Descaling of coffee machines
Water contains calcium in different amounts depending on where in Sweden you live. When water is heated in kitchen machines such as coffee makers, limescale deposits form which can affect the taste of your coffee. Therefore, you should regularly descale your coffee machine.
How do you know your coffee machine needs to be descaled?
Look for the following characters:
- The flow time is longer than usual
- The coffee maker emits more steam and sound during brewing
- The coffee tastes different
How to descale your coffee maker
There are many housewife tips on how to clean your coffee maker. However, it is our experience that they are not as effective at cleaning coffee makers in comparison with cleaning agents adapted for descaling coffee machines. In our range you will find several descalers from well-known manufacturers.
Follow the steps below for efficient descaling of your coffee maker:
- Read the manual for your machine
- Fill the water tank with detergent according to the dosing instructions for the detergent
- Start the coffee maker and let half the solution brew through
- Turn off the coffee maker and let the product work for 30 minutes
- Start the coffee maker and run through the rest of the cleaning solution
- Rinse clean by running through with clean water in the brewer twice
Note! The above steps are general and we always recommend that you follow the advice in the manual for your coffee maker or the instructions that come with the cleaning agent.