How do I Clean a Coffee Maker Naturally?

Dirty coffee makers produce bitter-tasting coffee and brew slowly because of mineral deposits and oil buildup. If you use your coffee maker often, clean the pot once a day and use vinegar once or twice a month to dissolve mineral deposits. Vinegar works as a natural cleaner and deodorizer; thus, you can keep your coffee maker working properly without resorting to harsh or toxic chemicals.

Things You'll Need

• White vinegar
• Dish soap
• Sponge
• Towel

Instructions

1. Pour out any old coffee, and discard the filter and grounds.

2. Add two cups of white vinegar to the coffee maker's reservoir, and fill it the rest of the way with cold water.

3. Turn on the coffee maker and allow the vinegar solution to run through an entire brew cycle. Empty the coffee pot, and fill the reservoir with clean water. Run it through the brew cycle, empty the pot and repeat to ensure all the vinegar is rinsed from the machine.

4. Wash the coffee pot inside and out with a wet sponge and three to four drops of dish soap. Rinse the coffee pot thoroughly, and dry with a towel.

5. Wipe the outside of the coffee maker with a damp sponge, and dry with a towel.

References

• Vinegar Tips: Cleaning