How To Clean Your Coffee Maker
- March 10, 2009
- 24,162 Views
Writer
Rosemarie_Lennon
Music
Jonanthan Roberts
Voice Over Artist
Mario Bueno
Make your coffee maker sparkle with these easy tips.
You Will Need
- A drip coffee maker
- White vinegar
- Ice cubes
- Table salt or rock salt
- Dishwasher detergent
- A dish brush
- Baking soda
- Alka-Seltzer tablets
- Denture tablets
- A fresh lemon
Step 1: Clean the machine
Clean the inside of your coffee maker by running a mixture of equal parts white vinegar and water though the machine. Do two runs with water afterward to remove the vinegar.
You can substitute a half dozen Alka-Seltzer or denture tablets, a quarter of a cup of baking soda, or the juice of a fresh lemon for the vinegar.
Step 2: Get ice and salt
To get your carafe looking like new, try this barista trick. Toss a handful of ice cubes and a couple of teaspoons of salt—rock or table—into the carafe.
Step 3: Swish vigorously
Swish vigorously for a minute or two.
Step 4: Rinse thoroughly
Rinse thoroughly.
If you have a stainless-steel carafe, fill it with boiling water, add a few tablespoonfuls of powdered dishwasher detergent, let it sit overnight, then swish with a dish brush and rinse.
Step 5: Fill with water and baking soda
To get rid of any lingering vinegar smell in the carafe, fill it with warm water, add a teaspoon of baking soda, let it sit for a few minutes, and rinse well. You’re ready for a delicious cup of coffee!
The average American drinks 23 gallons of coffee a year, or about 400 cups.
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Comments (3)
I simply love this video! Awesome.
over 2 years ago by HeatherMenicucci
All the info you'll need, no more. High praise.
over 2 years ago by Drifty
My stainless-steel carafe was really bad inside I tried the vinegar and boiling water but it didn't work I was trying everything then I tried oxy clean 1 scoop and filled the rest of the pot up with boiling water and instantly I had a brand new carafe I didn't have to scrub anything I just poured out the water after about 2 minutes and it was shiny and clean as a whistle
over 2 years ago by helenk
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