Keep your coffee machine clean
How to Clean a machine – the old fashioned way
One of the most effective and quite inexpensive ways to keep your coffee machine clean, especially the drip type machines, is to rinse it out thoroughly at least once a month and do this on a regular basis. All you need is vinegar and water to accomplish this and you will have a coffee machine that brews better tasting coffee each time. Mix a whole coffee pot with a mixture of half vinegar and half water. Let this run through the machine completely and then let is stand for about 30 minutes or so. If you have not done this on a regular basis, it is advisable to repeat this procedure again. After the second run through, again letting it sit for a few minutes, empty the pot and fill with clear water. Pour this into the machine and again let it run through completely. It is recommended that after each run through you turn the pot off. Cleaning your coffee maker rids the pot of mineral deposits that may have accumulated, oils from previous pots of coffee or any other impurities. If you are a coffee lover, this is the way to keep that coffee tasting fresh with each brewing.
It is important to acknowledge that whether you own a very inexpensive coffee maker or one of the more expensive brands, you need to keep your coffee machine clean. A dirty coffee maker will change the taste of the coffee and could make it taste bitter. More importantly, a dirty coffee maker will not run as efficiently as one that is cleaned on a regular basis. Again, this is significant whether you have either a high priced or inexpensive unit. You want your coffee maker to run efficiently and produce a great cup of coffee each morning so, like any other appliance you may own, this needs regular maintenance.
It does not take a long time to keep your coffee maker clean. An hour or two once a month will result in a great cup of coffee to start you on your way each morning. As one of the coffee companies advertise, it is good to the last drop, no matter what brand you may