6 Natural Ways to Clean Your Coffee Pot

Think of the list of things in your home you use every single day. Your coffee pot likely ranks pretty high on that list if you’re here reading this blog – taking advice from a coffee company...

Now — think of the last time you cleaned your coffee pot. You don’t have to say your answer out loud to the class, but we have a feeling you’re coming to the same realization many do which is— “f*ck, I literally have no clue.”

Before you break out the noxious chemical cleaners from under the kitchen sink, consider the fact that whatever you run through your brewer could end up in your mug. And since you keep your beans Organic & Fair Trade, let’s keep your coffee pot cleaner as natural as possible too. You likely have everything you need right in your home.

Here are 6 ways to naturally clean your coffee pot or brewer:

1. Vinegar and Water Solution

• Mix: Combine equal parts of white vinegar and water.
• Clean: Pour the solution into the coffee pot's reservoir.
• Run Cycle: Start a brew cycle halfway, then turn off and let it sit for about 30 minutes to an hour. This helps break down mineral deposits and residue.
• Finish: Resume the cycle, then run two cycles with clean water to rinse.

2. Baking Soda Scrub

• Sprinkle: Add a few tablespoons of baking soda directly into the coffee pot or carafe.
• Scrub: Use a soft brush or sponge to scrub the inside, focusing on any stains or build-up.
• Rinse: Rinse thoroughly with warm water.

3. Lemon Juice and Water

• Mix: Combine lemon juice (about a half cup) with water.
• Clean: Pour into the reservoir and run a brew cycle.
• Finish: Run another cycle with clean water to remove any lemon residue. The acidity of lemon juice helps break down deposits and removes odors.

4. Salt and Ice Cubes (for French Press & Chemex)

• Add: Put a few tablespoons of coarse salt and some ice cubes into the glass carafe.
• Swirl: Swirl the mixture around for a few minutes. The abrasive action helps scrub away coffee stains.
• Rinse: Rinse thoroughly with warm water.

5. Dish Soap and Hot Water

• Soak: Fill the coffee pot with hot water and a few drops of dish soap.
• Scrub: Use a sponge or brush to clean the interior.
• Rinse: Rinse thoroughly with clean water to remove soap residue.

6. Hydrogen Peroxide and Water

• Mix: Combine one part hydrogen peroxide with two parts water.
• Run Cycle: Pour into the reservoir and run a brew cycle to disinfect and remove stains.
• Rinse: Follow with a few cycles of clean water to ensure no residue remains.

Get that pot looking like new in no time and naturally clean, so you can enjoy your always Fair Trade and forever Organic brews in the best way possible. 


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