I ran a cleaning cycle and two descale cycles on my espresso maker

Ran out of cleaning tablets otherwise I would have done two of those as well.

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ryannathans@aussie.zone · 18 pts · 1y (2 replies)

You can use citric acid too, or at least I did

Lactic acid is a no no though apparently

LimpRimble@lemmy.ca · 14 pts · 1y (1 reply)

Lactic acid is a no no

And sulphuric is right out.

Hamartiogonic@sopuli.xyz · 5 pts · 1y

Oh… I guess I’ll just put away my HCl, HNO3, HF and other goodies.

artifex@piefed.social · 13 pts · 1y

Citric acid works great for this. A $10 bag will last the rest of your machine’s life, and there’s no weird aftertaste like can sometimes happen with vinegar.

vk6flab@lemmy.radio · 11 pts · 1y

I've always used vinegar to descale my coffee machine.

DrBob@lemmy.ca · 11 pts · 1y

Espresso maker? Living close to edge aren't you sport.

etchinghillside@reddthat.com · 9 pts · 1y (1 reply)

As long as your coffee mug still has 10+ years of black tar in it.

apftwb@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 1y

Its called seasoning

ikidd@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y

You can get citric acid at most brew/winemaking stores that works fine.