"For his birthday in October, I surprised him with the Bodum 12-Cup Coffee Maker - and as a coffee lover, he couldn't have been happier. As someone who loves cute kitchen decor, I was thrilled, too. But there was one unexpected downside: A light-colored coffee maker shows everything. And pretty quickly, I realized that my usual cleaning methods weren't cutting it."
"Surprisingly, the winner turned out to be a simple, food-grade product. The Best Way to Clean a Coffee Maker Citric acid stood out as the best method for regular coffee maker cleaning and maintenance, especially in hard water homes. It removed the most visible debris, eliminated lingering odors, and noticeably improved brew speed. As a food-grade, eco-friendly product with multiple household uses, it was also the most versatile and practical option tested."
"I tested four different cleaning methods over the course of 12 days. I used the coffee maker as normal (six cups every three days), then cleaned it using one method before moving on to the next. Before testing, I had only cleaned the machine once using a basic vinegar and water mixture. Method: I mixed one part water with one part vinegar and filled the reservoir. Following The Kitchn's method, I ran a half cycle, let the solution sit, completed the cycle, then ran a"
A Bodum 12-cup coffee maker used about five times weekly accumulated visible stains and slow brew speed, especially in an area with relatively hard water. Four different cleaning methods were tested across 12 days, with the brewer used six cups every three days between cleans. A vinegar-and-water routine had been used once before testing. Citric acid proved most effective for regular cleaning and maintenance: it removed visible debris, eliminated lingering odors, and noticeably improved brew speed. Citric acid is food-grade, eco-friendly, versatile for multiple household uses, and particularly suitable for homes with hard water.
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