Descaling a Coffee Maker
When we use regular tap water in our coffee makers it is a matter of time before mineral deposits from that water start to build up on heating elements and glass parts. There are a couple of pretty basic ways to clean this scale off.
1. Vinegar. Mix a small amount of vinegar with a carafe full of water and run it through your coffee maker. Vinegar will break down and clear away the mineral deposits, resulting in clean heating elements, water pathways and carafe. This is cheap and effective. The only problem is that is can leave a vinegar odor and taste behind.
2. For a little bit more money, you can buy a commercial product like Dezcal