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You should clean your coffee pot regularly. Over time, deposits build up that are difficult to remove later. Various household remedies can help prevent bacteria and stubborn grime from forming.
1. Clean the coffee pot with dishwasher tablets
Dishwasher tablets clean your dishes in the dishwasher. Use this cleaning agent to remove stubborn grime from the coffee pot.
- Crush or break up a dishwasher tablet. Place it in the coffee pot. Pour warm water into the pot and add a few grains of rice.
- Let the coffee pot soak for about an hour. Swirl it around occasionally to help loosen the grime. The rice grains help loosen the grime from the sides of the coffee pot.
- Then rinse the coffee pot with warm water. Use a sponge to remove any remaining grime.
2. Remove Dried-On Coffee Residue with Baking Soda
If there are a lot of dried-on coffee residues in the coffee pot, baking soda can help. This home remedy can also remove tea stains. You can also use it to clean a thermos.
- Mix some baking soda with water. Rub the paste onto the sides of the coffee pot.
- Fill the pot with water so that all the sides are covered. Let the remedy soak overnight.
- Rinse the coffee pot thoroughly with warm water the next day.
3. Baking Soda and Baking Powder: All-Purpose Cleaners
Baking soda and baking powder can help with many household cleaning problems. Both work in a similar way by dissolving grime and neutralizing unpleasant odors.
- Pour a packet of baking soda or baking powder into the coffee pot. Add hot water. The sides of the pot should be completely covered by the liquid.
- Let this home remedy sit overnight. Swirl the pot occasionally if you happen to get up during the night.
- Rinse the coffee pot thoroughly the next day.
