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Help! Algae growth in the water tank of your coffee machine

4 November 2024
Help! Algae growth in the water tank of your coffee machine
Daniel
Daniel
Expert
Did you know that algae can grow in the water tank of your coffee machine? Algae grow in warm, stagnant water. Of course, this doesn't make you happy, so it's better to avoid it. We give you three essential tips to prevent algae growth and explain in three handy steps how to remove algae from your coffee machine.

3 essential tips to prevent algae growth

Tip 1: avoid leaving your coffee machine in direct sunlight or in a warm place
Tip 2: change the water daily and clean the reservoir regularly
Tip 3: use filtered water and prevent a breeding ground for algae growth

 

Have you been unsuccessful in preventing algae growth? Follow the steps below to remove algae from your coffee machine.

 

3 steps to make your coffee machine algae-free

Step 1: Clean your coffee machine thoroughly
- Do you have a water filter in the water reservoir? Remove it and dispose of it in the residual waste.
- Does your coffee machine have a removable brewing group? Rinse it thoroughly under the running tap and clean the hard-to-reach places well with an Eccellente Cleaning Brush. Also clean inside the machine around the area of the brewing group and replace the brewing group.
- Then clean the water reservoir and drip tray thoroughly with a soft brush/sponge and a little washing-up liquid. Rinse this thoroughly with water to remove soap residue.

Step 2: perform a descaling cycle
To do this, follow the steps in your machine's manual. By performing a descaling, you will remove any algae from the pipes in your machine.

Step 3: carry out a cleaning
Performing a cleansing with Eccellente Cleaning Tablets ensures that your machine is properly cleaned inside.