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November 22, 2023
Imagine what your coffee carafe would look like if you never washed it. Not a pretty picture, is it? That same oily residue that clings to your carafe is accumulating inside your coffee maker with every brew cycle, and over time, it can ruin the taste of your coffee and shorten the life of your machine. The best way to clean a coffee maker and remove grimy residue is to use Bar Keepers Friend’s Coffee Maker Cleaner.
Hint: You can also use our cleaner to clean soiled coffee mugs, carafes, and thermoses.
Get Ready for Fresher Coffee
Bar Keepers Friend Coffee Maker Cleaner works best when your coffee maker is free of mineral deposits. So, we recommend using Bar Keepers Friend Coffee Maker Descaler before using the cleaner.
Both products are safe for most surfaces, but if your countertops are marble, granite, or natural stone, cover them before descaling or cleaning (splashes and spills could potentially cause damage). Here’s how to clean a coffee maker:
How to Clean a Coffee Maker: Step-by-Step
Step 1. Remove any disposable filter from your coffee maker, and empty the reservoir and carafe.
Step 2. Fill your carafe with cold water, and put on protective gloves.
Step 3. Fill the carafe, using one ounce of Bar Keepers Friend Coffee Maker Cleaner for every eight ounces of cold water.
Step 4. Carefully pour the contents of the carafe into the coffee maker reservoir and start the brew cycle. Once the brew cycle is complete, leave the cleaning solution in the carafe for three to five minutes, then empty and rinse the carafe. (You can leave it up to 30 minutes, if the carafe is badly stained.)
Step 5. Fill the carafe with cold water only, pour the water into the reservoir, and restart the brew cycle to rinse away any remaining cleaning solution. When the brew cycle is complete, dump the contents of the carafe. Your clean coffee maker is now ready to use!
Fun Fact: Our Coffee Maker Cleaner can be used to clean a Keurig as well.
What Others Had to Say
“This is the best product I have used to clean my coffee makers. It was easy to use and easier to wash away the remnants. Highly recommended. I purchased the two pack, which is a great value for the number of cleanings it provides.” Matthew B.
“I’m a very clean person. I’m always cleaning my appliances and I like to use mild chemicals as much as possible. I rolled with the white vinegar cleaning for my coffee maker but there was stuff residue on the inside where I put the clean tap water. Then I bought this stuff and holy cow. I can’t believe what ended up coming out. No, I did not leave my morning coffee grounds in there when I ran it. This is legit what came out with just hot water and the cleaning solution. I’m sold. I’m grossed out, but satisfied!” — Steph G
“That’s not Coffee!”
“That’s not coffee, that’s what came out of my coffee maker after using this product the first time. No scrubbing yet or anything. My coffee pot is close to a decade old, but I run vinegar through it regularly and scrub all the parts I can with Dawn. I thought I’d have to replace it because I just couldn’t get the stains out of it anymore, even the glass. I gave this a shot and I can’t decide if I’m thrilled or horrified… I’m shocked it was so nasty but I’m thrilled that all of that buildup is gone. The machine itself has sounded pretty rough for years now, to the point that I forgot that it wasn’t actually supposed to sound like a dying old man, at least until it stopped… right after using this. I have used descaling solutions, CLR, grease cutters, you name it, and this worked better just running it through. I’m trying to figure out what else I can use this stuff on after I give the coffeepot a more thorough scrubbing.” — Pinky
Maintain Your Coffee Maker
Now that you know how to clean a coffee maker, you’re probably thinking “how do I keep it clean?” To keep your machine running smoothly, use Bar Keepers Friend Coffee Maker Descaler and Bar Keepers Friend Coffee Maker Cleaner every three months (or more often, if you have hard water). As far as how to clean coffee maker accessories,
If you want better tasting coffee and a coffee maker that lasts longer order BKF Coffee Maker Cleaner today!
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