Some years ago, the National Sanitation Foundation conducted a study to challenge perceptions of cleanliness. The research found that kitchens, not bathrooms, are the most germ-ridden areas in homes. One of the chief realms of germs and junk?
Your coffee maker.
But having a clean brewer isn’t just a matter of hygiene. According to Erika Vonie, a consultant, NYC Coffee Masters champion and the former director of coffee at Trade, it translates to better tasting brew.
“You want each coffee to have a chance to shine every time you brew it. Having a clean starting point every day is a great way to do that,” Vonie says. Here are three areas on your coffee maker that need the most love.
Carafe
The carafe of a coffee maker harbors stains and any mineral content left by the coffee you make. According to Vonie, Urnex is the gold standard of coffee cleaning supplies. The brand’s carafe cleaner costs less than $10 and you can use it to wipe out any lingering matter from the carafe with a few squirts and some hot water.
Urnex Clearly Coffee Pot Cleaner
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$8.47 (6% off)