http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-a-coffee-pot/ How to clean anything and everything! Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:15:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-a-coffee-pot/#comment-7905 Connie Fri, 12 Dec 2008 23:45:49 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-a-coffee-pot/#comment-7905 MY 88 year old mother-in-law knows all the old tricks, so I was surprised when she told me to clean my Stainless Steel percolator by spraying the entire interior, basket w/lid & stem and lid with Clorox Clean-up ( or similar bleach spray), and go do something else for a while. When you return, take an old toothbrush to it, and all that brown yuck will come right off. Rinse well & it will shine like new! No elbow grease needed! MY 88 year old mother-in-law knows all the old tricks, so I was surprised when she told me to clean my Stainless Steel percolator by spraying the entire interior, basket w/lid & stem and lid with Clorox Clean-up ( or similar bleach spray), and go do something else for a while. When you return, take an old toothbrush to it, and all that brown yuck will come right off. Rinse well & it will shine like new! No elbow grease needed!

]]> http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-a-coffee-pot/#comment-5435 Karl Sun, 12 Oct 2008 02:49:49 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-a-coffee-pot/#comment-5435 The best way to clean a coffee pot is to fill it up with hot water and add a half cup of bleach let it sit for just a minute and rinse well. Now it's cleaned and sanitized. The best way to clean a coffee pot is to fill it up with hot water and add a half cup of bleach let it sit for just a minute and rinse well. Now it’s cleaned and sanitized.

]]> http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-a-coffee-pot/#comment-5199 Wini Tue, 07 Oct 2008 04:58:09 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-a-coffee-pot/#comment-5199 I scrub glassware, such as coffeepots, with baking soda. Just dump a little in, add a bit of water, and scrub with a soft cloth or Teflon-safe scrubby pad. It takes stains off any kind of glassware or china. I scrub glassware, such as coffeepots, with baking soda. Just dump a little in, add a bit of water, and scrub with a soft cloth or Teflon-safe scrubby pad. It takes stains off any kind of glassware or china.

]]> http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-a-coffee-pot/#comment-3962 Jean Sun, 14 Sep 2008 05:37:58 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-a-coffee-pot/#comment-3962 To clean the machine I run vinegar through once, then a pot of clean water. When that is done I wipe off the residue under the top and clean the machine on the outside. For the carafe I use bleach and dish washing liquid, fill the pot with water, some bleach and let the pot and the basket soak like this for say, an hour, rinse really well and clean as new. That old swirling the ice and salt thing doesn't work all that great. Used this trick when working at a gas station and no one knew i used bleach because you rinse so well there is no taste or smell left behind. To clean the machine I run vinegar through once, then a pot of clean water. When that is done I wipe off the residue under the top and clean the machine on the outside. For the carafe I use bleach and dish washing liquid, fill the pot with water, some bleach and let the pot and the basket soak like this for say, an hour, rinse really well and clean as new. That old swirling the ice and salt thing doesn’t work all that great. Used this trick when working at a gas station and no one knew i used bleach because you rinse so well there is no taste or smell left behind.

]]> http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-a-coffee-pot/#comment-355 Marilyn Ritter Sat, 20 Oct 2007 13:36:12 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-a-coffee-pot/#comment-355 Fill with full strength vinegar and let sit overnight. Start coffee machine. Run it twice with fresh water to get the taste out before brewing coffee. Works really well. Fill with full strength vinegar and let sit overnight. Start coffee machine. Run it twice with fresh water to get the taste out before brewing coffee. Works really well.

]]> http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-a-coffee-pot/#comment-288 roger Fri, 12 Oct 2007 23:57:06 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-a-coffee-pot/#comment-288 I use a denture cleaner, number of tablets depending on how long since the last cleaning. I usually allow it to sit overnight with the solution in the pot. I use a denture cleaner, number of tablets depending on how long since the last cleaning. I usually allow it to sit overnight with the solution in the pot.

]]> http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-a-coffee-pot/#comment-204 Marilyn Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:07:25 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-a-coffee-pot/#comment-204 Use vinegar and a little water , run through pot to clean inside then put in dishwasher or use s.o.s. pads to clean tough stains before washing. Be sure to run coffee through and dump out before drinking next pot. Use vinegar and a little water , run through pot to clean inside then put in dishwasher or use s.o.s. pads to clean tough stains before washing. Be sure to run coffee through and dump out before drinking next pot.

]]> http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-a-coffee-pot/#comment-201 Eric Tue, 02 Oct 2007 15:26:33 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-a-coffee-pot/#comment-201 Fill the coffee pot with water and about 1/2 cup of plain vinegar. Start the brewing process with the water and vinegar mixture. your coffee pot will be fresh and clean for your next cup of coffee. Fill the coffee pot with water and about 1/2 cup of plain vinegar. Start the brewing process with the water and vinegar mixture. your coffee pot will be fresh and clean for your next cup of coffee.

]]> http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-a-coffee-pot/#comment-149 Laura Thu, 20 Sep 2007 20:07:04 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-a-coffee-pot/#comment-149 Putting Ice in a carafe will help, but the best way to quickly "scrub" the carafe or pot stained with coffee is to place salt in with the ice. Place several pieces of ice and lots of salt in the pot or carafe and swish it around, the abrasiveness of the salt quickens the cleaning and helps remove the odor as well. Putting Ice in a carafe will help, but the best way to quickly “scrub” the carafe or pot stained with coffee is to place salt in with the ice. Place several pieces of ice and lots of salt in the pot or carafe and swish it around, the abrasiveness of the salt quickens the cleaning and helps remove the odor as well.

]]> http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-a-coffee-pot/#comment-143 Jasper Thu, 20 Sep 2007 03:18:01 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-a-coffee-pot/#comment-143 Got a grungy coffee pot? Fill it 1/4 way with crushed ice and swirl it around against the glass. It will scrape off all of the cooked-on coffee stains! Got a grungy coffee pot? Fill it 1/4 way with crushed ice and swirl it around against the glass. It will scrape off all of the cooked-on coffee stains!

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