April 27, 2023 by Mulberry Maids
Some may say that coffee is their most important meal or drink of the day! If you are a coffee drinker who makes their own cup each day, then it is likely that your coffee maker is in need of a solid cleaning. While this accessory is separate from normal cleaning, a true deep house cleaning in Fort Collins is not complete without all of your kitchen accessories being cleaned as well.Â
Keeping your kitchen and entire home clean is not always the easiest task, especially if you are busy with a young family and work. By introducing some consistency to your cleaning routine, you will be able to get into a cleaning habit that works well with your schedule. Read on to learn more about making sure your coffee maker is clean and operating smoothly!
How do I clean my coffee maker?
Making sure that your coffee maker stays clean will not only help increase the cleanliness of your kitchen, but it will also make sure that the coffee you are drinking is free from added germs and tastes great! To get started cleaning your coffee maker, grab some mild dish soap and distilled cleaning vinegar.Â
Follow these steps for a quick coffee maker cleaning:
- Dump out the coffee grounds and other residue into your compost or garbage.Â
- Wash the pot and other parts that are removable in warm soapy water. Alternatively, you may be able to run these in your dishwasher if they are dishwasher safe.Â
- Rinse all of the parts that were washed in the soapy water, and allow to air dry.Â
- Use a microfiber cloth to wipe down the exterior of the machine. You can use an all purpose spray or just some warm water.Â
For a deeper clean of your coffee maker, you can use some distilled white vinegar to flush out the system. Simply fill up the water reservoir with vinegar, and let it sit for about 30 minutes. Run the coffee maker through a cycle, and then empty out all of the vinegar. Repeat the cycle a couple of times with water to rid the coffee maker of the vinegar taste and smell. Keep the coffee maker as open as possible so it can air out and fully dry when not in use.Â
How long should it take to clean it?
Luckily, cleaning a coffee maker is a really quick and easy task. If you are not using the dishwasher, it should only take a couple of minutes after use. Doing a deeper cleaning with vinegar will take a bit longer, as the appliance needs to run through its cycles, but still requires little manual effort.Â
How often should a coffee maker be cleaned?
It is best to do a basic cleaning of the coffee maker after each use to keep germs and mold at bay. Doing a deeper cleaning with vinegar is recommended at least monthly, or anytime you see additional residue buildup, or a decrease in efficiency of your coffee maker.Â
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Mulberry Maids works with top notch highly trained cleaners who care about service and the end product of a wonderfully cleaned home. With customer service to match and a 100% happiness guarantee, you have nothing to worry about when you book your home cleaning with us! So instead of spending your precious free time cleaning your home, take an afternoon to enjoy a drink at Gilded Goat Brewing in Fort Collins.Â
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