How to Clean Your Coffee Machine or Water Cooler Properly
- Jul 12, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: 6 days ago
We know cleaning isn’t the most entertaining job in the world. Unless you really love it, it can be hard to get into the swing of it, which can lead to neglecting the upkeep that is necessary. Keeping your coffee machine or water cooler clean, no matter the time of year, is an important step in ensuring your machine runs as efficiently as possible.
Whether it’s something as simple as emptying the drip tray or keeping your boiler descaled, routine cleaning and regular maintenance can help save you money on costly repairs and commercial coffee machine servicing.
So, we’ve put together some handy tips for keeping your commercial coffee machine or office water cooler clean. These tips are not specific to any of the machines we provide; however, they can be used as a general guide for maintaining your machine’s cleanliness and supporting workplace hygiene standards.
• Stay stocked with your regular cleaning products – we know it sounds simple, but there’s nothing worse than getting ready to clean your machine only to realise you don’t have the correct products for the job. Staying on top of your coffee machine cleaning supplies and ensuring you use the appropriate products for your machine are key to maintaining your appliance and prolonging its lifespan.
• Get into a regular cleaning routine – again, we don’t want to state the obvious, but if you make cleaning your machine part of your weekly routine, you’re less likely to forget. On average, commercial coffee machines and office water coolers should be cleaned at least once a week, but always refer to your specific manufacturer guidelines for accurate advice.
Regular cleaning will also make the process much easier. Have you ever tried removing heavy limescale build-up? It isn’t fun. Regular descaling can help prevent this, protecting your boiler and internal components from long-term damage.
• Empty your drip tray regularly – water and spilt coffee can quickly build up in your drip tray. If it isn’t emptied frequently, the liquid can become stagnant and begin to smell. We recommend emptying drip trays as often as twice a day when machines are in use, especially if your coffee machine or water dispenser is located front of house. This helps prevent unpleasant odours and potential overflow issues.
• Get to know your machine – while most of these tips apply to commercial coffee machines and water coolers in general, every machine is different. Make sure you understand how often your specific model requires cleaning and maintenance. We have created several useful guides to help with this, all of which are available on our website.
We hope these tips help the next time you clean your machine. If you would like more detailed instructions or advice on which coffee machine cleaning products you need, take a look at our cleaning catalogue below.
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