How to Clean Your Coffee Maker HD

Watch more Coffee Recipes & Tips videos: http://www.howcast.com/videos/156142-How-to-Clean-Your-Coffee-Maker Make your coffee maker sparkle with these easy tips. Step 1: Clean the machine Clean the inside of your coffee maker by running a mixture of equal parts white vinegar and water though the machine. Do two runs with water afterward to remove the vinegar. Tip You can substitute a half dozen Alka-Seltzer or denture tablets, a quarter of a cup of baking soda, or the juice of a fresh lemon for the vinegar. Step 2: Get ice and salt To get your carafe looking like new, try this barista trick. Toss a handful of ice cubes and a couple of teaspoons of salt--rock or table--into the carafe. Step 3: Swish vigorously Swish vigorously for a minute or two. Step 4: Rinse thoroughly Rinse thoroughly. Tip If you have a stainless-steel carafe, fill it with boiling water, add a few tablespoonfuls of powdered dishwasher detergent, let it sit overnight, then swish with a dish brush and rinse. Step 5: Fill with water and baking soda To get rid of any lingering vinegar smell in the carafe, fill it with warm water, add a teaspoon of baking soda, let it sit for a few minutes, and rinse well. You’re ready for a delicious cup of coffee! Did You Know? The average American drinks 23 gallons of coffee a year, or about 400 cups.