How To Clean Moccamaster Coffee Makers The Right Way
Your Moccamaster coffee maker wasn’t cheap. Knowing how to clean Moccamaster coffee makers the right way will help you keep it working at its best longer. In addition to basic cleaning after every use, it is important that you understand when and how you should be doing a deeper clean that will help to extend its life. Keep reading to learn more.
How To Clean Moccasmaster After Every Use
Use a moist cloth to wipe clean the exterior of your Moccamaster, then dry it. Wipe the area around where the coffee dispenses with a soft, damp towel.
Handwash the brew basket and glass or thermal carafe with a sponge and mild soap after every use. Never use an abrasive sponge or metal tool to clean the carafe as they can cause scratches. The Moccamaster glass and thermal carafes are NOT dishwasher safe. A curved pot cleaning tool is a great way to never miss a spot while you hand wash.
How To Clean Moccamaster Carafe Coffee Stains
Over time you may notice coffee oil stains forming inside the Moccamaster carafe, especially the thermal ones. To get rid of those stains, fill the carafe with clean water and add a small amount of dishwasher detergent to it. Allow it to soak overnight and then rinse thoroughly. If the detergent was not effective in removing the stains, try a cleaning product. Moccamaster recommends cleaning agents made by Urnex and Durgol.
Deep Cleaning Moccamaster Every 100 Cycles
The water used to brew coffee causes limescale buildup inside your Moccamaster. While not toxic, this can impact the machine’s water flow, temperature and performance. It can even affect the taste of your drink. Descaling, also known as deliming or decalcifying, is the name of the deep cleaning process that removes these minerals.
Moccamaster recommends descaling after every 100 uses of your coffee maker. If you use a 100 count box of coffee filters, it makes it easy to remember when it is time to descale. You need to descale regardless of whether you are using filtered water, bottled water or tap water with a low to normal mineral count. Regular descaling will extend the life of your machine. If you don’t descale, you can void your Moccamaster warranty.
Moccamaster Recommended Deep Cleaning Solutions
Moccamaster recommends commercial descaling products made by Urnex or Durgol.
Durgol
The Durgol Swiss descaler is a professional grade cleaner that will remove buildup of calcium and limescale. The fast and effective formula is gentle but still powerful enough to clean your Moccamaster. Made in Switzerland, it will leave no residue or lingering odor.
Urnex
Urnex has powder based descalers that you can use with your Moccamaster. The formulas are non-toxic and bio-degradable. They are all fast and effective in removing limescale buildup.
How To Clean Moccamaster Using Urnex Powder
If you are using the Urnex powder, you should add 1 oz or 28 grams of descaler powder for every 32 oz or 1 L of water. Most of the glass or thermal carafe Moccamasters have a 1 or 1.25 L water tank. If yours has a 1L tank, use 1 oz or 28 grams of powder. If it has a 1.25 L tank, use 1.25 oz or 35 grams of powder.
Fill the water tank to the top line with clean water and stir with a spoon so that the powder dissolves. Then start a brew cycle so that the Urnex descaler runs through the machine. Continue until the water tank is empty. Discard the contents of the carafe. Add fresh water only to the tank and run a brew cycle to rinse the Moccamaster. Repeat twice.
How To Clean Moccamaster Using Durgol Liquid Solution
Add 1 bottle of the Durgol Swiss descaler to the water tank. Then add 0.5 L of clean water. Start a brew cycle so that the Durgol descaler runs through the machine. Continue until the water tank is empty. Discard the contents of the carafe. Add fresh water only to the tank and run a brew cycle to rinse the Moccamaster. Repeat twice.
