What is the best way to keep inside of carafe clean?
789118
Rinse after every use, then clean it weekly with a good coffee specific cleaner.
789119
I always put it in the dishwasher and it never got dirty or stained. It is always like brand new.
789120
Drop in an auto dishwasher pod. Fill with boiling water. Let stand for an hour. Wash and rinse. Shiny as new.
2115536
No problem keeping it clean. I rinse it out daily after coffee plus it is dishwasher safe so it gets a trip through that machine at least once a week.
505926
No, never, but depending on your water, you may experience mineral build up on the flat metal heating element inside of the carafe. I just wipe it out with a microfiber cloth and it wipes right off, or you could try a white sponge too. Great product! I use it every day!
986849
I've washed the carafe and plastic parts in the dishwasher - top rack just to be safe with the plastic - about once a week for the past 2 1/2 years, with no problems whatsoever. Most days, however, I just rinse it with water.
2202727
I use soapy water to clean daily and run a cup of vinegar threw the coffee maker once a month to decalcify. This also takes away any stains in carafe.
400311
I would take everything apart in the brewer and the carafe and clean as thoroughly as possible. Pay extra special attention to the carafe lid - make sure the gasket is still fitting snugly and that there are no grounds trapped in the vacuum area.
999290
I would use warm water or maybe some Woolite to clean the inside. That would be gentle enough. If you are referring to the outside, warm soapy water with a soft cloth should be ok
2172354
No, the carafe needs to be hand washed and not submerged in water. It is so super easy to clean, though.
663305
1. Turn off and unplug the coffeemaker. Wait for the warming plate to completely cool before cleaning. 2. Combine warm water & a few drops of dish-washing liquid. Dip a clean, soft cloth or paper towl into the mixture & wipe the warming plate until the burned-on residue is gone. 3. Apply a small amount of vinegar to a cleaning sponge if the cleaning mixture does not remove the burned-on residue. Scrub gently to remove the residue. 4. Dampen a clean cloth or paper towel with water and wipe the warming plate. 5. Allow the warming plate to air dry completely, or dry it with a towel before turning the coffeemaker on. Good Luck! 1. Turn off and unplug the coffeemaker. Wait for the warming plate to completely cool before cleaning. 2. Combine warm water & a few drops of dish-washing liquid. Dip a clean, soft cloth or paper towl into the mixture & wipe the warming plate until the burned-on residue is gone. 3. Apply a small amount of vinegar to a cleaning sponge if the cleaning mixture does not remove the burned-on residue. Scrub gently to remove the residue. 4. Dampen a clean cloth or paper towel with water and wipe the warming plate. 5. Allow the warming plate to air dry completely, or dry it with a towel before... » Read More 1. Turn off and unplug the coffeemaker. Wait for the warming plate to completely cool before cleaning. 2. Combine warm water & a few drops of dish-washing liquid. Dip a clean, soft cloth or paper towl into the mixture & wipe the warming plate until the burned-on residue is gone. 3. Apply a small amount of vinegar to a cleaning sponge if the cleaning mixture does not remove the burned-on residue. Scrub gently to remove the residue. 4. Dampen a clean cloth or paper towel with water and wipe the warming plate. 5. Allow the warming plate to air dry completely, or dry it with a towel before turning the coffeemaker on. Good Luck! « Show Less
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I used a plastic coffee filter holder that held a Melitta coffee filter. The filter holder has a flat bottom that stabilizes it over the carafe. I would watch everything carefully as the carafe is not as level as I would want.
2268229
I use Dawn and warm water for the carafe and damp cloth on the exterior of the unit. We do have hard water so I de-lime periodically with vinegar per the instructions.
1823750
Use bagged tea, that is what my wife does. No mess. My daughter made a spicy apple cider. Remember to clean right a way, thoroughly.
722728
as a suggestion, heat the kettle add water let it steam the kettle, which also steams the interior glass, empty the hot water in a hot water safe container, wipe the inside kettle and sides dry -- easy as pie, er, popcorny:-) like steaming a cup of hot water in your microwave (the steam loosens the gunk) -- then wipe clean/dry, etc.
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I use about 2 tbsp. of baking soda, add about a cup of hot water, and scrub with a bottle brush. Then fill the carafe with hot water and the baking soda solution. Let it sit overnight and rinse out with hot water the next morning before use. The baking soda solution leaves the inside of the carafe bright and shiny.
12916
I use a simple coffee pot cleaner. Under $5 at the local grocery store. Let it soak for a couple of minutes and viola, clean pot.
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Clean everything first with soap & water. Fill the mug 1/2 full with white vinegar & carefully add a few teaspoons of baking soda (depending on the size of your mug). "Carefully" because it will react/expand & pour out all over if done too quickly. Add water until full.A better way to do it, if possible, is I separate my mug from the lid & put them both inside my French Press when cleaning it. Everything stainless steel comes out looking almost brand new, & all the seals etc are clean as well.
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Just put a cup under and drain until no more comes out. Also, the part where the coffee is comes out I believe. It's easy to maintain.