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Keep Coffee Drinkers Happy With Regular Coffee Machine Cleaning - Here's Why

Written by Genevieve Rahman | Sep 29, 2020 7:44:00 AM

Happy International Coffee Day! With coffee being the 2nd favorite beverage in the world, it's necessary to always have regular maintenance of your beloved workplace coffee makers. This is especially important for those who have recently re-opened their workplace or have been shutdown. Keep your workplace caffeinated and happy with an essential coffee service appointment by our expert technicians this autumn for better-tasting coffee! If that's not enough, here are a few reasons you should consider cleaning your coffee machines now:

All Machines Need Repairs & Replacements, Coffee Machines Are No Different

All machines need a check-up every so often to make sure they are running properly. If your workplace have a designated coffee area that is a high-traffic location, it is very important to make sure the equipment is working properly. Replacement of hoses, fitting, connections, filters, drip trays, heating elements and water tanks are a necessary element of a coffee program at any workplace. Keeping up with this task keeps the coffee brewing, there is nothing worse than a morning without coffee!

It's Really A Matter Of Taste

Have you ever tasted coffee that was bitter and flat out gross? A need for professional descaling could be the reason a coffee maker's taste is no longer good. Water deposits alter the water flow, restrict the movement of the coffee, therefore effecting the taste. If your workplace has been shutdown or recently re-opened, stagnant coffee makers for weeks or months need to be descaled to get the best taste. Many coffee makers can be tricky to descale, so it's best to have an expert walk you through the process to make sure it's done correctly.

Cleaning Coffee Makers Is Not A Simple Task

Ready to clean your coffee machines? General coffee machine cleaning is a multi-step process to ensure for a clean brewing experience. General Cleaning – may include, but not limited to:

  • Removing oil build-up accumulated from coffee grounds/beans
  • Removing sediment, grounds, or liquid from internal components, water or airlines, and drip trays
  • Clearing a clogged puncture mechanism (Keurig)
  • Cleaning or replacing stained pots and/or decanters
  • General cleaning and disinfecting the interior and exterior of equipment
  • Waterline flushing
  • Water reservoir flushing
  • Parts replacement –replacement of hoses, fittings, connections, filters, drip trays, heating elements, water tanks
  • Water quality assessment (helps determine if you have the most effective filter(s), or if current filters need replacing

Contact the experts now to schedule servicing of your coffee machines this autumn!