For many of us, a typical morning routine involves brewing a fresh pot of coffee. That said, given our coffee makers’ frequent use, properly cleaning and descaling them is a task often overlooked.

A dirty coffee maker makes mornings less enjoyable. Bitter coffee buildup, oily residue, limescale, and mold can affect the flavor of every cup of joe. Your coffee maker may even start to clog, taking ...

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 ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Does the coffee from your automatic coffee maker suddenly taste a bit weird? Does it ...

Did you know you should be cleaning your coffee pot every month? Not just to get out old coffee grounds, but also because your coffee maker may have mold growing in it. Yep, mold. One study found that ...

Not cleaning your coffee maker may lower the quality of your brew and even damage the machine. Take a look at your coffee maker’s manual and check for any cleaning instructions from the manufacturer.

How clean is the coffee that comes out of your machine? That depends. A better question is how clean is your coffee maker? Some people think because the coffee itself is hot, that it kills all the ...