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If you have a Keurig machine at home, you may have wondered what kind of sludge may have accumulated inside the coffee maker after brewing gallons of coffee. ZDNET RecommendsOf course, you can choose avoid the topic, but then how would you know whether your coffee is dark due to the roast or as a result of all the potential grime in there? Or maybe you can just learn how to clean your Keurig. Whether you use pods or reusable K Cups, a Keurig coffeemaker has many nooks and crannies where buildup and mold could hide, so it's important to keep it as clean as possible. Whatever runs through your Keurig may also end up in your body, after all. How to clean your Keurig coffeemakerMaterials needed:
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A Keurig has several removable parts where old coffee grounds and spills can hide. Wash all removable parts with dish soap in the sink, including the water reservoir, mug base, pod holder, and milk steamer, if your machine has one. The Keurig's pod holder is the cup-shaped enclosure where you put K-cups to brew the coffee. To remove the pod holder, open the lid on your Keurig and locate the needles. Then push the pod holder from the bottom upwards with your fingers until it pops out. Be very careful with the needles when removing the pod holder! If you want to clean the needles on the brewer, you can use a pin or a paper clip to dislodge any grounds that may be slowing down your machine. I also wipe down the exterior of the brewer at this point.
The mug stand gets particularly dirty! Image: Maria Diaz / ZDNETEmpty your water reservoir and remove the filter. If your filter is over two months old, it's probably time to replace it with a new one after you finish cleaning your machine. Fill the water reservoir halfway with white vinegar, then top it with water up to the fill line. Image: Maria Diaz / ZDNET Place a large mug on the stand and run your Keurig through multiple 8-ounce cycles without inserting a K-Cup, until the water reservoir is empty of the cleaning solution. All the old coffee grounds and mineral buildup inside of the brewer should start coming out into the mug. I found old grounds were still coming out of the Keurig even after the water reservoir was half empty, so it's important to finish the process and run through the entire contents of the water reservoir. Image: Maria Diaz / ZDNET Once you've run all of the vinegar and water mixture out of the reservoir and through the coffeemaker, let what remains of the cleaning solution soak in the inner parts for about 30 minutes, but no more than three hours. While the vinegar soaks inside of the Keurig, remove the water reservoir again and wash it well to get rid of any lingering white vinegar but don't dry the inside of it as you don't want lint to stick to the inside of it. If there is lint in your reservoir, it can clog your Keurig or end up in your drink.
The machine can stay plugged in while the vinegar soaks Image: Maria Diaz / ZDNETReassemble your Keurig and fill the water reservoir with fresh water this time. Run a few cycles with just water to rinse all the white vinegar out from inside the coffee maker. Keurig recommends about 12 cycles of just water after descaling. Image: Maria Diaz / ZDNET FAQHow often should you clean your Keurig coffeemaker?How often you use your Keurig will help determine how often you should clean it. Keurig recommends washing your water reservoir weekly and descaling your machine every three to six months. Why are there lingering tastes from past brew cycles?If you find that taste from past cups transfers into fresh brews, you may benefit from running rinse cycles in between cups. This is especially helpful if you brew different drinks like hot cocoa or tea. What are the signs that I need to clean my Keurig?Watch for signs that your coffeemaker needs a deep clean:
What do I do if I have hard water?If mineral buildup is an issue with your Keurig, you may consider using filtered water in your reservoir instead of water straight from the tap. Some people also skip the filter on their Keurig, but if you have hard water, a filter is vital. Hard water can cause mineral buildup that can affect the taste of your coffee and performance of the machine. How can you clean the Keurig without vinegar?While running the rinse cycles in this process will get rid of the white vinegar inside the brewer, Keurig offers a descaling solution to remove mineral buildup that is an odorless alternative to white vinegar. Editorial standardsRelatedHow do I clean my Keurig classic coffee maker?Instructions. Begin the descaling process by filling the reservoir with 16 ounces of white vinegar or Keurig Descaling Solution followed by 16 ounces of water. Start the largest brew size cycle without a K-cup and let the machine run as usual, using a mug to catch the liquid.
How do you clean an old Keurig with vinegar?Run a mix of equal parts water and white vinegar through the machine. Pour the solution into the reservoir, turn on the machine, press the cycle button, and allow the solution to drain into a cup. You may need to descale your Keurig multiple times depending on how dirty it is.
Is it OK to run vinegar through a Keurig?If the Keurig descaling solution isn't on hand, white vinegar is the cleaning solution you can have on hand. You'll want to do equal parts water and vinegar. Fill the reservoir about halfway with white vinegar, and then add water until you reach the top.
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How to clean an old keurig coffee maker
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