{"id":1845,"date":"2023-06-26T14:00:02","date_gmt":"2023-06-26T12:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coffee-spirit.maxicoffee.com\/tutos\/descaling-my-coffee-maker-how-to-maintain-it-properly\/"},"modified":"2026-03-12T15:23:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T14:23:12","slug":"descaling-my-coffee-maker-how-to-maintain-it-properly","status":"publish","type":"tutorials","link":"https:\/\/www.coffee-spirit.maxicoffee.com\/en-gb\/how-to\/descaling-my-coffee-maker-how-to-maintain-it-properly\/","title":{"rendered":"Step-by-Step Guide to descaling Coffee Machine"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<div class=\"Container\" >\r\n\t<section class=\"FeaturedVideos Module\">\r\n\t\t<div>\r\n\t\t\t<p class=\"FeaturedVideos-title\">\r\n                \t\t\t\t<span class=\"Title-8 FeaturedVideos-titleMain\">Our video<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n            \t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@MaxiCoffee-UK\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"Btn Btn--secondary FeaturedVideos-desktopBtn\" rel=\"noopener\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Btn-icon\"><svg data-icon=\"youtube\"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.coffee-spirit.maxicoffee.com\/wp-content\/themes\/adtheme\/assets\/dist\/svg\/icons\/sprite.svg#youtube\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\tOur Youtube channel\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n           \t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"FeaturedVideos-mainVideo\"><iframe title=\"HOW TO MAINTAIN YOUR BEAN-TO-CUP MACHINE ?\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tIZPhiWApkQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/section>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\n\n\n<div class=\"Container\" data-default-size=\"lg\" data-md-size=\"auto\" >\n    <section class=\"Text Wys \">\n        <h2><strong>Why maintain and descale your bean-to-cup coffee machine ?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>The benefits<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular maintenance of your automatic coffee machine will help:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">remove coffee oils and limescale residues that may have built up.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">guarantee the in-cup quality of your coffee.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ensure the longevity of your bean-to-cup coffee machine.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Risks of poor maintenance<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of maintenance of your automatic espresso coffee machine may result in:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">an accumulation of coffee oils and limescale, which will alter the coffee\u2019s in-cup quality, increasing the bitterness of your drink.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">coffee grinder malfunctions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n            <\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"Container\" data-default-size=\"lg\" data-md-size=\"auto\" >\n    <section class=\"Text Wys \">\n        <h2><strong>How often should I clean my coffee machine ?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-67442\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/how-to-descale-coffee-machine.jpg\" alt=\"how to descale coffee machine\" width=\"870\" height=\"380\" \/>  <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To maintain your bean-to-cup coffee machine properly, you\u2019ll need to take <\/span><strong>a number of steps<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> which we\u2019ll discuss later on in this article.\u00a0<\/span>  <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These <\/span><strong>steps are not all done at the same time :<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> some are done daily, while others are more occasional. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to <\/span><strong>consistently<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maintain and clean your coffee grinder.<\/span>  <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintenance will also depend on how <\/span><strong>often you use your coffee machine, your location<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (in terms of the level of limescale in the water), <\/span><strong>whether or not you have a milk system and the number of users.<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span><\/p>\n\n            <\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"Container\" data-default-size=\"lg\" data-md-size=\"auto\" >\n    <section class=\"Text Wys \">\n        <h2><strong>How to clean your coffee machine\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The steps we\u2019re about to describe may at first seem daunting. But in fact, they\u2019re more or less the <\/span><b>same as those you do to maintain<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and ensure the longevity of a<\/span><b> capsule coffee machine<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Even if you might not think it!\u00a0<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So don\u2019t fret, it\u2019s very simple and <\/span><b>we\u2019re going to guide you every step of the way !<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> So what\u2019s the best way to maintain and clean your coffee machine?<\/span><\/p>\n\n            <\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"Container\" data-default-size=\"lg\" data-md-size=\"auto\" >\n    <section class=\"Text Wys \">\n        <h2><strong>Steps you should carry out regularly or daily<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong> Emptying the grounds container and drip tray<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>When ?<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> As soon as they\u2019re full, which amounts to about 8\u20139 coffees (depending on the capacity of your coffee machine). But be wary of ambient temperatures.\u00a0<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because even if you don\u2019t reach this capacity, you need to empty these two trays regularly, especially your coffee grounds container. This is because heat can lead to the formation of mould.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>How ?<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Empty these two trays beforehand. Then use soapy water (hot water and washing-up liquid). You can also put them in the dishwasher if the supplier specifies this in the user manual.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong> Cleaning the milk system (and\/or steam nozzle)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>When ?<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Repeat the process every day and\/or every time you use your milk system. Milk can leave residues that are harmful to your bean-to-cup coffee machine and to your health. Clean pipes also guarantee milk foam with no aftertaste and a nice texture.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>How ?<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Use a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maxicoffee.com\/en-gb\/arfize-cleaner-milk-systems-250ml-p-140593.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">milk cleaner<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This will loosen the dried milk residue in the ducts. To do this, be sure to follow the cleaning product\u2019s instructions for use, which will lay out the steps to follow. Usually, all you need to do is run the cleaning cycle found in your coffee machine\u2019s \u2018maintenance\u2019 menu.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Arfize Milk System Cleaner \u2013 250 ml<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To maintain the milk system in your automatic coffee machine, we recommend the Arfize cleaner.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n            <\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\r\n<div class=\"Container\" data-default-size=\"lg\" >\r\n\t<section class=\"ProductPush Module\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"ProductPush-header\">\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"Title-8\">Available now<\/span>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"ProductPush-content\">\r\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"ProductPush-img\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.coffee-spirit.maxicoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/140583___1-23.png\" class=\"ImgContain\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.coffee-spirit.maxicoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/140583___1-23.png 751w, https:\/\/www.coffee-spirit.maxicoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/140583___1-23-300x270.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t<\/figure>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ProductPush-body\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ProductPush-brand\">Arfize<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n                <p class=\"Title-6 ProductPush-name\" >Arfize Cleaner for Milk Systems &#8211; 250ml<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div style=\"margin-bottom:10px;\">\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Txt-1\">4.99 \u00a3<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Txt-1 Txtlinethrough\">5.20 \u00a3<\/span>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"Txt-1 ProductPush-desc\">\u2022 Milk System Cleaner<br \/>\n\u2022 Containing 5 doses<br \/>\n\u2022 250ml Bottle<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.maxicoffee.com\/nettoyant-arfize-systeme-boissons-lactees-250ml-p-140593.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"Btn Btn--secondary ProductPush-button\" data-name=\"Arfize Cleaner for Milk Systems &#8211; 250ml\">See the product<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/section>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\n<div class=\"Container\" data-default-size=\"lg\" data-md-size=\"auto\" >\n    <section class=\"Text Wys \">\n        <ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong>Rinse your bean-to-cup coffee machine when you switch it on and off\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>When ?<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Whenever you switch your espresso machine on or off.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>How ?<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Most of the time, bean-to-cup coffee machines have an automatic rinse when the machine is switched on and off. If not, you simply need to start it. It\u2019s important not to deactivate it: the rinse when the machine is switched on will preheat it (and therefore ensure a good result in the cup), while when it is switched off, it will clean the coffee oil residue.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Note :<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> this rinse when you switch it on and off will also prevent your bean-to-cup coffee machine from breaking down prematurely. Also, don\u2019t panic if there\u2019s still water in the waste tank, despite the fact that you have put a cup under the nozzles. This is normal. Your coffee machine is rinsed through the nozzles and internally.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong> Clean the brew unit<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>When ?<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Once a week. Wet coffee will accumulate in the brew unit, go mouldy and make your drink bitter.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>How ?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your unit is removable: rinse the brewer with warm water and leave to air dry.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your unit cannot be removed: use cleaning tablets and place them directly in the ground coffee compartment.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Arfize Cleaning Tablets Box of 100 x 2g<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To clean the brew group in your automatic coffee machine, we recommend Arfize cleaning tablets.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n            <\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\r\n<div class=\"Container\" data-default-size=\"lg\" >\r\n\t<section class=\"ProductPush Module\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"ProductPush-header\">\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"Title-8\">Available now<\/span>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"ProductPush-content\">\r\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"ProductPush-img\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.coffee-spirit.maxicoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/140613___1-23.png\" class=\"ImgContain\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.coffee-spirit.maxicoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/140613___1-23.png 751w, https:\/\/www.coffee-spirit.maxicoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/140613___1-23-300x270.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t<\/figure>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ProductPush-body\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ProductPush-brand\">Arfize<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n                <p class=\"Title-6 ProductPush-name\" >Arfize Cleaning Tablets Box of 100 x 2g<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div style=\"margin-bottom:10px;\">\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Txt-1\">6.50 \u00a3<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Txt-1 Txtlinethrough\">9.90 \u00a3<\/span>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"Txt-1 ProductPush-desc\">\u2022 Compatible Bean to Cup and Manual Espresso Machines<br \/>\n\u2022 Cleaning Tablets 2g<br \/>\n\u2022 Box of 100 Cleaning Tablets<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.maxicoffee.com\/detergent-arfize-pastilles-nettoyage-groupe-2g-p-140613.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"Btn Btn--secondary ProductPush-button\" data-name=\"Arfize Cleaning Tablets Box of 100 x 2g\">See the product<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/section>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\n<div class=\"Container\" data-default-size=\"lg\" data-md-size=\"auto\" >\n    <section class=\"Text Wys \">\n        <h2><strong>Steps you should carry out occasionally<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-67450\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/changing-the-filtre-cartridge.jpg\" alt=\"changing the filter cartridge\" width=\"870\" height=\"380\" \/><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong> Cleaning the front of your espresso machine and the water tank\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>When ?<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Whenever you clean your kitchen counter. Because just like any kitchen unit, you need to look after your appliances to keep your home clean.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>How ?<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Use a soft, slightly damp cloth for the front of your bean-to-cup coffee machine, and clean your water tank with clear, soapy water before drying it thoroughly.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong> Changing the filter cartridge\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>When ?<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Roughly every 2 months. This will vary based on your location and usage. What\u2019s more, when you first start up your machine, it\u2019ll probably ask you to test the hardness of your water using the test strip supplied. This will allow you to adjust the frequency of replacement.\u00a0<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And if you don\u2019t use your bean-to-cup coffee machine for 2 or 3 weeks, you\u2019ll need to change your filter cartridge too. Whatever the case, this will prevent your espresso machine from accumulating limescale too quickly, ensuring its efficiency and maintaining the great taste of your coffee!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>How ?<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Fill a new <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maxicoffee.com\/en-gb\/water-filter-c-343\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">filter cartridge<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and install it in your espresso machine. You may then need to activate it on your coffee machine.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Note :<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> there are other ways of filtering the tap water you use for your coffee, such as installing a water softener in your home, or using a filter jug or filter sponges. If you prefer these methods, we recommend that you consult your supplier and\/or the instructions for use.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong> Descaling your coffee machine\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>When ?<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roughly every 2 months. Not to worry, as most automatic coffee machines will let you know when you need to do it. Again, how often you descale your espresso machine can vary, depending on how much you use it and where you live. Regularly descaling your coffee machine will ensure its efficiency and maintain an optimal in-cup quality.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>How ?<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Use a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maxicoffee.com\/en-gb\/descalers-c-217_333.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">descaler<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Simply add a small amount of product to the water tank of your bean-to-cup coffee machine, fill the tank with water and start the descaling cycle. Be careful, however, to follow the product instructions carefully, particularly in terms of the quantity of descaler you use. This stage can take between 30 minutes and 1 hour.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Arfize Universal Descaler \u2013 500 ml<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To descale your automatic coffee machine, we recommend the Arfize descaler.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n            <\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\r\n<div class=\"Container\" data-default-size=\"lg\" >\r\n\t<section class=\"ProductPush Module\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"ProductPush-header\">\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"Title-8\">Available now<\/span>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"ProductPush-content\">\r\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"ProductPush-img\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.coffee-spirit.maxicoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/140603___1-20.png\" class=\"ImgContain\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.coffee-spirit.maxicoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/140603___1-20.png 751w, https:\/\/www.coffee-spirit.maxicoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/140603___1-20-300x270.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t<\/figure>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ProductPush-body\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ProductPush-brand\">Arfize<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n                <p class=\"Title-6 ProductPush-name\" >Arfize Universal Descaler &#8211; 500ml<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div style=\"margin-bottom:10px;\">\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Txt-1\">6.70 \u00a3<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Txt-1 Txtlinethrough\">6.90 \u00a3<\/span>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"Txt-1 ProductPush-desc\">\u2022 Universal Descaler<br \/>\n\u2022 Recyclable Bottle 500ml<br \/>\n\u2022 5 Doses Capacity<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.maxicoffee.com\/detartrant-arfize-multi-dose-500ml-p-140603.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"Btn Btn--secondary ProductPush-button\" data-name=\"Arfize Universal Descaler &#8211; 500ml\">See the product<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/section>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\r\n<div class=\"Container\" data-default-size=\"lg\" data-md-size=\"auto\" >\r\n\t<section class=\"Tip Module\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"Tip-body\">\r\n\t\t\t<header>\r\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"Title-10 Tip-title\" >Ana\u00efs at MaxiCoffee\u2019s tip <\/p>\t\t\t<\/header>\r\n\t\t\t<p class=\"Txt-1\">\r\n\t\t\t\tIf your coffee isn\u2019t hot enough, it might be that your automatic coffee machine is riddled with limescale! That\u2019s why it\u2019s a good idea to carry out a descaling cycle.\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<figure class=\"Tip-img\">\r\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.coffee-spirit.maxicoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Descaling-cycle.jpg\" class=\"ImgCover\" alt=\"descaling cycle\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.coffee-spirit.maxicoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Descaling-cycle.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.coffee-spirit.maxicoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Descaling-cycle-192x300.jpg 192w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t<\/figure>\r\n\t<\/section>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\n<div class=\"Container\" data-default-size=\"lg\" data-md-size=\"auto\" >\n    <section class=\"Text Wys \">\n        <p><strong>Note :<\/strong><span> it\u2019s important to use a suitable descaler solution and never use white vinegar. The acetic acid in white vinegar is not suitable for the seals, parts and pipes that make up your bean-to-cup coffee machine, as it\u2019ll erode them. This will create leaks over time.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong> Cleaning the grinder<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>When ?<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Once a week. The grinder can become clogged with coffee residue.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>How ?<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Use the grinder cleaner <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maxicoffee.com\/en-gb\/urnex-supergrindz-grinder-cleaner-for-automatic-coffee-machines-330g-p-92937.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Urnex SuperGrindz<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> following the instructions for use, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maxicoffee.com\/en-gb\/urnex-supergrindz-grinder-cleaner-for-automatic-coffee-machines-330g-p-92937.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the product page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or the video below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong> : Avoid coffees that are too oily or shiny. These aren\u2019t recommended for use in an automatic machine and will clog the grinder too quickly.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Urnex SuperGrindz grinder cleaner for automatic coffee machines \u2013 330 g<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To clean your automatic coffee machine\u2019s grinder, we recommend the Urnex SuperGrindz grinder cleaner.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n            <\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\r\n<div class=\"Container\" data-default-size=\"lg\" >\r\n\t<section class=\"ProductPush Module\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"ProductPush-header\">\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"Title-8\">Available now<\/span>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"ProductPush-content\">\r\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"ProductPush-img\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.coffee-spirit.maxicoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/nettoyant_supergrindz_urnex.jpg\" class=\"ImgContain\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.coffee-spirit.maxicoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/nettoyant_supergrindz_urnex.jpg 751w, https:\/\/www.coffee-spirit.maxicoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/nettoyant_supergrindz_urnex-300x270.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t<\/figure>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ProductPush-body\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ProductPush-brand\">Urnex<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n                <p class=\"Title-6 ProductPush-name\" >Urnex SuperGrindz grinder cleaner for automatic coffee machines &#8211; 330g<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div style=\"margin-bottom:10px;\">\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Txt-1\">25.90 \u00a3<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Txt-1 Txtlinethrough\">33.90 \u00a3<\/span>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"Txt-1 ProductPush-desc\">\u2022 Grinder cleaner for bean-to-cup machines<br \/>\n\u2022 Removes residues and clean coffee oil<br \/>\n\u2022 Natural ingredients<br \/>\n\u2022 Gluten-free and Food-safe<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.maxicoffee.com\/urnex-nettoyant-pour-moulin-machine-automatique-supergrindz-330g-p-92937.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"Btn Btn--secondary ProductPush-button\" data-name=\"Urnex SuperGrindz grinder cleaner for automatic coffee machines &#8211; 330g\">See the product<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/section>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\n<div class=\"Container\" data-default-size=\"lg\" data-md-size=\"auto\" >\n    <section class=\"Text Wys \">\n        <h2><strong>What can you put in the dishwasher ?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some parts of your machine may be dishwasher safe.\u00a0<\/span>  <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This may be the case for your <\/span><strong>ground container<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and drip tray. Be sure to check that these parts have a <\/span><strong>logo<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">indicating that they can be put in the dishwasher.\u00a0<\/span>  <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also wash all the parts in <\/span><strong>soapy water<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the sink. It\u2019s the safest way to maintain your coffee machine !\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n            <\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"Container\" data-default-size=\"lg\" data-md-size=\"auto\" >\n    <section class=\"Text Wys \">\n        <h2><strong>What\u2019s the difference between the grinder (burr and blade) and the brew unit of your automatic coffee machine ?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perhaps you heard \u2018Clean the brew group\u2019, or \u2018Clean the grinder\u2019 and thought to yourself, <\/span><strong>\u2018what\u2019s the difference?\u2019<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1 : the grinder : this is where the coffee beans are poured in to be ground by the burrs or blades. Once the coffee has been ground, step 2 can begin: it falls into the brew group (also called the \u2018brewing unit\u2019 or \u2018brewer\u2019) which forms a puck, compacts it and extracts it (the water passes through the coffee puck). Lastly, step 3: the wet coffee puck falls into the coffee grounds container.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n            <\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"Container\" data-default-size=\"lg\" data-md-size=\"auto\" >\n    <section class=\"Text Wys \">\n        <h2><strong>SPOTLIGHT: THE ARFIZE CLEANING BRAND\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-67458\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/arfize-clean-brand-for-coffee-machine.jpg\" alt=\"arfize clean brand for coffee machine\" width=\"870\" height=\"380\" \/>  <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To maintain your coffee bean machine, we recommend using Arfize cleaning products. Several product ranges are available (descalers, detergents and filter cartridges) to help you clean your espresso machine on a regular or occasional basis.\u00a0<\/span>  <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s more, <\/span><strong>the products are suitable for the biggest brands on the market<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (including manual espresso machines) <\/span><strong>and they\u2019re affordable.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n            <\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"Container\" data-default-size=\"lg\" data-md-size=\"auto\" >\n    <section class=\"Text Wys \">\n        <p><strong>Maintaining and cleaning your bean-to-cup coffee machine is essential to ensure that it lasts a long time and that your caffeinated and\/or milk-based beverages taste great in your cup !<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Have a capsule coffee machine? 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