When it comes to using a Moccamaster, the most important part is not just learning how to make the perfect cup of joe, it is learning how to clean the Moccamaster.

This may seem like a pain, but did you know that your coffee quality produced by Moccamaster could be degrading with each use? With the buildup of oils, calcium, and water minerals, your cup of coffee probably isn’t tasting as delicious as it could.

In this article, we’ll take a closer look at what we can do about the buildup of minerals and oils in your Moccamaster and why it’s important to regularly clean and descale it. We’ll also provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to clean and descale your Moccamaster so that you can enjoy a fresher, better-tasting cup of coffee.

How to Clean a Moccamaster Coffee Maker

There are two crucial steps in the cleaning of the Moccamaster, and they both serve two different purposes. Both processes are listed below, but we will start by covering the descaling process.

1. The Descaling Process (Limescale removal)
2. The Cleaning Process (Oil removal)

What is Descaling?

Descaling is the process of removing limescale, a hard, chalky deposit consisting of minerals and calcium, from the heating elements of your coffee maker.

Limescale is present in all water, regardless of how clean it may appear, and can build up over time in your Moccamaster. This buildup can have a significant impact on the quality of your coffee and the performance of your machine.

When limescale accumulates on the heating elements of your Moccamaster, it can cause the temperature to fluctuate and affect the brew time. This can result in coffee that is too hot or too cool, and can lead to a bitter taste.

Additionally, limescale buildup can also cause your Moccamaster to work harder and less efficiently, which can shorten its lifespan.

How To Descale a Moccamaster with Vinegar

 It is important to note that descaling is not the same as cleaning, which refers to removing the residue from coffee oils.

While both are important for maintaining the quality of your coffee, descaling specifically targets the buildup of limescale. Here’s the most effective way we have found to descale your Moccamaster!

Supplies you will need to descale a Moccamaster: 

• White vinegar
• Water
• Moccamaster
• Clean cloth

Steps to Descaling a Moccamaster:

1. Mix the descaling solution: Combine equal parts white vinegar and water in the coffee maker’s water reservoir. For a larger machine, you might need to use more solution.
2. Run the coffee maker: Start a brew cycle and let the machine run until half of the solution has gone through. Turn off the coffee maker and let it sit for about 30 minutes.
3. Finish the brew cycle: After the 30 minutes have passed, turn the coffee maker back on and finish the brew cycle. Dispose of the used solution.
4. Rinse the coffee maker: Fill the water reservoir with clean water and run the machine through a complete cycle. Repeat this step until the vinegar scent is gone.

In conclusion, descaling is a crucial step in maintaining the quality of your coffee and the performance of your coffee maker.

By regularly descaling your coffee maker, you can ensure that you are enjoying the freshest and best-tasting cup of coffee possible.

How To Clean A Moccamaster 

Cleaning and descaling a coffee maker are essential steps in maintaining the quality and performance of your machine.

While both cleaning and descaling are important, they refer to different aspects of maintaining your coffee maker.

Cleaning specifically refers to removing the residue from coffee oils, while descaling refers to removing the buildup of limescale. Coffee oils are created when coffee beans are roasted.

These oils can leave a residue on your coffee maker, which can affect the taste of your coffee over time. This residue can build up in various parts of your coffee maker, such as the carafe and the filter basket.

If not cleaned regularly, this residue can become rancid, which can affect the taste of your coffee. Here is our proven Moccamaster cleaning process:

Supplies you will need:

• Warm, soapy water
• White vinegar
• Clean cloth
• Soft-bristled brush or toothbrush
• Coffee maker cleaning solution (for best cleaning)

Steps to cleaning a Moccamaster:

1. Unplug the coffee maker and let it cool down completely.
2. Remove the carafe and filter basket, and wash them with warm, soapy water. You can also put them in the dishwasher.
3. Wipe down the exterior of the coffee maker with a damp cloth.
4. Remove the showerhead from the brew basket and soak it in a solution of equal parts water and white vinegar for 15 minutes to remove any mineral buildup. Rinse it thoroughly and dry before replacing it.
5. If there’s any mineral buildup in the water reservoir, mix a solution of water and white vinegar, fill the reservoir and let it sit for 15-20 minutes. Rinse the reservoir thoroughly with clean water.
6. Use a toothbrush or a soft-bristled brush to gently scrub the heating element to remove any buildup or debris.
7. For a deeper clean, use a coffee maker cleaning solution such as Urnex Cleancaf or Full Circle Coffee Machine Cleaner. Follow the instructions on the package for the recommended amount and dilution ratio.
   1. Fill the water reservoir with the cleaning solution and run the coffee maker through a complete cycle.
   2. Rinse the water reservoir thoroughly with clean water and run the coffee maker through a few cycles with clean water to flush out any remaining cleaning solution.
8. Wipe down the exterior of the coffee maker with a damp cloth to remove any residue.