Coffee machine cleaning tablets

What are cleaning tablets for a coffee machine?

Cleaning tablets for a coffee machine get rid of grease from your machine. You mainly use these tablets in fully automatic coffee machines. In other types, like semi-automatic machines, cleaning powder is often the go-to. Regular use of these tablets is crucial to avoid issues with your coffee machine. Coffee beans tend to be a bit oily, and during brewing, this oil ends up in the brewing group and pipes of the machine. Using cleaning tablets helps prevent this grease from building up and causing blockages.

How do coffee machine cleaning tablets work?

Cleaning tablets work alongside your coffee machine's built-in cleaning programme. You pop a tablet into the machine's brewing group and then run the automatic cleaning programme. This programme dissolves the tablet and flushes it through every part of the machine that the greasy coffee passes through. After running the cleaning cycle, your coffee machine will be clear of any greasy residues.

Which brand of coffee machine cleaning tablets?

Most coffee machine brands recommend their own cleaning tablets in their manuals. However, you can use universal tablets as well. The size and weight of the tablet are key for its performance. Firstly, make sure the tablet fits the cleaning compartment. It's also important that the cleaning programme completely dissolves the tablet. Most tablets weigh around 2.5 grams, but some machines might need a 1-gram tablet.

At Café du Jour, we have tablets from brands like Cafetto Tevo, Café du Jour, and Bosch/Siemens. Our house brand tablets work with various fully automatic machines and come in both 1-gram and 2.5-gram sizes.

How do you use coffee machine cleaning tablets?

These tablets are used alongside the machine’s cleaning programme. Each machine's manual explains how to start and run this programme. Typically, you’ll be prompted to insert a tablet, which you do by popping it into a special compartment or placing it in the brewing group’s filter. The cleaning programme takes care of the rest. Afterwards, the brewing group is rinsed with clean water, leaving your machine grease-free and ready to go.

The importance of regular maintenance

Your coffee machine is a valuable piece of kit for any coffee lover. To ensure it performs at its best and lasts, regular maintenance is crucial. Regularly using cleaning tablets is a surefire way to extend your machine's life. Here, we’ll discuss how they can improve the performance and durability of your coffee machine.

How cleaning tablets improve your coffee machine

Using cleaning tablets can help to increase the lifespan of your coffee machine. Here's what they do:

Removal of build-up and limescale deposits

With regular use, your machine can gather coffee residues, oils, and minerals like calcium and magnesium. This build-up can affect performance, causing blockages, disrupted water flow, and even changing your coffee's taste. Cleaning tablets are specifically made to clear out this build-up and cut down limescale deposits, making sure your machine works efficiently.

Improve the taste of your coffee

Deposits and limescale in your machine can mess with coffee flavour, leading to bitterness, flatness, or a bad smell. Regular use of cleaning tablets keeps your machine clean, preserving your coffee’s aroma and flavour. This enhances your coffee experience and satisfaction.

Maintaining machine performance

An uncleaned coffee machine can see reduced performance over time. Clogged pipes and limescale affect water flow, resulting in longer brew times and weaker coffee. Tablets keep your machine’s internal parts clean and blockage-free, maintaining steady water flow and ensuring coffee is brewed at the right pressure.

Extending the life of the machine

Whether you own a fully automatic coffee machine, an espresso machine, or another kind, ensure regular cleaning with the right tablets. This will lengthen the life of your machine, letting you enjoy a perfect cuppa for longer.

By removing build-up and limescale, you lower the chances of blockages, worn components, and other issues. This means your machine works more efficiently, is less prone to damage, and lets you enjoy it for longer.

How do you use coffee machine cleaning tablets?

Using these tablets is straightforward. Check your machine's user manual for guidance on usage frequency and methods. It's generally recommended to perform regular cleaning, inserting the tablets as part of the process. This effectively clears coffee residues, oils, and fats, improving your coffee’s taste and ensuring optimal water flow.

By regularly cleaning your machine with quality tablets, you can prevent breakdowns and prolong its lifespan. These tablets not only clean the pipes and brewing group but also vigorously remove coffee deposits. This enhances the coffee taste and keeps your machine running safely and optimally.

Besides cleaning, regular descaling is necessary. For this, special decalcifiers are available, which should be used following the manufacturer’s instructions for the best results.

How often do you clean your coffee machine with cleaning tablets?

The frequency of cleaning depends on your machine's make and model, along with the manufacturer’s guidelines. Generally, it’s suggested to clean your machine with tablets every 1-3 months.

For a more accurate recommendation, I'd need the make and model of your machine to offer specific cleaning instructions.

What should you pay attention to when buying cleaning tablets for coffee machines?

When selecting cleaning tablets, consider both quality and price. There are plenty of brands and options out there, but the top tablets provide safe, effective cleaning at a reasonable price. At Café du Jour, we stock various high-quality tablets to keep your machine clean.

Don't use the wrong cleaning products!

Avoid using unsuitable cleaning products like vinegar, as they can harm your machine’s internal components. Stick to recommended tablets for the best cleaning and protection.

Buy cleaning tablets at Café du Jour

As a proud coffee machine owner, you know the value of regular maintenance. Fortunately, our cleaning tablets are here to help keep your machine in top condition.

Our cleaning tablets come in handy packages and are compatible with a wide range of coffee machines. They effectively clean the brewing group and remove coffee residues, so you can enjoy the best possible coffee flavour. Plus, the tablets indicate when they need replacing, ensuring your machine stays clean and well-maintained.

Extend your coffee machine’s lifespan, savour fantastic coffee, and prevent issues by using our cleaning tablets regularly. Buy your cleaning tablets now and enjoy the best coffee taste, while prolonging your machine's life!