With a Nespresso machine, you can make delicious coffee with the help of cups or capsules. At least, if your Nespresso machine doesn't suffer from limescale. To prevent this, it’s wise to descale your device once in a while. In this article, you can read exactly how and how often to do that, and which Nespresso machines are suitable for descaling.
Descaling your Nespresso machine is important to maintain the quality of your coffee and extend the life of your machine. Limescale is a white deposit that is caused by minerals in the water. If you don’t descale your Nespresso machine regularly, the machine's pipes and pump will become clogged or damaged. With a bit of bad luck, for example, you will suffer from dirty, lukewarm coffee, a slow run-out or malfunctions.
Fortunately, descaling a Nespresso machine is not difficult. All you need is a special descaling agent. You use a descaling agent from Nespresso or from the machine in which you use the Nespresso capsules. You can then descale your appliance as follows:
It’s unwise to use vinegar as a descaling agent for your Nespresso machine. Vinegar can damage the inside of your coffee maker. It affects the rubber parts and seals, which can cause your machine to leak. In addition, vinegar residues can give a nasty smell or taste to your freshly brewed coffee, even if you have rinsed a few times. So go for the right descaling agent to prevent problems and continue to enjoy delicious coffee.
It's recommended to descale your Nespresso machine at least 2 times a year. Some machines have a special descaling light that turns on when it's time for descaling. If you notice any of the symptoms of limescale (lukewarm coffee, poor running or malfunctions), it’s smart to descale immediately.
These Nespresso machines need to be descaled from time to time:
The following brands offer Nespresso machines:
It’s necessary to descale your Nespresso machine at least once every 6 months with average use. With intensive use, it’s wise to do this more often. Even if you notice that coffee comes out of the machine lukewarm, runs poorly or if your machine is interfering, it's time for descaling. Use a Nespresso or the same brand as your Nespresso machine for this. Descaling a Nespresso machine doesn't take long. So, it's little effort, it extends the life of your machine, and you have delicious coffee again.
