Cheers to clean and tasty brews at home!