For many of us, a typical morning routine involves brewing a fresh pot of coffee. That said, given our coffee makers’ frequent use, properly cleaning and descaling them is a task often overlooked.

A dirty coffee maker makes mornings less enjoyable. Bitter coffee buildup, oily residue, limescale, and mold can affect the flavor of every cup of joe. Your coffee maker may even start to clog, taking ...

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According to the National Coffee Association, the average person drinks three cups of joe daily, which makes for all the more reason to learn how to clean a coffee maker. We get it: It’s easy to ...

If you use your drip coffee machine on a regular basis, it's a good idea to give it a cleaning and descaling at least once every few months. Depending on the style of your coffee maker, bacteria and ...

If you haven’t cleaned your coffee pot lately—or don’t even know how to clean a coffee maker—now is the time to learn the steps. Not only does buildup make your coffee taste kind of gross, but it ...

If your morning brew tastes more bitter than usual, it might be a sign that it's time to clean your coffee maker. (Getty) Not to burst your bubble, but when was the last time you cleaned your coffee ...