Great coffee isn’t necessarily just about the beans. Sure a filter basket full of freshly ground, quality coffee beans is important but if your coffee maker is full of gunk, how can you expect it to produce a good cup of Joe? You can’t. So in order to get the most out of those pricey coffee beans, you should learn how to clean out your coffee maker. Well,what are you waiting for, let’s get started before you get one of those caffeine headaches.
Step 1: Disassembly
Remove all of the parts that can be washed separately and wash them in hot, soapy water. If they are dishwasher safe, that is even better. For most coffee makers this includes the coffee pot, filter basket and possibly the reusable filter if it is so equipped.
Step 2: External Clean Up
Using a wet sponge and soapy water wipe down every exterior surface of your coffee maker . Don’t miss anything.. You do not want to leave any dust, grime or dirt on the machine which could make its way into your cup of coffee.
Step 3: Internal Clean Up
Now you want to get rid of all of the mineral deposits and grime that has built up inside your machine. Reinstall your filter basket and fill your coffee pot half way with white vinegar. Fill it up the rest of the way with water and pour it into your machines water tank. Turn the machine on and let it run through its cycle which will remove the accumulation of grime and mineral deposits that has probably developed inside your coffee maker.. If it has been some time since you have cleaned out your coffee maker run a second rinse through it to get it completely clean.
Step 4: Clean Water Rinse
Finally, you want to remove all trace of the vinegar and soap. To remove all residue run a couple of pots of clean water through your machine.
That’s it. You now have a clean coffee pot and are ready to brew an exceptional pot of fine Colombian java. Just in time too, you are probably getting anxious for another cup by now.
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