How to Clean a Keurig—All You Need Is 30 Minutes and White Vinegar
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Chances are when you think about a cup of jo, the focus is on the need for caffeine, not on how to clean a Keurig coffee maker. Perhaps, one of the reason’s you got the machine is so you don’t have to worry about cleaning a classic coffee maker, but that doesn’t mean that you can neglect the K-Cup. Yes, one of the perks of a Keurig is that it’s a quick solution to jumping into the day or avoiding a midday slump, but you still need to take care of your caffeine hero. Don’t wait until your cup of coffee tastes off or you notice buildup every time you open your Keurig machine.
Even if you think your kitchen appliance is working just fine, it still needs to be routinely cleaned and disinfected to run smoothly—no matter if it’s a Keurig K-Mini Single Serve coffee maker or a K-Elite with a five-cup water reservoir. The pod holder for the K-Cup is a damp and dark place. The water reservoir can get icky if left unattended for too long, and the drip tray beneath the coffee cup doesn’t just collect water—it’s also a bath for bacteria and sludgy grime. What’s more, hard water increases mineral deposits that can cause your Keurig mechanisms to glitch. That said, learning how to clean a Keurig doesn’t have to sap all of your energy—after all, a coffee machine shouldn’t drain you. That would just be ironic.
