A Keurig is a mom’s best friend. Anything that makes a day easier is BAE, especially in today’s times with children underfoot and husbands working from home. Coffee is the go-go juice we all need to start the day off right, and your coffee maker gets lots of use. It’s important to know how to care for such a vital appliance. More importantly, for your health and safety you probably want to know how to deep clean your Keurig.
It doesn’t seem like a one-cup coffeemaker would need to be deep cleaned. Put water in it, pop in a pod, and push a button, repeat. However, even if you’re using distilled water, a Keurig needs regular maintenance and the occasional deep cleaning for your health. Here’s how to prolong the life of your beloved Keurig, as well as why you should clean it and how often.
Why you need to deep clean your Keurig
How often should you clean your Keurig?
As far as a general wipe down, I’d recommend wiping it down as needed but for a more rigorous cleaning, Keurig recommends descaling your brewer every 3 to 6 months, depending on your water source. For example, a home with hard water would probably need to descale the Keurig machine more often than every 6 months. Do this and preserve the health of your beloved Keurig machine.
You'll be happy you've taken these simple steps for a tastier — and cleaner — cup of coffee. “It always feels like a daunting task to have to clean the machine but really, it’s not that hard and I feel better knowing my coffee and tea are bacteria-free,” mom Melissa Tigu told Mom.com.
