Pod-based coffee machines like Keurig and Nespresso are more convenient than their pot-filling predecessors, but they still get dirty inside, the same as any coffee maker. Whether you're a seasoned owner or just got yours, you may not know you should be descaling your machine every three months or so, removing calcium buildup and other gunk.
Before we get to descaling, which is a more intense cleaning of the interior of the machine, let's go over general cleaning and maintenance for Nespresso, Keurig, and other pod-based coffee brewers.
To keep your machine clean on the outside, wipe it down regularly. Wiping it down after every use is best, but try to do it at least once every week. Unplug the machine and use water with a drop or two of dish soap mixed in to wipe away any drips. Finally, each machine is a little different, but they all have removable parts. Remove the drip tray (the little pedestal your mug sits on under the spout) and wash it with soapy water, then do the same with the reservoir and anything else you can remove. Dry them completely and reattach them.
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Wash and refill the reservoir, then repeat the process to rinse it out, refilling your container until there’s nothing left in the machine. (Obviously, try to use a large bowl if possible so you're not running back and forth to the sink with a full mug.)
How to clean and descale a Nespresso
Nespresso warns against using vinegar or other-branded descaling solutions, which you could argue is because they want you to spend money on theirs (and that's a fair argument, considering a Nespresso is something that has a lot of after-purchase costs associated with it). If you’re nervous about messing up your machine, just buy the Nespresso cleaning products. But online, plenty of people have discussed using vinegar to clean their machines out. If you’re going to try it, first dilute the vinegar significantly. In my own Nespresso, I use one part vinegar and two parts water, and only run the solution through once. It works great.
Credit: Lindsey EllefsonThe process will take a while, and will empty your reservoir. (Conversely, I just “brewed” a cup of the mixture and had no issues.) Rinse the machine by washing out the reservoir, filling it with water, and running some plain water through a few times.
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If you’re cheap like me, grab some distilled white vinegar and get to it. If you want to go with the "official" products, Amazon sells Keurig’s three-month brewer maintenance kit ($14.98) and Nespresso’s descaling solution ($14).
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