Brew Better
Home brew coffee machines typically last three to five years, according to research. During that time, proper care and cleaning are critical to a good cup of coffee.
The advises is cleaning your pot and machine once a month - or more - depending on how often you use it. Doing so will allow the coffee maker to drip better and operate more efficiently by removing oily residue and mineral buildup. The proof will be in the first sip of the morning.
Most suggested are vinegar and water solution as a cost-effective cleaning method.
* Pour a mixture of 2 tablespoons of white vinegar and 12 cups of cold water through the coffee maker.
* Run the coffee maker, letting it cycle through to the end.
* Turn off the machine and let it cool. If you can still see a buildup of coffee residue in the machine, repeat the procedure.
Run only water through the coffee maker. If the steam still smells like vinegar, repeat this step.
Wash the carafe and filter with warm, soapy water. Rinse.
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