Descaling agent in coffee machines

Every day, more and more coffee lovers give their preference to coffee machines. Preventive cleaning of the hydraulic system of the device, as well as rinsing of the brewing unit, significantly prolongs the life of the household coffee machine. In order to clean the device of the build-up that inevitably occurs during operation, it is first necessary to study the instructions and choose the appropriate descaling agent in the coffee machine.

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When to clean the espresso machine?

Clean the device regularly, because during the preparation of the drink under high pressure, steam is passed through the ground coffee, and boiling water is supplied through a special channel. And even if you use boiled or filtered purified water, then after a certain period of time, scale will still form.

Scale damage

Collecting in the boiler, the scum can clog the steam channel, and this leads to a deterioration in the taste of the prepared beverage and can at all trigger a breakdown of the equipment. Therefore, if you decide to buy a similar system, immediately make a schedule, which will be used to clean the espresso machine and if possible stick to it.

The regular cleaning of the coffee machine depends on the quality of the water:

• If the water is hard, clean it once a month.
• If very soft - once in six months.

Important! About cleaning the device you need to think about after she cooks about 200 cups of coffee. Some modern models are equipped with special counters, and they will prompt you when it's time to perform the cleaning procedure. With this function, the process of monitoring the state of the equipment is greatly facilitated and does not require your constant intervention.

Indications of clogging of the coffee machine

Some units are not so "smart" that you can adjust the proper cleaning time yourself, so pay attention to the following factors, such as:

• The strong rumble of the machine.
• A white precipitate appears in the drink.
• A trickle of coffee pouring into a cup is much thinner than usual.
• The coffee machine turns on, but does not work.
• A fault message appears.
• During the preparation of the drink from the group, water does not flow.
• The device leaks from the case when it is turned on.

Important! If your "pet" has such signs, then prepare yourself for the procedure of cleaning the coffee machine from the scum( decalcification of the hydraulic system).

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Cleaning products for the espresso machine

The methods and cleaning agents for the espresso machine are directly dependent on its structure. Geyser, drip and filtration devices, which have a removable brewing unit, can easily be cleaned under a stream of ordinary water. Additionally, non-abrasive detergents or cleaning liquids for the espresso machine can be used.

Important! If you perform a cleaning procedure after each application of the device, there will be no problems with scum at all. If the scale has already formed, then use special, recommended by the manufacturer means for decalcification.

Types according to the form of the

All products intended for the care of similar devices are divided into:

• Scale cleaners - help to cope with the effects of hard water on the device. Cleaners carefully release the coffee machine from the scale. Funds are issued in 3 types: liquid, powdered and in tablets.
• Tablets for cleaning the device - are excellent at coping with coffee fats and oils, which accumulate during the preparation of the drink.
• Special water filter cartridges are an effective means for cleaning the espresso machine. It cleans directly the water in which the brewing procedure takes place.

Important! All of the above means support the espresso machine in working order and help it to work fully.

As an example, we present the descaling agents in bosch coffee machines manufactured by the device manufacturer:

• Bosch cleaning tablets( 10 pcs to 2.5 g).Specially designed for use in Bosch and Siemens automatic devices. Tablets effectively remove coffee oils and other contaminants that have settled on internal working surfaces - both the brewing mechanism and the hydraulic system during its operation.
• Tablets for decalcification Bosch( 6 pcs.).Bosch has developed tablets designed for automatic coffee machines, which simultaneously remove limescale, including calcareous deposits, and protect the coffee machine. One package is designed for 3 cleansing.

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Folk remedies for scaling in

coffee machines As an exception, you can use folk remedies for scaling - lemon juice or acid. However, remember that the espresso machine is a more delicate device than an electric kettle or other household appliances, so it is better to use original cleaners.

If you are a fan of everything natural and do not want to use chemical means for decalcification, then familiarize yourself with the way of using lemon or acetic acid for cleaning the coffee machine:

1. Clean the coffee machine of the waste.
2. With rinse water, flush all removable parts of the device.
3. Prepare a solution of lemon juice( acid): 6-8 tsp.citric acid or juice 1-2 lemons( depending on the size of citrus) per 1 liter of water( or 1 part of vinegar in 2 parts of water).
4. Pour the prepared solution into the water tank.
5. Leave the product on for a couple of hours, since the acid is much slower than the special agents.
6. After the time has elapsed, start the coffee program( with or without coffee filling).
7. Repeat the procedure until the solution is complete.
8. Prepared drink necessarily pour out, you can not drink it categorically.
9. If there is a lot of scale, then perform a similar procedure several times.
10. After complete cleaning, flush the tank with warm water to remove acid residues.

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How to clean the coffee machine

If the machine has a display and a counter of welded coffee cups, clean it as follows:

1. Learn from the instructions than remove the scum in the coffee machine. Get the appropriate tool.
2. According to the instructions, prepare the solution.
3. Pour the preparation into the water tank.
4. Clean the waste collection container of coffee residues.
5. Start the automatic cleaning.
6. Follow the instructions that the machine will periodically feed( for example, top up the water and again clean the pallet).
7. After the program has finished cleaning, prepare 2-4 cups of coffee, but do not drink them. Let the detergent be removed from the internal working circuit of the device.

Important! Before adding the decalciner, remove the filter from the water tank( if present in the device).

The auto-cleaning service program can not be interrupted, just as it is to turn off the machine before the end of the cycle.

If there are no automatic cleaning functions for the unit, proceed as follows:

1. According to the instructions on the package, prepare a solution for decalcification.
2. Pour the required amount( according to the instructions) into the water container.
3. Clean the waste collection container, as well as the filter, of the coffee residues.
4. Turn on the device.
5. Open the tap and drain 100-150 ml of flushing fluid.
6. Repeat the draining procedure 4-5 times every 5-7 minutes, draining 80-100 ml of liquid.
7. If the device is not equipped with a pulverizer, then pour the coffee and run the program of the beverage preparation( without draining the cleaning solution).If the coffee maker is of the carob type or the pulverus is present, then run the program without pouring coffee.
8. Pour out the coffee drink( you can not drink it drastically).
9. Repeat the procedure until the solution has run out.
10. Pour out any remaining liquid.
11. Thoroughly flush the system with plenty of running water.
12. For high-quality cleaning, fill the tank with ordinary water, repeat all of the above actions several times.

Important! The above are general cleaning principles, but some coffee machines have special containers for cleaning agents in the form of tablets. Therefore, before you begin the cleaning procedure, read the instruction manual.

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Useful advices:

• Tubes and filters can be clogged with coffee oils and oxidized, giving the beverage an unpleasant smell and taste. Therefore, after using the device, regularly remove the sediment from the coffee oils with running water and any detergent.
• Coffee machines with Cappuccino function need cleaning and constant care. The cause of contamination of the device is very often ordinary milk, because during the preparation of the drink, flowing from one hole to another, the milk partially remains inside. Therefore, for cleaning just such a coffee machine, it is recommended to pour hot water into the milk compartment and run the program, driving the liquid several times. Follow the cleaning procedure until clear water appears in the milk compartment.
• To clean the steam nozzle of the coffee machine, lower it into the water and turn on steam for 1 minute.

Coffee machines and coffee makers also suffer from scale, like other household appliances, so clean the equipment regularly so that you do not get left without a tasty, fragrant, refreshing drink in the morning.