Youβve likely seen it before: a chalky, white residue on parts of your coffee maker; or a bright red light which has alarmingly turned on. Perhaps youβve even noticed that your morning coffee has been tasting a little off lately. Fear not, all it means is that itβs time to descale your coffee maker.
Descaling may sound like a scary word, but itβs actually no big deal and is just the result of βhardβ water: tap water with a high mineral content (like calcium, magnesium and limestone), which over time, results in spots. Itβs harmless to your health, but can definitely affect the taste of your coffee, so itβs a good idea to descale by removing that buildup.
Of course, the cleaning method youβll need depends on what type of coffee maker you have. Whether youβve got a French press or a fancy espresso machine, hereβs the best way to clean pretty much every type of coffee maker out there.