The technical term for the oil that gathers on the surface of your coffee has an unfortunate name, “coffee scum”. Despite the gross-sounding moniker, it is nothing dirty or disgusting. The appearance of coffee scum is simply the natural coffee oils from the fresh coffee beans rising to the top of the cup How do … Read more
Is a reusable K Cup worth it? reusable keurig filters, while still plastic, reduce plastic waste in landfills dramatically. If you’re a regular keurig user, it’s an easy and effective way to reduce your footprint This is just one way you can play your part in making our planet safe and healthy for future generations. … Read more
Press and hold the Latte/Clean “ ” button until pump starts, then release it The clean function will run for 30 seconds and then stop automatically. To stop the process yourself, press the Latte/Clean button “ ” again. How do I clean my sunbeam coffee maker? Pour 4 cups of undiluted white household vinegar into … Read more
Cleaning an espresso machine with vinegar is a safe and effective way to remove the natural oils and dyes that stain the surfaces Descaling a coffee machine with vinegar is easy and affordable. Mix three parts of vinegar to one part of water and run the machine. Can I use vinegar to descale my espresso … Read more
No K-cups and coffee pods are NOT the same and are NOT interchangeable K-cups are specifically designed to be used in the keurig single cup coffee maker only. Keurig has recently changed the name of their “K-CUP” to “k-cup pods” but they are very different than actual paper coffee pods. Do all K cups fit … Read more
How do you remove buildup from an espresso machine? deep cleaning an Espresso Machine Dissolve a small amount of espresso machine cleaner in water as directed to make a cleaning solution Use a small nylon brush or a specialized group brush to scrub the basket, portafilter and group gasket with the cleaning solution. Scrub the … Read more
Cleaning and maintenance covers all aspects of your machine, from cleaning your group head and steam wand to descaling and regularly changing the water filter. As a general rule, if you’re making between two and five cups of coffee a day, you need to clean most parts once a week How do you clean an … Read more
Can you use a K-Cup twice? If you ask any manufacturer – or just read the labels they put on their pods – the answer is no, you can’t use a K-Cup twice K-Cups are designed to be single-use coffee pods. How many times can you reuse a reusable K-Cup? K-Cups are designed for one … Read more
Remove and wash the water reservoir, milk reservoir, porta-filter, 2 filters and measuring scoop in a mixture of mild detergent and water rinse each thoroughly and place back onto appliance. 1. Plug unit in and turn unit ON (“l”) using the On/Off switch. How do you clean a Sunbeam Cafe Barista machine? Remove and wash … Read more
Both vinegar and descaling solutions work equally well when it comes to descaling Some people say that the white vinegar leaves a lingering taste, but many also tout it as the ideal method to clear away limescale. Some manufacturers, like Mr. Coffee, solely recommend white vinegar to clean their machines. What can you use instead … Read more