156142 358 Food & Drink Coffee, Tea and Other Drinks Coffee true Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:06:14 -0700 /system/videos/0/42/61/15/156142.flv cleaning, housekeeping, housecleaning, house, home, kitchen, coffeemaker How To Clean Your Coffee Maker http://www.howcast.com/videos/156142-How-To-Clean-Your-Coffee-Maker http://www.howcast.com/videos/156142-How-To-Clean-Your-Coffee-Maker/edit approved 89 640 360 <object width="425" height="273" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=156142"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=156142" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="273" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 8 Seaworthy http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/156142/clean_coffeemaker_hd2_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 10914 false false false 61046 1 24 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/156142/24.jpg 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.

]]> 61047 2 34 Tip 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.

]]> 61048 3 41 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/156142/41.jpg 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.

]]> 61049 4 50 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/156142/50.jpg Swish vigorously Swish vigorously for a minute or two.

]]> 61050 5 54 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/156142/54.jpg Rinse thoroughly Rinse thoroughly.

]]> 61051 6 57 Tip 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.

]]> 61052 7 67 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/156142/67.jpg 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!

]]> 61053 8 81 Fact The average American drinks 23 gallons of coffee a year, or about 400 cups.

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