A Few Tips On How To Clean Your Espresso Machine
Some people may be lucky enough that the espresso machine they have has an automatic light on it that tells them when it needs to be cleaned. For others it may be that they have noticed that their usual cup in the morning does not just taste quite right. In this article we will provide some espresso cleaning tips so that your machine will continue to produce that perfect drink for you every time.
The first thing that you should do before you start cleaning your espresso machine is turn it off and then unplug it.
Next you need to read through the manufacturer’s instructions that came with it and follow them to the letter. This is important if you want to keep your machine in tiptop condition.
Also on a twice-weekly basis you should carry out a back flush of your machine (or as often as the manufacturer recommends).
After doing this you will need to unscrew the group head using a screwdriver and remove it. Now scrub all the parts of the group head (including the screen and brass dispersion plate). This should be done using a brush (toothbrush is great for this) and hot plain water (no detergent) until everything is clean. However, if having difficulties removing all the dirt you may find that you need to soak these parts overnight in a specialist espresso machine cleaner fluid.
Now we come on to the milk wand. This needs to be wiped with a damp cloth or you may want to remove it and then soak it in warm water to remove any milk residue on it. A great way of cleaning any residue from within the wand is by using a pipe cleaner. Also a pin or paper clip is the ideal tool for removing any clogs that may have occurred in the steam hole of the wand.
However, if you do need to decalcify your machine then run a mixture of 1 part white vinegar to 1 part water through it. Then after doing this run through some plain water 2 or 3 times to ensure that you have removed all the decalcifying liquid.
Now all you need to do is reassemble the machine and it is ready to be used again. Hopefully these espresso cleaning tips will help to keep your machine in tip top condition and producing that all important drink for you in the future.
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