How to clean a coffee machine at home

How often to clean

• Some types of coffee machines have a self-diagnosis option. They themselves tell users that they need cleansing.
• If you use the coffee machine regularly, you should clean it once a month.
• If you fill the device with medium-hard water, you can clean it less often - about once every 4 months.

Cleaning products made in Germany

Hydraulic system cleaning tablets are produced by German brands that occupy leading positions in the world market:

• Jura is a special preparation for two-phase cleaning of coffee fats and long-term protection of equipment, packaged in blister packs of 6 pieces or a jar of 25 pieces;
• Melitta - highly effective coffee machine cleaning tablets with an innovative active oxygen formula that eliminates odors, fat and oil deposits;
• Bosch - concentrated reagents recommended for maintaining the cleanliness of Bosch and Siemens brand equipment;
• Nivona – tablets for cleaning coffee oils, specially designed for all models of automatic machines in the Nivona CafeRomantika line.

Rules for choosing cleaning products

When purchasing anti-scale agents, be sure to read the instructions for them to find out about the composition. This is necessary, because some products contain components harmful to human health. There is no danger in using them; after cleaning, you just need to rinse the coffee machine thoroughly by running clean water through it several times.

Cleaning coffee machines from coffee oils

Advantages of specialized formulations

Manufacturers of coffee machines strongly do not recommend using traditional methods and universal compositions. Only original products can remove blockages without damaging the working mechanisms and machine parts. Companies that produce branded concentrates guarantee 100% effectiveness - cleaning coffee machines from oils and maintaining high performance and technical characteristics of the coffee maker.

The special cleaning product has the following advantages:

• ease of use - a tablet for cleaning the hydraulic system or a liquid for cleaning the hydraulic system from coffee oils requires preliminary dilution with water, after which the solution is ready for use;
• economical consumption - according to the instructions, as a rule, 1 tablet or 125 ml of liquid cleaner is required;
• antibacterial treatment – ​​cleaning the coffee machine from coffee oils prevents the proliferation of pathogens;
• upon completion of the washing cycle, the reagents are completely washed out with water, ensuring absolute safety for the body;
• brewing the perfect drink - timely cleaning of the hydraulic system of the coffee machine helps to obtain delicious coffee with a captivating aroma;
• increasing the service life of the device - the process of removing coffee by-products with professional products maintains functionality at a high level.

Features and advantages of use

• You can use any of the existing cleaning products yourself.
• Tablets, powders and liquids come with instructions to follow.
• The use of cleaning products allows you to extend the life of the coffee machine and avoid frequent visits to the service center.
• If you doubt that you can descale the coffee machine on your own, contact a specialist. He will complete this task quickly and efficiently, charging quite affordable fees for the services.

Cost of cleaning automatic coffee machines

Methods for descaling a coffee machine

As it becomes clear from the above, the coffee machine needs to be cleaned in a timely manner. To combat scale, there are both specialized and improvised means that are used in everyday life. The choice of cleaning product and method is carried out taking into account the model of the electrical appliance.

Cleaning with coffee machine tablets

It is possible to remove scale from the internal surfaces of the coffee maker using tablets. Manufacturers recommend purchasing them from the same brand as the device itself, as this increases the efficiency of the cleaning process.

How to clean?

Dissolve one tablet in purified water; the volume of liquid should be taken according to the attached instructions. Pour the resulting solution into the coffee machine reservoir and start the coffee preparation mode. After half the glass or cup is filled, turn off the machine and wait a quarter of an hour, then start the unit again to drain the remaining liquid. As soon as the device is empty, you should clean the brewing unit and run the machine “idle”, filling it with filtered water.

Fighting scale using special means

Along with tablets, concentrated liquid solutions are available for descaling coffee machines. The principle of operation of cleaning solutions is similar to cleaning with tablets. The price of the product varies over a fairly wide range and in most cases depends on how popular the brand is.

What do we have to do?

When starting cleaning, you first need to clean the filter and container from any remaining cake and coffee beans. Then you should prepare the solution according to the instructions for the coffee machine or cleaning product.

Next, fill the coffee machine container with the resulting solution to the maximum mark and start the device. As soon as the process begins, you need to open the tap and drain about 150 ml of liquid, then close it again. After five minutes, repeat the procedure, only drain the water in small portions until there is very little water left inside the tank.

Pour ground coffee into the remaining liquid and start the coffee preparation program; when the drink is ready, you need to pour it into a cup and pour it out. When the solution is completely released, you need to remove the tank, rinse it with cool water and repeat all the manipulations twice more, but without using coffee. Upon completion of all operations, the brewing unit should be removed and washed.

How to remove scale with citric acid?

If you don’t have professional products at hand, and the coffee machine requires urgent cleaning, you can use citric acid.

How to clean?

Remove and wash the water tank and replace it. Dissolve lemongrass crystals in liquid at the rate of 50 g per liter, fill the tank with the resulting solution to the maximum, and turn on the automatic cleaning mode. If the unit is not equipped with such a function, then cleaning should be done manually:

• pour the solution into the water tank and wait a quarter of an hour for the reaction to begin;
• turn on the drink preparation mode, but without using coffee, periodically drain the water until the water in the tank runs out;
• disconnect the coffee machine from the mains, wash all removable parts of the unit, dry it and put it back in place;
• Prepare several servings of the drink; you should not drink it.

Do not forget that the use of lemon juice is considered an emergency; it is not recommended to abuse this kind of cleaning.

Cleaning using the program

Preferably used for cleaning coffee oil tablets or special detergents.

Bosch tablets

Many modern brands, such as Saeko and Philips, have a self-cleaning function, which greatly simplifies the operation process. There is the following sequence of actions using the program to clean the required surface:

• Receiving a signal about a problem or blockage.
• Click the Start button
• Wait.
• The device requires you to add a tablet.
• Place it in a special compartment, or in a compartment intended for ground coffee.
• The device is automatically rinsed.

Cappuccino

The main indicator of cleaning is the appearance of a soap-white liquid with a slight foam through the water supply tap. It is advisable to rinse with clean water before further use to completely eliminate the possibility of detergent residue.

Morning coffee

Do not place the coffee machine oil cleaning tablet in the water compartment. The small size of the substance should only be found in the socket for finely ground coffee. If you place the product in the compartment before the water, the active substance can have a detrimental effect on the plate. If the coffee making device does not have a special connector for ground coffee, then you need to place the tablet on a metal strainer. It actively acts on the source of sticky coffee oil, dissolving it and clearing the way for further operation of the coffee machine.

Carob coffee machine for home

Cleaning composition made in the USA

Tablets for cleaning Kaffit.com coffee machines from the manufacturing company URNEX Brands Inc. carefully eliminates essential coffee residues, and thanks to a unique recipe, reduces the rate of re-accumulation of waste. A package of 8 pieces makes it possible to prepare 2000 servings of the ideal drink. One coffee oil cleaning tablet is enough to complete a rinse cycle after brewing 250 cups of coffee.

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The effect of coffee and essential oils on a coffee machine: consequences

Negligence with the device, saving on detergents and tablets can lead to serious consequences:

• Deterioration of taste;
• Unpleasant odor;
• Drain valve clogged;
• Expensive repairs.

Rinsing the coffee maker with clean water will not remove the fatty oils. The machine will continue to receive cleaning signals until it is properly cleaned.

Tip: On average, cleaning is required after 500 brewing cycles.

Regular cleaning prolongs the service life and is also useful for hygienic purposes. A fatty environment is an ideal place for the proliferation of bacteria and microbes. Cleaning also gets rid of unpleasant odors.

Coffee oil tablets

Cleaning methods

Cleaning a coffee machine from coffee oils is a procedure aimed at removing greasy film and deposits from the walls of the metal filter. On the technical side, there are several cleaning methods:

• Self-cleaning is a built-in function that has a signal that alerts you to the need for cleaning.
• Manual cleaning - there is no sensor to warn of the danger of contamination.

You can use both a special detergent and oil tablets for coffee machines. Do not attempt to rinse with regular tap water as this may make the situation worse by causing scale build-up on other parts of the machine.