How to Clean a Percolator
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How to Clean a Percolator
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A coffee percolator is a simple energy efficient way to get your morning cup of java but like any coffee machine it needs a little upkeep from time to time. A clean percolator that runs well will make better coffee and itll last you much longer than one that is dirty and corroding. Take a few minutes to clean out your percolator on a daily basis and give it a good deep cleaning with baking soda and white vinegar every 1 to 2 months. Avoid letting coffee or coffee grounds sit in the percolator overnight. The best way to keep your percolator in good shape is to give it a little TLC every time you use it. Once youre finished drinking your coffee take a few minutes to drain out any excess liquid and discard of those used coffee grounds. Leaving those things in your percolator for too long can stain your machine and affect the quality of your morning brew.
Use warm soapy water to wash out the body of the percolator. Take your percolator to the sink make sure to unplug it if its an electric percolator and fill the water basin with warm water and about 1 teaspoon 4.9 mL of dish soap. Swirl the soapy water around and use a sponge to quickly wipe down the interior. Rinse it out until the water runs clear.
Scrub the percolator basket if it has built up grime or coffee residue. The basket is where the coffee grounds sit so it can get oily pretty quickly. If youre cleaning your percolator every day you should be able to just use a sponge dipped in warm soapy water to wipe down the basket.
Wipe down the stem and clean away any stuck coffee grounds. This may also be called the perk tube just depending on what kind of machine youre using. Essentially its what holds the percolator basket in place. It can get a little oily sometimes so take a few moments to wipe it down with your soapy sponge and rinse it off with clean water when youre done.
Clear off the inside of the lid if it looks discolored. As the coffee brews the steam rises inside the percolator and can carry steaming coffee to the lid which sometimes discolors it. Use your sponge with soapy water to wipe it down and clear away any grime or residue.
Clean the outside of the percolator to keep it sparkling. Dont use a scouring pad or anything else that might scrape the stainless steel. Warm soapy water on a sponge should get rid of any coffee drips. Use a lint free towel to dry it off and buff it back to its original shine.Fill the coffeepot with water and add about 2 or 3 tablespoons of baking soda or 2 to 3 teaspoons of cream of tartar
Remove stains from inside of the percolator by putting in one-half cup of baking soda
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