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Keurig question

smoochy — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 15:14:18 GMT

Ok so I have the cute lil Keurig mini. It makes a cup of coffee maximum 12 oz. The water reservoir is integrated into the machine ie not removable.
This morning I noticed bit of mildew on the inner side of the reservoir lid.
Makes me wonder- do you suppose there could be mold or mildew growing inside the machine? No way to check or to clean it.
With a drip coffee maker you can run vinegar through it to clean it.
Would this be an issue of concern to you?

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goldensrbest — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 15:36:48 GMT

Could be that moisture just built up on the lid, but that would concern me that there could be mildew inside.

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Suzeecat — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 15:43:15 GMT

This is a valid question. I've noticed that the bleach and detergent reservoirs in my washer gets black mold if it sits for a long period of time, it would make sense that there is something going on inside your Keurig. I know that Keurig sells a special cleaner for their units, maybe try that periodically.

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geezerette — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 15:45:02 GMT

I've run vinegar through my Keurig Mini.

And I always leave my water reservoir open to dry out after I've used the machine.

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sann — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 15:52:32 GMT

I no longer have a Keurig because I never felt like it was clean ...it was more trouble than it was worth plus having to buy the water filters.....

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ID2 — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 15:54:17 GMT

Do you keep the lid open in between using the coffee maker? Just like a washer and dishwasher you must keep the lid ajar for air circulation.

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Krimpette — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 16:02:38 GMT

My Keurig mini only holds enough water for one cup. I always leave the lids up after making my cup of coffee. And I periodically run vinegar through it to clean it out. Love my Keurig mini. I've never seen any sign of mold.

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smoochy — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 17:13:05 GMT

@geezerette wrote:
I've run vinegar through my Keurig Mini.

And I always leave my water reservoir open to dry out after I've used the machine.

Ok I might try that thanks

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jlkz — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 17:54:00 GMT

@Suzeecat

I never use the dispensers: just put in at the beginning of the original fill cycle ( the softener is an open cup atop the center post, open to the air in the washer ).

No smells.... since 1972. No mold nor mildew either.

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geegerbee — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 17:56:49 GMT

Keurig makes kcups that you put in and it cleans the machine. I got a package from a...zon, but you could probably get one wherever K cups are sold. Also sold at W.mart etc. 6 for 9.95.

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smoochy — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 18:32:12 GMT

Just ran white vinegar through it a couple of times. Small amount of sediment came out. Second flush was clear. Also left the lid and brew section up, for air circulation
thanks everyone for your input

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FranandZoe — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 21:34:28 GMT

Yes I always leave the lid up after using. I run vinegar thru it too occasionally.

I'd wipe off that mold tho with bleach and a paper towel

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Q4u — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 21:42:13 GMT

I've had my Keurig for about 10 years. I have the 72oz "big brute", run Vinegar through it all the time and have never had a problem, also leave my lids up. Great cuppa coffee!! Will hate it when it goes to the big coffee pod in the sky.....

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judianne — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 21:48:51 GMT

l got a bottle of solution to clean out the kureg just put in a small amount and fill up the reservoir like you would if making coffee . Run the cycle through and then 2 more cycles with plain water . My husband uses the kureg mini to make hot chocolate every day ! l use a different one for my coffee .

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shoesnbags — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 21:52:03 GMT

We've had a Keurig mini for years and never any mold. As others mentioned, I always lift up both lids for a few hours to let things dry out after using it.

I'm not as diligent about using the vinegar solution to clean it - maybe once a year? The good thing about the mini is that there's no interior reservoir that could be holding unseen mold, just the very visible, very cleanable open reservoir on top.

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chrystaltree — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 18:34:49 GMT

You are supposed to clean your Keurig with the cleaning solution or use the K Cups that designed for cleaning your Keurig. I buy them from Amszon.