Learn How to Descale Your Keurig in 5 Easy Steps
If you’re a coffee lover, you know that a Keurig is an essential part of your morning routine. But, like any appliance, it needs regular maintenance to keep it running smoothly and efficiently. One of the most important tasks is descaling your Keurig. Descaling removes mineral deposits from the inside of your machine, which can build up over time and affect the taste of your coffee. Here’s how to descale your Keurig in five easy steps.
Step 1: Prepare Your Machine
The first step is to prepare your machine for descaling. Start by unplugging the machine and removing any K-Cups or other items from the reservoir. Then, fill the reservoir with equal parts white vinegar and water. Make sure not to exceed the maximum fill line on the reservoir.
Step 2: Run a Cleaning Cycle
Once you’ve filled the reservoir with vinegar and water, place a large mug on the drip tray and press the “Clean” button on your Keurig. This will start a cleaning cycle that will run for about 30 minutes. During this time, your machine will heat up and dispense hot vinegar into the mug below. Once it’s finished, discard the vinegar solution in the mug and rinse it out with clean water.
Step 3: Rinse Out Your Reservoir
After you’ve completed a cleaning cycle, it’s time to rinse out your reservoir. Empty out any remaining vinegar solution and fill it with fresh water. Then press the “Brew” button on your machine without adding any K-Cups or other items into the reservoir. This will cause hot water to be dispensed into your mug below, which will help rinse out any remaining vinegar residue from inside your machine. Discard this water in the sink when finished and repeat this step two more times until all traces of vinegar are gone from inside your machine.
Step 4: Dry Out Your Machine
Once you’ve rinsed out all traces of vinegar from inside your machine, it’s time to dry it out completely before using it again for brewing coffee. Use a soft cloth or paper towel to wipe down all surfaces of your Keurig including the exterior as well as inside components such as the drip tray and K-Cup holder area. Make sure all surfaces are completely dry before moving on to step five.
Step 5: Brew Yourself a Cup of Coffee.
Now that you’ve successfully descaled your Keurig, it’s time for a reward – brew yourself a cup of coffee. Add one of your favorite K-Cups into the holder area and press “Brew” to enjoy a delicious cup of freshly brewed coffee.
Descaling is an important part of maintaining your Keurig so that you can continue enjoying delicious cups of coffee every day. With these five easy steps, you can keep your machine running smoothly for years to come.
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