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For many of us, a typical morning routine involves brewing a fresh pot of coffee, but given our coffee makers’ frequent use, properly cleaning and descaling them is a task often overlooked. Keeping a ...

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You probably know that you should clean the removable components of your coffee maker regularly by washing them with hot, soapy water, or by placing them in the top rack of the dishwasher. (Whether ...

Not cleaning your coffee maker may lower the quality of your brew and even damage the machine. Take a look at your coffee maker’s manual and check for any cleaning instructions from the manufacturer.