What is the difference between cleaning tablets and descaler?
The cleaning cup cleans the brew chamber and exit needle to eliminate the coffee oil residue to make better tasting coffee. And the descaling liquid effectively breaks down the mineral scale on the heating element to extend the life of the machine. Descaling is slightly different to cleaning – though no less essential in the long run. While cleaning should be done regularly, descaling can be done every 6-12 months to remove the build-up of limescale in your machine. This occurs because the water you use to make your coffee is full of minerals.Empty the coffee from the appliance. Pour 1/2 teaspoon (3g) of Cafiza® powder on 2l of water – directly into the water tank. Start the coffee machine, wait until the liquid enters each container of the coffee machine and stop the coffee machine for 30 minutes. Remove all containers and rinse with clean hot water.For serious clogs, you’ll need to use espresso machine cleaning tablets—we generally recommend the CAFIZA brand. Simply mix the cleaning product with warm water and soak your portafilter and baskets for 30 minutes, making sure to rinse thoroughly afterward.Run the coffee maker through two complete brew cycles to flush the unit after descaling. Use a full carafe of fresh cold water each time.Once the solution has passed through, let the machine sit for about 15-20 minutes to allow the solution to breakdown any mineral build up. After the descaling process, rinse the coffee pod machine by running several cycles with fresh water to eliminate any residual solution.
Are descaling tablets better than liquid descalers?
Whether you choose descaling liquid or descaling tablets, both options are effective at removing mineral deposits and limescale. Your decision should be based on factors like appliance compatibility, cost, and personal preference. Recognizing when descaling becomes necessary doesn’t require specialized knowledge—your appliances provide clear signals when mineral buildup reaches problematic levels: Visual indicators: White, chalky residue around water outlets and heating elements. Flaking mineral deposits visible inside kettles or water chambers.
How many cafiza tablets to descale?
Insert one Cafiza® tablet into the opening of the coffee machine and follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Designed for everyday use. Cleaning tablets are an effective way to keep your coffee machine clean and protect it from scaling, blockages, and malfunctions.
How often should you use Cafiza?
Remove the spent espresso from your portafilter and wipe and purge the steam wand after each use. A full cleaning with Cafiza should be done once/week. Once/month, check the water tank for chemical build up and descale as needed. Remove the spent espresso from your portafilter and wipe and purge the steam wand after each use. A full cleaning with Cafiza should be done once/week.For serious clogs, you’ll need to use espresso machine cleaning tablets—we generally recommend the CAFIZA brand. Simply mix the cleaning product with warm water and soak your portafilter and baskets for 30 minutes, making sure to rinse thoroughly afterward.A: Cafiza Espresso cleaner is fine grain, so it will not clog the pump, in an espresso machine. If Cafiza2 is a larger grain size it may not flow though the small bleed hole in the pump system.