If you have a Nespresso machine at home, do you often service it to ensure that it is in its best condition? You definitely should. Remember that this device offers a great way to start each day on a positive note. To kick-start the day in the right manner, a cup of strong and vibrant coffee is all that one needs, which is why ensuring its maintenance is crucial.
Descaling and cleaning is something that I always pay attention to. Limescale may damage your machine and this is not good, so I will explain to you on how to descale Nespresso machine using vinegar. I will provide all the information that you need to know about the process. Let’s start!
Making a Vinegar Solution
If you want to be more cautious with your machine’s cleaning, then preparing your own cleaning solution is the best way to go. This is mainly because there are a number of ways of cleaning and each of those ways will require a cleaning solution. It is crucial to ensure that the ratio is balanced at 50/50. The most common and effective method is to use vinegar.
Take one portion of vinegar and dilute it with an equal quantity of water. Leave it for five minutes and stir well till all the ingredients are well incorporated. The above steps shall be followed while using warm water for the best results. Prepare a large quantity for the Nespresso you don’t want to be presented with shortage at a later time.
Before Descaling your Nespresso (Prep Up)
OK, first of all, get the descaling kit and then we can proceed with the first step of the repair. First, you have to get the machine ready. It might be a bit different for different types of machines and it is always better to refer to the machine manual before proceeding with the process.
Remove any extra capsules from the machine if there are any. Ensure that the capsule container is devoid of any capsules.
Now, use the right quantity of fresh water, pour it into the water container and add the descaling solution. For this step, we will use the vinegar solution. In the manual, you will learn how much of the mixture is required for this machine. In addition, you could also get the information from their official website of Nespresso.
It is now time to put a container underneath the coffee outlet. Ensure that it has a capacity of holding up to a liter of water and then switch on the machine.
The Main Process
Step 1
First, to descale, one or more buttons would have to be pressed. This is determined by the type of Nespresso that you have in your possession. For a VertuoLine, one button is enough, you just need to press it for seven seconds. On the other hand, for Citiz, Inissia, or Pixie, you would have to press two flashing buttons and hold it for three seconds. Also, they must be pressed at the same time, which is another requirement. However, in the case of Prodigio, you have to press all three buttons at the same time for three seconds.
Step 2
This is where the main process starts. This stage would take less than ten minutes. Some of the machines may need to be supplied with water and this may need to be replenished. You would have to apply this solution once again and then perform all the steps again.
Step 3
At the end of the running cycle, you need to empty and wash the water container. All you have to do is to add some fresh water into the container, repeat the cycle one more time and wait for another ten minutes. This time you do not have to add any vinegar solution.
Step 4
Now, it is recommended to clean out the drip tray and then just rinse it to eliminate any remnants.
Step 5
Finally, to leave the descaling mode, press the same buttons you pressed at the beginning. Let the Nespresso machine dry for at least ten minutes before using it.
Warning
Yes, it is okay to descale your machine using white vinegar; it is in fact a great idea but you have to be careful because vinegar contains acetic acid. However, if you use it too frequently, it could cause some severe damage to your Nespresso. It can damage the pipes, it can also affect the internal part and there may be some leakage as well. Therefore, it is recommended that one should descale with vinegar at some interval of time. Provided the machine is not abused, once every two months should be reasonable for most of them.
Why is it Important?
It is crucial to learn how to descale Nespresso Inissia for several reasons. If you want to get the best out of it for a longer time, then descaling is the way to go. My colleague will always say that limescale is the worst enemy that a Nespresso machine can have. The same is true for capsule machines as well.
It is due to the water used in brewing coffee that limescale tends to appear. It is a substance that will always remain in the tap water. After the water is heated, this element moves out and then forms a structure inside the pipe of your machine. It just continues to grow and eventually, the extraction pressure will begin to decrease. This is why pipes wear out before their expected time.
Also, another component, calcium, will deposit on the inside of the Nespresso machine. This will make the system slow and take away the good taste. So, it is indeed an essential process to descale every two to three months. It simply depends on the hardness of your water.
Some people believe that the descaling process would require dismantling; however, this is not true at all. It is only to ensure that the Nespresso machine continues to function well and produce a Marshmallow like coffee. Therefore, if one wishes to consider both the efficiency of the machine as well as the taste of the coffee then it would be advisable to descale the entire machine.
Conclusion
Well, you now know why and how to descale a Nespresso machine. Bear these few words of caution in mind. To the machine you should give the cleaning more often once a week and never have an excuse to leave it dirty. Your machine will last for a number of years and every time, you will be able to get your fresh cup of coffee. Happy Caffeine!
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