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How to clean and descale your
Nespresso machine?
Whether you like your morning or afternoon coffee, there is only one element that unites each coffee experience: taste! The Nespresso coffee tasting experience is so unique that you'll know in a sip if something goes wrong, and it's time to clean up your Nespresso machine. Here we will see how and why you should maintain your Original and Vertuo machine.
Why maintain and clean your coffee machine regularly?
Why do you need to maintain and clean your Nespresso coffee machine?
Nespresso coffee is delicious and full of natural ingredients. This means that coffee grounds can settle inside your coffee machine. However, there is always a risk of bacteria formation if it is not cleaned regularly.
Moreover, if your coffee machine is not properly maintained:
•The taste of your coffee may be altered.
•The internal mechanism of your coffee machine may be damaged.
It is best to be vigilant, especially if you notice any signs of dirt accumulation, if your coffee machine makes strange noises, or if its pouring is slower than usual.
The same goes for descaling and cleaning your Nespresso machine?
Cleaning and descaling are two distinct actions:
•Descaling targets the buildup of limescale from the water used in the machine to protect the internal parts of your device.
•Cleaning involves maintaining good hygiene and removing accumulated residues.
Both processes are important and ensure proper functioning.
Why do you have to scrap your Nespresso coffee machine?
As seen above, descaling is slightly different from cleaning, but is nonetheless essential in the long term.
Although cleaning should be done regularly, clean your machine approximately every 600 coffees or refer to the user manual.
What are the risks of improper maintenance of your machine in the long term?
•Prevents the water temperature from reaching its optimal level, which can impact the extraction of the aroma from your coffee capsule.
•Affects the flow of water from your coffee machine.
•Interferes with correct operation or prevents it from working completely.
Why is there limestone in my coffee machine?
This happens because the water you use to make your coffee is full of minerals. When the water is heated and evaporates during the coffee-making process, a chalky mineral deposit can be left behind.
Limescale is primarily composed of a mixture of calcium and magnesium and can be a particular problem if you live in an area where the water is hard.
If limescale accumulates inside your coffee machine, it can gradually affect its performance.
What are the signs that your coffee machine needs to be descaled?
You notice that your coffee or machine:
•Your coffee tastes dirty/burnt
•Your machine or slicer makes strange noises when you use it
•Your machine pours coffee more slowly than usual
•Your coffee isn't as hot as usual.
The simplicity of descaling Nespresso machines
That said, the way you clean your machine can change, depending on the type of machine you have, even if the basic principles are the same.
Cleaning your Nespresso machine is a simple task. Many of our coffee machines, have automatic cleaning functions. And for those who don't, it's a quick and easy process to rinse the water or even remove the internal parts for a deeper cleaning.
How to clean your Original Nespresso coffee machine?
Cleaning your machine is a simple task. Many Nespresso machines have automatic cleaning functions, and for those that don't, it's a quick and easy process to rinse out the water or even remove the internal parts for deeper cleaning.
Espresso Machines Cleaning Guide
The majority of the original Nespresso coffee machines have removable components, such as the water reservoir, capsules tray, and drip tray, that you can remove for deep cleaning. In addition to regular rinsing, you can clean these components with hot soapy water and dry them completely before putting them back in place.
For Espresso Machines with a Steam Wand
If your machine is equipped with a steam lance, it should ideally be wiped and purged every time you use it, to avoid a build-up of heated milk residues. It is also a good idea to clean it more with a cloth and hot water, at regular intervals.
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For Espresso Machines with an integrated Milk Solution
If your coffee machine includes a milk container to create milk coffees, keep the milk tank in the refrigerator at all times outside of cleaning cycles All components can be cleaned at the top level of your dishwasher or by hand.
By following these simple tips above and regularly cleaning your machine, you will ensure that you enjoy the optimal quality and taste of the Nespresso coffee, while maintaining hygiene.
But if you keep control of the cleaning, the problem could be a build-up of limestone. If so, it's time to clean up your machine.
Nespresso descaling kit
A Nespresso descaling kit is the best way to maintain and thoroughly clean your machine. Designed specifically for Nespresso machines, our kits will gently remove the build-up of limestone to ensure you enjoy our coffee as it should be.
Every descaling kit Nespresso contains:
•2 single-use pouches of 100 ml descaling solution
Descaling Kit
Set of 2 kits - for all Nespresso machines
$10.00How to clean your Vertuo Nespresso coffee machine?
To descalate your Nespresso Vertuo machine, you will need about 20 minutes for the process and the descaling mode cannot be interrupted or quit. Note that if the machine is disconnected during the descaling process, the machine will enter descaling mode at startup. The two cycles, descaling and rinsing, shall be repeated thereafter.
Coffee Machine Cleaning Guide
Remove and clean the drip tray and cup support
Empty and wash the water reservoir and lid
Empty the capsule container.
Wipe the outside of your machine to remove milk and coffee splashes.
Thoroughly clean the components on the top level of your dishwasher, but do not plunge the machine into water.
You can also hand wash the separate rooms with hot water if you prefer.
To run the automatic descaling process (about 7 minutes) follow the step-by-step instructions of your machine.
For coffee machines with a steam wand
Follow all steps above, paying particular attention to the steam nozzle mechanism.
f your machine is equipped with a steam lance, it should ideally be wiped and purged every time you use it, to avoid a build-up of heated milk residues. It is also a good idea to clean it more with a cloth and hot water, at regular intervals.
Here you will find step-by-step step step-by-step instructions and videos on how to clean the Vertuo steam nozzle Creatista.
For coffee machines with an integrated milk solution
Take the milk carafe apart and if a dishwasher is available, place all the components of the milk carafe in the top of your dishwasher. If a dishwasher is not available, soak all components in warm water with mild detergent for at least 30 minutes. Then rinse thoroughly.
Clean the inside of the milk carafe, the milk spout and the button with a mild detergent, and rinse with warm water.
Dry all components with a clean cloth and reassemble them.
Use a clean, damp cloth when Maintain your Nespresso machine and rinse the cloth regularly during the process. It is important not to use any powerful or abrasive cleaning agent or solvent cleaner during this process, as this could damage the machine. Here you will find step-by-step step step-by-step instructions and videos on how to clean your Vertuo Next, Vertuo Black, Vertuo Pop, Vertuo Plus, Vertuo Lattissima and Vertuo Creatista.
