Cleaning Your Keurig with BKF

March 25, 2025

Does your coffee not taste as strong and fresh as it once did? If so, it might be time to clean your Keurig. Did you know you can keep your coffee maker fresh and clean with Bar Keepers Friend? Yes, you can! We have a product for cleaning your coffee makers, including single-serve coffee makers.

Bar Keepers Friend’s Coffee Maker Cleaner isn’t only for multi-cup coffee makers but also for your Keurig. (By the way, you can also use our cleaner to clean soiled coffee mugs, carafes, and thermoses!)

Cleaning Your Keurig with BKF

• Although BKF Coffee Maker Cleaner is safe for most surfaces, we suggest using a large cloth or towel to protect your cleaning surface before you start and wearing protective gloves.
• Empty your single-serve maker, and be sure to check and empty the cup chamber.
• Fill the reservoir with one ounce of Bar Keepers Friend Coffee Maker Cleaner for every eight ounces of cold water.
• Run the Keurig until the reservoir is empty.
• Rinse and refill the water reservoir.
• Run a water-only cycle.
• Rinse and enjoy!

Here’s a short video: How to Clean Your Keurig Coffee Maker | Bar Keepers Friend.

Why It’s Essential to Keep Your Keurig Clean

Mineral deposits such as calcium and magnesium can build up, forming limescale. This not only impacts the taste of coffee but can also affect the machine’s performance. If the coffee maker isn’t regularly cleaned, oils, tannins, and grounds will accumulate, making the coffee taste bitter and weak.

How Often Should You Clean Your Coffee Maker?

According to  The Spruce,  “You should clean your coffee maker after every use, removing the grounds and cleaning the brew basket, lid, and carafe. A deeper cleaning to remove mineral deposits should be done at least every three months.”

Pro Tip: Has it been a while since you cleaned your machine? For deep cleaning, begin with the Bar Keepers Friend Coffee Maker Descaler, then follow up with the Coffee Maker Cleaner.

How to Clean and Descale a Keurig Without Vinegar.

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 * Verified Purchase Amazon Customer Reviews

Save Your Coffee Maker and Make Your Coffee Taste Better 

If your morning coffee tastes bitter and weak, it’s time to put  BKF Coffee Maker Cleaner to work. Have you used BKF Coffee Maker Cleaner? If so, we’d love to see the results. You can upload your photos here.

About the Author

Randy Clark is a speaker, coach, and author. He publishes a weekly blog at Randy Clark Leadership.com. Randy is passionate about social media, leadership development, and flower gardening. He’s a beer geek and on weekends (after COVID-19) he can be found fronting the Rock & Roll band Under the Radar. He’s the proud father of two educators; he has four amazing grandchildren and a wife who dedicates her time to helping others. Randy is the author of the Amazon bestseller The New Manager’s Workbook a crash course in effective management.