Even the best coffee makers need regular maintenance, and the new year is the perfect time to give yours a thorough clean to ...

Every time you brew a cup of coffee, Forté suggests quickly wiping down the exterior of the machine. Use a damp cloth to clean any splatters, coffee grinds or stray fingerprints on the outside or drip ...

A dirty coffee maker can result in mold, bad flavor and a shorter machine lifespan. Clean with a simple 50/50 mix of white ...

Spilled coffee is likely to build up in the drip tray, so make sure you're emptying and cleaning it regularly. Otherwise, ...

Cleaning your coffee maker might be last on your spring cleaning list. After all, the only thing that goes through it are coffee grinds, but hard water deposits and coffee oils can actually affect the ...

To clean your coffee maker, mix equal parts white vinegar and water and run the solution through a brewing cycle. Vinegar sanitizes the coffee maker and removes mineral residue that impacts ...

Cleaning a coffee maker may mean the difference between drinking a delicious cup of joe and ingesting a mouth full of germs. Although water and coffee beans are the only ingredients that go into ...

Your coffee maker might be brewing more than just your morning pick-me-up, including gross grime. Consumer Reports reveals easy ways to give your machine a deep-clean, whether it’s a drip or a pod ...

You probably know that you should clean the removable components of your coffee maker regularly by washing them with hot, soapy water, or by placing them in the top rack of the dishwasher. (Whether ...

A good cup of coffee isn't just about the beans you use or even how high-tech your machine is. To get a perfectly smooth brew, you need a machine free of mineral deposits, chlorine aftertaste, or ...

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