How to Remove Mold From a Coffee Maker

Last Updated on January 5, 2023 by admin

The growth of mold in coffee makers can be attributed to poor cleaning of the pot. NSF International in a 2011 study on 22 households, came to a shocking conclusion, “That half the brewers in the houses studied are prime breeding grounds for yeast and coffee mold“. Of these, one out of every ten coffee machines harbored coliform bacteria.

More shocking was the discovery that the coffee reservoirs, averaged a larger germ count than door handles of bathrooms and toilet seats.

A good way to go according to professionals on how to get rid of mold in coffee makers is the use of vinegar.

This simple ingredient in many kitchens is the key to removing mold in the coffee pot.

Vinegar also helps in ‘decalcifying’ the coffee maker as well. Thus, removing the buildup scale from the coffee machine.

To get rid of mold in a coffee maker, it is advisable to clean your brewer each day and decalcify it with vinegar on a regular schedule.

 

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How to clean Coffee Maker With Vinegar

  1. Fill the brewer with equal amounts of vinegar and water. White vinegar is most suitable for this exercise.
  2. Use a paper filter and allow the solution to brew until the chamber is half empty.
  3. Turn off the appliance. Let it sit for half an hour before finishing the process.
  4. Pour the brew back into the coffee maker and run it one more time (do not let it sit for 30 mins as in step 3 above)
  5. Rinse the brewer.
  6. Place a new paper filter, then brew again with clean water (twice)
  7. Put two spoons of baking soda into the carafe. Add some white vinegar. Swirl this around and allow it to sit for a few minutes. Then use a scrubber (sponge) to rid the coffee pot of gunk.
  8. Rinse the coffee pot with clean water and allow it to dry
  9. Use a damp cloth to clean the coffee pot.

 

The process of using vinegar to remove mold in the coffee maker should be repeated frequently. It will prevent mold and bacteria from accumulating in the coffee machine, which may lead to the aftertaste we often experience. 

 

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