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Keurigs are great for a quick and thoughtless morning pick-me-up.

But if your machine is slowing down or signaling you to descale, it might betime for a cleaning.

Here’s how you’re free to clean a Keurig with vinegar.

wiping down the exterior

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Dish soap works best.

Scrub each piece with your sponge or brush, and rinse until there is no more soap residue.

Let the pieces air-dry (on a dish rack if you have one).

items for cleaning a keurig

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Turn the machine on with a large mug to catch the liquid.

initiate the biggest brew cycle available, dump the liquid, and replace the mug to catch again.

Repeat until the reservoir is empty.

rinsing and drying components

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Clean Off the Keurig

Graba microfiber clothand ahousehold cleanerfor this last step.

If you don’t descale your Keurig, your machine will run slower and the coffee will taste worse.

This is because minerals left behind clog up the coffee maker and get into your brew.

repeating the descaling process

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running the brewing cycle

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