More Than Just a Morning Ritual
For many homes and cafés, the coffee machine is a daily essential. Whether it’s your go-to Nespresso for a quick brew or a high-end espresso machine for café-quality drinks, one thing’s for sure — without regular cleaning, your beloved coffee machine can become a hidden source of bacteria, odours, and bitter-tasting coffee.
Over time, coffee oils, milk residue, and fine coffee grounds accumulate inside. Even if the exterior looks clean, the internal parts — like the drip tray, portafilter, grinder, steam wand, and brewing chamber — may be harbouring grime that affects the machine’s function and your coffee’s flavour.
How Dirty Machines Affect Flavour
Ever noticed a sour or burnt taste in your coffee? That could be the result of old coffee oils and residue stuck in your machine’s internal pathways. These oils turn rancid if not removed regularly, leaving behind a stale aftertaste that affects every cup you brew.
For café owners, this can hurt customer satisfaction. For home users, it just ruins a good morning. If you’ve spent money on premium beans or a high-end machine, don’t let hidden grime ruin the experience.
Inside the Cleaning Process
A proper coffee machine deep clean goes beyond wiping the outside or running water through the system. Here’s what it really includes:
Disassembling key parts like portafilters, drip trays, milk frothers, and water tanks
Scrubbing out coffee oils from hard-to-reach areas with food-safe degreasers
Descaling the internal water lines to remove mineral buildup from hard water
Cleaning the grinder or capsule insert (depending on machine type)
Reassembling everything after drying and sanitising
At AppliClean, we handle this process carefully to avoid damaging sensitive parts or triggering error codes from improper reassembly.
The Health & Hygiene Angle
Coffee machines, especially ones that handle milk, can become breeding grounds for mould and bacteria if not cleaned regularly. The steam wand, milk hose, and drip tray are common places where moisture and leftover milk sit for hours — or even days.
Regular cleaning prevents cross-contamination, protects your health, and ensures your next cup is safe and hygienic. For café or small business owners, regular servicing also helps you stay compliant with basic food hygiene expectations.
How Often Should You Deep Clean?
Daily: Quick wipe-downs, emptying drip trays, rinsing the milk system
Weekly: Clean the brewing unit and removable parts
Every 1–3 months: Full deep cleaning + descaling (recommended for heavy users)
If your machine hasn’t been cleaned in over 3 months — or if you see sludge, smell sour milk, or notice performance issues — it’s definitely time for a professional deep clean.
The AppliClean Advantage
We specialise in cleaning both home and commercial-grade coffee machines — including automatic espresso machines, capsule models, and manual portafilter units. Whether you’re a home barista or a neighbourhood café, our team helps you maintain great-tasting coffee and long-lasting equipment.
We use food-safe, odour-free, and machine-safe solutions, and we can clean at your location or offer pickup for smaller machines.
Better Coffee Starts With a Clean Machine
Your coffee machine deserves the same care you give to your beans and recipes. A clean machine doesn’t just perform better — it helps you enjoy smoother, safer, and more consistent brews.
Let AppliClean take care of the deep cleaning, so you can keep brewing without worry.
