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Descaler for coffee machines

goldensrbest — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:52:13 GMT

I have always used vinegar, but some use a commercial descaling, what do you use?

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4kitties — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:55:44 GMT

I use cleaning strength vinegar. I buy it at Walmart for less than $2.00 for 64oz.

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RedTop — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 19:13:09 GMT

Just vinegar; no more than our coffee maker is used, there's no reason to buy products to clean it.

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Fressa — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 20:46:27 GMT

I use white vinegar and change the water filter at the same time. Kuerig makes a good descaling kit in a variety of sizes.

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Still Raining — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 21:00:15 GMT

Laughing here. Seems like last time I ran some vinegar thru was the last time there was a thread 😃

Thanks for the reminder!

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JeanLouiseFinch — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 21:03:16 GMT

I usually use a 50/50 water and white vinegar solution, but stumbled upon these on Amazon and thought I’d try them. A pack of 6 is $10. That’s a lot pricier than vinegar but there is the convenience factor. 🤷‍♀️

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Another new name Sue — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 21:04:42 GMT

We make about 60 pots a month, so I'm diligent about using vinegar about once a month. I save the "used" vinegar and throw a small amount in the dishwasher about once a month and save the rest to spray on weeds which pop up in cracks.

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ID2 — Fri, 05 Mar 2021 11:15:04 GMT

You have to keep diligent in descaling your machine. Don't wait for it to tell you, I descale every single month.I have it on my calendar. I just use vinegar.

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faeriemoon — Fri, 05 Mar 2021 13:36:00 GMT

I have used both a descaler (from Amazon) and white vinegar. I'm not sure there is much of a difference. I feel better using a natural product like vinegar though.

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okaywitheasypay — Fri, 05 Mar 2021 16:17:33 GMT

white vinegar

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goldensrbest — Sat, 06 Mar 2021 14:11:59 GMT

Good to know most use vinegar, i will stick to that.

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ceh — Sun, 07 Mar 2021 00:47:02 GMT

I use Keurig's Descaler but would like to try using vinegar instead. Do you use the vinegar full strength?

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JeanLouiseFinch — Sun, 07 Mar 2021 05:15:32 GMT

@ceh wrote:
I use Keurig's Descaler but would like to try using vinegar instead. Do you use the vinegar full strength?

@ceh Fill your reservoir with half white vinegar and half water. Run the descaling process until the solution is used up. Refill the reservoir with water and run again in order to remove any residual vinegar so it doesn’t spoil the flavor of your coffee.

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icezeus — Sun, 07 Mar 2021 05:43:39 GMT

I use vinegar as well. I don't really think there is a need for the commercial products, but as others have said Amazon will have several.

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goldensrbest — Sun, 07 Mar 2021 11:47:57 GMT

I use the vinegar full strength, then repeat with several containers of water, to rinse out. Pour vinegar down the drain,with some baking soda,for drain.

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KatieB — Sun, 07 Mar 2021 15:48:27 GMT

I use the descalers found in Walmart or Target. I used vinegar one time in my life and that was the last time.

The vinegar taste never disappeared. I would never recommend vinegar to clean a coffee maker.

@goldensrbest

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CANDLEQUEEN — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 16:32:27 GMT

For our Keurig, I use White Vinegar and water, but for our Nespresso, I use their descaler kit......I rinse a lot though when using Vinegar, because I am paranoid about tasting vinegar with my coffee. lol!

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ceh — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 01:04:17 GMT

JeanLouiseFinch Thank you.

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bells4me — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 04:47:57 GMT

Apple Cider Vinegar.