POUR OVER
Pour Over (V60, Kalita, Etc.)
Pour-over gear is low-maintenance, but if you don’t clean it properly, oils and mineral deposits will build up and mess with your coffee’s clarity.
🧼 After Every Brew:
Rinse with hot water—never leave old coffee sitting.
Wipe with a soft cloth to keep the surface clean.
✨ Weekly Deep Clean:
Soak in a solution of warm water and baking soda (or use a dedicated coffee cleaner like Cafiza).
Scrub the inside gently with a non-abrasive brush.
🚨 Pro Tip: Avoid using dish soap—it can leave a residue that affects flavour.
CHEMEX
A Chemex is essentially a fancy glass pour-over, so treat it like one. But since it’s all glass, staining and buildup can be a problem if you don’t clean it properly.
🧼 After Every Brew:
Rinse thoroughly with hot water.
Never leave coffee sitting in the brewer—it stains fast.
✨ Weekly Deep Clean:
Fill with warm water and a drop of dish soap, then swirl and rinse.
For tough stains, soak with a mix of baking soda and warm water, then scrub with a bottle brush.
Dishwasher safe? Yes, but top rack only!
🚨 Pro Tip: If your Chemex has a wooden collar, remove it before washing to prevent water damage.
FRENCH PRESS
The biggest problem with French presses? Oils and old grounds get trapped in the filter, making your coffee taste stale. But when used properly and cared for, a french press makes a stunning coffee.
🧼 After Every Brew:
Dump the grounds (compost them if you can!).
Rinse everything immediately—don’t let coffee oils sit.
✨ Weekly Deep Clean:
Take apart the plunger assembly and wash each piece separately.
Soak the mesh filter in warm water + baking soda to remove built-up oils.
For stubborn grime, scrub with a soft brush (avoid anything too abrasive).
🚨 Pro Tip: If your coffee tastes off, your filter is probably clogged—give it a deep clean.
DRIP BREWERS
Basic drip coffee makers need more care than people realize. If you don’t clean them regularly, minerals and coffee oils will destroy your brew quality.
🧼 Daily Care:
Empty the old coffee grounds immediately.
Wash the carafe and filter basket with warm, soapy water.
🛠 Monthly Descaling:
Run a brew cycle with a mix of equal parts white vinegar and water.
Follow with 2-3 full brew cycles of plain water to rinse out any vinegar taste.
🚨 Pro Tip: If your coffee starts tasting weak or funky, your machine is due for a deep clean.