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Sep 20, 2023 · 1. Wipe the machine’s Exterior. Start by using a damp cloth with some soapy water to wipe down the outside of the Keurig. Avoid immersing the brewer in water or any other liquids. 2. Detach and clean the removable parts. After that clean the drip tray: Gently slide it outwards while keeping it level to prevent any spills.
May 18, 2024 · You can begin your Keurig cleaning process by gently wiping down the outside of your coffee machine with a warm, damp cloth or paper towel. Not only does Keurig recommend wiping down your...
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By Sophie Bird
last updated 9 May 2022
Keep your machine in top form with these tips on how to clean a Keurig
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Keurig coffee makers are designed to be super easy to use and convenient, but even the simplest of machines will need cleaning routinely to keep them in top condition.
To start off the cleaning process, unplug your Keurig coffee maker and take off the removable parts including the water reservoir (remove the filter first), the K-Cup holder, and the drip tray, and place these inside a sink filled with warm soapy water so that they can soak.
While the parts are soaking, take a damp, clean cloth and wipe the exterior of the machine and once you’re done, open up the machine so you can clean where the K-Cup holder is normally located. To give the Keurig’s smaller areas a good clean, take a clean toothbrush or small cleaning brush and scrub away any dirt. If you’re cleaning a machine that has crusted milk residue that won’t budge, dipping the cleaning brush into white vinegar and continuing to scrub can help with this.
It’s important to rinse all the parts of your Keurig machine and let them dry fully before reassembling because if you don’t, it can cause damp odors to build up.
Every couple of months, it’s also a good idea to change the water filter cartridge on your Keurig, and you can buy replacement cartridges from keurig.com.
It’ll be key to your Keurig’s performance to keep the brewer needles clean. To give these some TLC, you’ll need a new metal paper clip and a mug. Ensure the Keurig is switched off for this process.
Take the K-Cup holder and remove the funnel from the pod holder by holding the parts in each hand and gently pulling them apart. You’ll notice a small tunnel coming out of the bottom of the pod holder and this is where you need to stretch out your paperclip so that it’s long enough to clean the tunnel. Move the paperclip around the tunnel and loosen any coffee that’s stuck inside, before running the pod holder under a tap.
There’s also a needle inside the Keurig machine which will be exposed because you have removed the pod holder. If you look at the underside of the machine’s lid, you’ll see where the pod holder is normally located and there you’ll find a needle with a hole in it. This needle is sharp, so take care during this step. Place the paperclip inside the two side holes around the needle so that any coffee that’s stuck is dislodged.
After reassembling your machine, run two brewing cycles without a pod inside as this will help to flush through the machine. If you need to give the internal pipes a deep clean, follow our steps on how to descale a Keurig coffee maker.
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Sep 12, 2022 · Remove the parts of the Keurig machine you can take off, including the water reservoir and lid, mug stand, and K-cup holder. Wash these items in warm, soapy water and allow them to dry. Replace all these now-clean removable parts and plug the machine back in.
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Apr 13, 2023 · Two cleaning agents have proven effective in removing mineral and scale buildup from Keurig coffee machines: Keurig’s branded descaling solution and vinegar. When we say vinegar, we specifically mean white vinegar; keep your malt vinegar for your French fries and the balsamic or apple cider vinegar for your salad.
Oct 27, 2021 · Step-By-Step Guide. Cleaning your Keurig Mini is simple. We’ve broken down the cleaning process into 3 easy steps: Step 1: Clean the Exterior. Begin by unplugging your machine (the last thing you want is to shock yourself in the process of cleaning it). Once it’s unplugged, remove the drip tray that’s located at the bottom of the machine.
Using a clean toothbrush dipped into white vinegar, gentle brush the coffee grounds off all the components of the brewer handle. There will also be coffee grounds farther down where the funnel was. Dip a cloth in vinegar and wrap it around the toothbrush. Push it into the funnel hole and gently clean the area.
