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.

We don’t always have the answers, but we have some people on speed dial who do — which is why we present to you our series FYI where we have experts explain if lip balm is actually bad, how often you ...

As a homeowner, there’s a never-ending list of things to clean. The visibly “dirty” things always seem to rise to the top of ...

The difference between an espresso made on a clean coffee machine versus a dirty one is like night and day, but it’s easy to neglect if you don’t know what you’re looking for During coffee trainings, ...

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 ...

A clean machine will last longer and make better-tasting coffee By Althea Chang-Cook If you brew your own coffee at home, or ...

Performing a deep clean on a coffee maker is important to extend its useful life and ensure you’re brewing the best-tasting coffee possible. A buildup of hard water scale and rancid coffee oils in a ...

You probably know that you should clean the removable components of your coffee maker regularly by washing them with hot, soapy water, or by placing them in the top rack of the dishwasher. (Whether ...

If your morning brew tastes more bitter than usual, it might be a sign that it's time to clean your coffee maker. (Getty) Not to burst your bubble, but when was the last time you cleaned your coffee ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Joanne Chen Joanne Chen is an editor on the home-decor team. She edits ...