Urnex Cafiza Espresso Machine Cleaner – 20 ounces

Used this when I worked as a barista!

This is amazing stuff – it only takes a little powder to get a lot of coffee stains off of equipment. It also doesn’t leave a flavor behind. When I first used this I was working as a barista in a bookstore and was amazed at how quickly the powder removed a day’s worth of coffee grunge from our espresso machine and coffee pots. The only trouble we ever had with it was when we used too much powder – then the powder didn’t fully dissolve and had to be wiped off. But even then it didn’t affect the taste of the espresso the next morning. I would say for home use, you probably don’t need more than a half teaspoon to clean out a coffee pot. I will probably purchase some once it comes back in stock!

Simple to use and effective

If you back-flush your espresso machine often you may not fully appreciate how effective Cafiza is. I lost my back-flush insert (a.k.a. blind basket) about six months ago and only recently purchased a new one. Upon receiving the back-flush insert, I quickly tested it by doing a water-only back-flush on my Rancilio Silvia. The back-flush water was relatively clean considering it had been six months since the last back-flush. I then performed the typical Cafiza back-flush and noticed just how much residue this product actually removes.

Will clean what you can’t wash out.

This stuff works on espresso machines and on coffee percolators. I use it for both. (I can’t comment on drip machines because I gave up on them years ago). You need Urnex Cafiza or some similar product to clean your coffee equipment every now and then. You can use all the soap and hot water you want, but there is some brown stuff deposited by the magical coffee bean that won’t wash off metal parts that come into contact with coffee. You can use vinegar and water and run it through a percolator and that will help from day to day to prevent bitterness in the coffee. Still over time, the inside of the percolator, even a stainless steel one, will take on a brownish stain that won’t go away. I used to use a similar product called “Dip It” but don’t see it available anymore. Cafiza is probably a similar product chemically speaking, but both work great. Just brew a pot of coffee, just don’t use any coffee grounds. Instead add Cafiza to the water. When the pot is done “brewing” pour…

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