Nespresso machine descaling:
Instructions and tips

A limescale-free Nespresso coffee machine is essential for perfect coffee moments. To enjoy the full aroma profile of Nespresso every day, you should make sure to descale your Nespresso machine regularly. This ensures high performance of your machine and guarantees long-lasting coffee enjoyment, just like the first day.

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1. Why should I descale my Nespresso coffee machine?
2. The Nespresso descaling instructions: Step by step
3. What should I use to descale my Nespresso machine?
4. Descaling kit from Nespresso
5. When should I descale my Nespresso machine?

Why should I descale my Nespresso coffee machine?

The water you use for your Nespresso machine is usually tap water and therefore contains lime. Over time, it leaves limescale deposits in your coffee machine, which can greatly affect the taste of your coffee.

Additional reasons to descale your coffee machine

Extend the lifespan of your coffee machine: Descaling removes limescale deposits, allowing your machine to last longer.

Avoid possible repairs: Regular descaling prevents potential repairs by routinely removing any limescale build-up.

Get more coffee: Limescale build-up can slow down the brewing process. Descaling ensures that you always get the same amount of coffee in your cup.

Hot coffee flows from the coffee machine: Regular descaling ensures your coffee always comes out at the optimal temperature.

Keep your coffee machine quiet: Narrowed pipes that cause loud noises are prevented through descaling.

The Nespresso descaling instructions: Step by step

Step 1: Prepare your machine for descaling.

Allow your Nespresso machine to cool completely.
Eject the capsule by opening and closing the lever.
Empty the drip tray, water tank, and used capsule container.

Step 2: Descale your Nespresso machine.

Fill the water tank with 500 ml of fresh drinking water.
Pour one sachet of Nespresso descaling solution into the water tank.
Place a container with a capacity of at least 1000 ml under the spout to catch the water.
Press the buttons as per your machine's operating manual instructions.

Step 3: Wait until the descaling process is complete.

Stay near your coffee machine until the process is fully completed.
Once finished, we recommend performing an additional rinsing cycle with clear water.
Afterwards, wipe the coffee machine with a damp cloth.

Tip: Each Nespresso machine has its own descaling instructions tailored to the specific process.

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What should I use to descale my Nespresso machine?

The Nespresso descaling kit gently removes all limescale deposits from your machine, ensuring long-lasting coffee enjoyment. You can descale both the ORIGINAL and VERTUO systems using the same Nespresso descaling kit.

Descaling with home remedies such as vinegar, citric acid, or baking soda is not recommended for Nespresso machines. Apart from the potential damage that improper descaling might cause, a descaling kit is significantly easier to use. The dosage is clearly defined, and there is no unpleasant or overwhelming smell, such as with vinegar. With the Nespresso descaling kit, you can ensure optimal care and cleaning for descaling your Nespresso machine.

When should I descale my Nespresso machine?

Do you live in a region with soft water? Then it's important to descale your coffee machine at least once a year. For hard water, descaling is recommended at shorter intervals. This also applies if you use your Nespresso machine frequently. Many coffee machines from the VERTUO System and the ORIGINAL System have automatic programs that notify you when it's time to descale your Nespresso machine.

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