Kitchen

[smoochy]

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?

[goldensrbest]

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

[Suzeecat]

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. 

[geezerette]

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.

[sann]

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.....

[ID2]

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.

[Krimpette]

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.

[smoochy]

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@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.

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Ok I might try that thanks

[jlkz]

@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.

[geegerbee]

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.