Cleaning Electric Coffee Makers

Most people get intimidated when they think of cleaning their precious electric coffee maker. If only it were easy and we could just throw it in the dishwasher and call it could. Sadly, electric coffee makers are not water proof and you have to clean it by hand.

Here is a step by step guide to cleaning electric coffee makers:

Step 1: First, remove all parts that can detach and can be washed separately. Some can be detached with a screw driver if you want to get down into the very fine areas. Just remember where all the pieces go back.

Step 2: Wash the parts you removed in clean tap water. Afterwards, scrub these parts with baking soda paste. To make the paste just add water to baking soda. The baking soda paste works to remove oils and greases that are difficult to remove. If you have an extra toothbrush this can be a great way to put it to use. After you clean the parts with the paste give them a rinse until all the granules are gone.

Step 3: Next you need to clean the carafe. This is where most of the minerals, oils, and other deposits will build up. If you are using a glass carafe put salt and ice in the coffee glass. Then swish it around to get rid of the build up up grease and oils. Stainless steel carafes can be cleaned the same way or you can use the baking soda paste to clean the inside. Just remember to get rid of all the paste after you are finished cleaning away the inside.
Step 4: The final step is cleaning the exterior. Just use a wash cloth and warm water and go over everything gently. You do not want to apply too much pressure anywhere and damage the motors or any vital function of the electric coffee maker.

Step 5: After you have gone over everything wait until each individual part is dry before putting it back together.