How to Clean Your Keurig Machine and How Often You Should

How to Clean Your Keurig Machine and How Often You Should
Cleaning your coffee maker routinely keeps mold and bacteria at bay while removing mineral buildup that affects coffee taste. rawf8/Shutterstock
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While drinking coffee has health benefits, using your Keurig machine daily without routine cleaning and maintenance can lead to awful consequences.

It’s essential to clean a Keurig because it can be a health hazard if not cleaned properly. Like any coffee maker (or espresso machine), Keurigs can grow mold if not properly drained, descaled and cleaned. Cleaning keeps mold and bacteria at bay but also removes the mineral buildup in the machine that affects the coffee taste and quality. A clean Keurig makes better-tasting coffee. These are the steps to clean the machine:

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