We decalcify the coffee machine

In order for your favorite coffee machine to work as long as possible, it needs careful care and timely cleaning and washing of the components. The most important preventive procedure is the regular decalcification of the coffee maker or coffee machine. This process involves the removal of plaque, scale and deposits formed due to water of increased hardness. Usually, the instructions for use contain rules for decalcification of the coffee machine. In the article we will consider the causes of the appearance of plaque, basic cleaning products, methods of cleaning coffee makers and coffee machines with their own hands and automatically.

What is decalcification for?

As a rule, plaque inside the structure of the coffee machine occurs because of the water qualitywhich is used during operation.Agree, few of us use distilled water for making a cup of coffee. If you pour in tap water or poorly filtered water, in a short time there will be a hard dense coating of salts and even corrosion. This will affect the performance of the device and the taste of the drink. Then the question arises, how to clean the coffee machine from scale, and what means for decalcification is best to buy.

How to understand that it's time to descale?

1. Coffee ceased to be rich and fragrant, a bitter taste appeared.
2. The cooking process has become slower.
3. The vapor pressure has decreased.
4. The drink began to be served in a thin stream, the pressure decreased.
5. There was a lot of noise in the process of the coffee machine.

If you notice similar signs, it means the device needs in urgent decalcification. Now you need to find a suitable cleaner for the coffee machine, and figure out how to wash the device to remove scale and increase its service life.

Descalers

Cleaning the coffee machine from scale can be carried out by the following methods:

1. Manual cleansing of internal parts from the occurrence of plaque and sediment.
2. Easy water rinse after each brewing cycle. The option is suitable for some geyser coffee makers - for example, Delonge and Krups, as well as for cleaning Bosch drip coffee machines.
3. Folk remedies - for example, citric acid.
4. Manufacturers of modern models offer special tablets for cleaning coffee machines.
5. In especially neglected cases - professional cleaning in the service center. Experts, by the way, can give you valuable advice on how to clean the coffee machine correctly.

Manually clean your coffee machine

Decalcification is an easy procedure, the main thing is to find your suitable way of cleaning a specific model. If your coffee machine is not equipped with a special program with a cleansing mode, we suggest you pay attention to the decalcification using manual methods:

1. Using citric acid. Citric acid solution is a proven descaling agent for coffee machines and other household appliances, such as irons and electric kettles. As a rule, it is enough to take 3-4 glasses of hot (but not boiling!) Water and add one packet of citric acid.All this needs to be mixed until the acid is completely dissolved, and then add a couple more glasses of cold water. You can use another ratio: 8-9 teaspoons of citric acid per liter of warm water. This forms an effective descaling fluid. Before using it, the details of the coffee machine must be rinsed well with water. Next, load the prepared solution in the coffee machine and turn on the device. Wait until half the solution is poured, and turn off the coffee machine. Leave it for 30-40 minutes and turn it on again. When the remaining liquid has run out, rinse the parts again with clean water until all the deposits have been removed. Acetic solution is also a good cleaner for any modern coffee machine, the main thing is to make the solution of the desired concentration, otherwise you can just spoil the details of the device.
   

2. Coffee Machine Pills - Another effective method for decalcification. Cleaning tablets are produced by almost all well-known manufacturers of kitchen appliances: brands of coffee machines Krups, Saeko, Jura. Briquettes, pods, and even capsules are used to remove limescale. The most important thing is to choose a product made by the same manufacturer as your coffee machine.Then there is no doubt that it is ideal and will effectively act on pollution.
   

For example, decalcators for the Jura coffee machine are special original briquetteswhich differ in compactness and usability. For Saeco and Philips coffee machines, the Philips Saeco Decalcifier CA6700 / 00 decalcifier is excellent. It is a liquid for automatic type coffee machines, which is poured inside the device, acts on the heating element and prevents the appearance of lime deposits.

For capsule machines that work with Tassim, Dolce Dense or Nespresso capsules, it works well as a cleaner. powder "coffee house". But to apply the well-known means of anti-scale can not be in every model. Branded descalers are available for Delongi, for Bosch, Melitta coffee machines and others. Prices for them, of course, can unpleasantly surprise, because often you have to overpay for the brand itself.

The best option for those who want to save: buy a universal remedy like Glutoclean or Top House. They can be found in any hardware store.

One can learn about the peculiarities of using specialized tablets for removing scale, as well as liquids and briquettes,having familiarized with the operating manual of your coffee machine. We give advice, which will probably be universal, regardless of the brand of the device. Tablets for scale for coffee machines must be completely dissolved in the water tank even before starting the purification process, otherwise efficiency will suffer, and the money will be thrown to the wind.

Automatic decalcification

This function is not available in all coffee machines, for example, drip and geyser coffee makers will have to be scrubbed manually. In most modern models, the function of auto-decalcification is present, and therefore it is unlikely that you will need to disassemble the structure and wash the parts.

The coffee machine itself will signal that it needs to be cleaned. This may be a flashing light, a beep or information on the display on the front control panel.

All you need to do is to take the necessary tool for descaling the coffee machine, pour it into a container with water and start the self-cleaning option. Then you only have to drain the dirty water and periodically add it to the boiler.

Some of the newest models - Bosch, Delongi, Krups coffee makers - have in their designs fine filter. It is installed directly in the boiler with water and is an excellent barrier to the penetration of pollution, blockage, various sediments and deposits. Your task in this case is regular filter replacement.

Conclusion

Descaling coffee machines of any type, whether it is a regular drip coffee maker or a fancy espresso combine - an important element of care. The fact is that it is not always enough to simply rinse under running water, rinse the brewing unit and wipe the case.

How to clean the coffee maker from scale, so as not to damage the parts and appearance, you can find out, first of all, in the manufacturer's instructions. We offered some tips on how to clean the coffee machine, and also listed the general rules for the use of various tools. The most important thing is to regularly follow these rules, monitor the condition of the coffee machine, and then it will serve you a long and faithful service.