How to Clean a Coffeemaker
One way to make your coffee taste better is to keep your drip coffeemaker clean and free of hard-water deposits.
- Difficulty:
- Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need
- Liquid Dish Soap
- White Vinegar
- Coffee Makers
- Coffeemaker Cleaners
- Kitchen Sponges
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Put the filter basket in place.
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Combine one part white vinegar with one part water in the pot; pour it into the coffeemaker and replace the pot. Turn the machine on.
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Allow the solution to empty completely into the pot.
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Turn the coffeemaker off and rinse the pot and filter basket with warm water.
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Pour clean water into the coffeemaker and turn it on.
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Allow the water to empty completely into the pot.
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Rinse the pot.
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Wipe the outside of the coffeemaker with a soapy sponge and polish it dry.
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Tips & Warnings
Clean your coffeemaker weekly if you make a lot of coffee. Consider purchasing a special coffeemaker cleaner. Follow the manufacturer's directions.
Rinse the pot and basket every day with warm water and once a week with mild soap and warm water.
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Comments
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cardshuffler
May 21, 2007
I just put the pot in the dishwasher with the rest of my dishes, making sure to turn off the electric dryer. Beside saving the plastic on my coffee pot, I save energy as well.
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cardshuffler
May 21, 2007
I just put the pot in the dishwasher with the rest of my dishes, making sure to turn off the electric dryer. Beside saving the plastic on my coffee pot, I save energy as well.
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Sep 05, 2006
I put a packet of True Lemon crystallized lemon substitute in the cup, and rub gently with a sponge. The mild acid takes the stubborn stains off instantly, and one packet is enough for several cups.
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Sep 05, 2006
I put a packet of True Lemon crystallized lemon substitute in the cup, and rub gently with a sponge. The mild acid takes the stubborn stains off instantly, and one packet is enough for several cups.
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Feb 23, 2006
Make a simple slurry with Dawn 50%, Liquid Cascade 50% and some water. The cooked on coffee will release with a simple wipe. If it is persistent, then let it soak for about 20 minutes. You must rinse everything well and run through with water several times to insure no residue exist. Do not put this in a drip maker!
